Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: Hardik Pandya Chooses to Bowl After Winning Toss

In a thrilling IPL 2026 encounter, Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bowl against the Chennai Super Kings. With Rohit Sharma sidelined due to a hamstring injury and MS Dhoni still recovering from a calf strain, both teams are looking to secure a crucial victory. The match features a lineup of talented players, making it a must-watch for cricket fans. Discover the full details of this exciting clash!

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 23, 2026, 19:20 IST

Match Overview

Mumbai: In an exciting IPL showdown on Thursday, Hardik Pandya, the captain of the Mumbai Indians, won the toss and decided to bowl first against the Chennai Super Kings, both of whom have claimed the championship title five times.

The Mumbai Indians have kept the same playing eleven from their last game, which means that Rohit Sharma will be absent for the third consecutive match due to a hamstring injury.

On the other hand, MS Dhoni is still sidelined with a calf strain and has yet to make his season debut.

Team Line-ups:

Mumbai Indians: Hardik Pandya (c), Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Krish Bhagat, AM Ghazanfar, and Ashwani Kumar.

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh, and Mukesh Choudhary.