MI vs CSK IPL 2026: 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.
Squads:
Mumbai Indians Squad: Quinton de Kock(w), Danish Malewar, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Mayank Rawat, Raghu Sharma, Rohit Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Shardul Thakur, Will Jacks, Mayank Markande, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Mohammed Salahuddin Izhar
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Matt Henry, MS Dhoni, Akeal Hosein, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Zakary Foulkes
MI Likely Playing XI and Impact Substitute
Mumbai Indians are expected to retain a largely settled combination after their emphatic win over Gujarat Titans. However, the availability of Rohit Sharma remains uncertain due to a fitness concern.
If Rohit is cleared, he is likely to open alongside Quinton de Kock. Otherwise, Danish Malewar could continue at the top.
Tilak Varma enters the contest in strong form after his match-winning century in the previous game, while Suryakumar Yadav and captain Hardik Pandya will look to improve their returns.
The bowling unit, led by Jasprit Bumrah, showed signs of rhythm in the last match, with support from Mitchell Santner and AM Ghazanfar. Ashwani Kumar could again be used as an Impact Player option.
Likely XI – Mumbai Indians
Rohit Sharma/Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
CSK Likely Playing XI and Impact Substitute
Chennai Super Kings face selection challenges due to injuries to key players, including Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre, both ruled out.
Sanju Samson has stepped up in the batting department and is expected to open alongside captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is yet to find consistent form.
Urvil Patel is likely to slot into the top order, while Sarfaraz Khan and Shivam Dube provide stability in the middle. The possible return of MS Dhoni could add depth and finishing ability to the lineup.
In the bowling department, Anshul Kamboj has been a standout performer this season, supported by Jamie Overton and Noor Ahmad.
Likely XI – Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Spencer Johnson, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Player: Gurjapneet Singh
