IPL 2026, CSK vs MII Today Match Playing XI: Mumbai Indians are expected to field a settled combination for match 44 of the Indian Premier League 2026 against Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Mumbai head into the contest looking to return to winning ways after losing four of their last five matches. Despite a high-scoring effort in their previous game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the team could not defend a total of 243.
At the top of the order, Will Jacks and Ryan Rickelton are likely to continue as openers after a strong partnership in the last match, where Rickelton scored an unbeaten century. Naman Dhir is expected to slot in at No. 3.
The middle order is set to feature Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and captain Hardik Pandya, providing depth and flexibility with both batting and all-round options. In the bowling department, MI are likely to rely on Jasprit Bumrah and Trent Boult, along with Shardul Thakur, Ashwani Kumar and AM Ghazanfar.
Full Squad
Mumbai Indians Squad: Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Krish Bhagat, Raj Bawa, Rohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Quinton de Kock, Corbin Bosch, Keshav Maharaj, Sherfane Rutherford, Mayank Markande, Danish Malewar, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar
Predicted XI:
Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Shardul Thakur, Trent Boult, Ashwani Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar
Impact Player: Robin Minz
