The Mumbai Indians (MI) will face off against the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 33 of the 2026 Indian Premier League at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, April 23. Both teams are looking for a much-needed win to strengthen their playoff hopes in the latter part of the season.
MI comes into this match after a strong 99-run victory over the Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad. This win was important for Hardik Pandya’s team, which had previously lost four games in a row before turning things around at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Conversely, CSK is coming off a loss to the Sunrisers Hyderabad, which followed a brief upswing with wins against the Delhi Capitals and the Kolkata Knight Riders at home.
Last season, MI and CSK played each other twice, with each team winning once. However, MI had a convincing nine-wicket win at the Wankhede Stadium, successfully chasing down 177 runs with 26 balls remaining, thanks to strong performances from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav.
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium is known for its batting-friendly pitch, compact dimensions, and fast outfield. New-ball bowlers may find some swing during the powerplay due to the coastal breeze from the nearby Arabian Sea.
The average first innings score in the three games played so far is 218, although the team batting first has secured victory only once.
IPL Stats and Records at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
| Matches Played |
128 |
| Matches Won Batting First |
57 |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 70 |
| Matches With No Result | 00 |
| Matches Tied | 01 |
| Average First Innings Score | 173 |
| Highest Team Total | 235 |
| Highest Total Successfully Chased | 220 |
MI vs CSK: Strategies and Match-ups
MI appears to have a more balanced team compared to CSK, which is dealing with several injuries. CSK is missing Khaleel Ahmed and Ayush Mhatre, and MS Dhoni’s fitness remains uncertain. MI, on the other hand, has faced challenges in bowling but will encounter an in-form Sanju Samson and Sarfaraz Khan.
In this longstanding rivalry, MI and CSK have met 39 times in the IPL, with MI leading the series 21 to 18. However, CSK has dominated recently, winning four out of the last five encounters against MI.