IPL 2026, CSK vs MI Today Match Playing XI: The Chennai Super Kings will take on the Mumbai Indians in Match 44 of the Indian Premier League 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Placed sixth on the points table with three wins from eight matches, CSK will look to build on their earlier win over Mumbai this season and strengthen their position in the tournament.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI
At the top, Sanju Samson is likely to continue as wicketkeeper-opener after leading the team’s scoring charts this season. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad is expected to partner him, having shown signs of form in recent matches.
In the middle order, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma and Jamie Overton are likely to feature, providing a mix of power-hitting and all-round options.
The bowling unit is expected to rely on spin options Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad, along with pace bowlers Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary.
Urvil Patel is likely to be used as an Impact Player option.
Predicted XI:
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, Mukesh Choudhary
Impact Player: Urvil Patel
