IPL 2026, CSK vs MI Today Match: The blockbuster rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings returns to centre stage as the two teams prepare to meet in Match 33 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Both teams have had similar campaigns so far, winning two and losing four matches each. Mumbai Indians are placed seventh, while Chennai Super Kings sit just below them in eighth.
Mumbai head into the contest after ending a four-match losing streak with a 99-run win over Gujarat Titans, powered by a century from Tilak Varma. They will look for contributions from Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya.
Chennai, meanwhile, are coming off a 10-run defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad despite strong bowling performances from Anshul Kamboj and Jamie Overton.
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Mumbai hold a narrow edge in one of the league’s most celebrated rivalries. In 39 meetings so far, MI have won 21 matches, while CSK have claimed 18 victories.
- Matches played: 39
- Mumbai Indians won: 21
- Chennai Super Kings won: 18
- No result: 0
The numbers underline Mumbai’s slight dominance, but the margin remains slim in what is widely regarded as one of the IPL’s most competitive rivalries.
Record at Wankhede Stadium
At the Wankhede, Mumbai have been more assertive. Out of 13 matches played at the venue, MI have won eight, while CSK have secured five victories.
The home advantage has often played a role, with Mumbai traditionally strong at the venue’s batting-friendly surface and dew conditions favoring chasing teams.
Recent Head-to-Head Form
Despite Mumbai’s overall lead, Chennai have enjoyed better results in recent meetings. CSK have won four of the last five encounters between the two sides.
However, MI will take confidence from their most recent clash in 2025, where they chased down a target of 177 with ease, registering a dominant nine-wicket win.
With both teams currently in the lower half of the points table, Thursday’s encounter is not just about rivalry bragging rights but also a crucial opportunity to revive their IPL 2026 campaign.
