IPL 2025: CSK vs MI Match Preview and Playing XI
Match Overview: CSK vs MI
Match Details: The third match of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) is set to feature the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) facing off against the Mumbai Indians (MI). This exciting encounter will take place on Sunday, March 23, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
After a disappointing last season where they failed to reach the playoffs, CSK is looking to improve their performance. Under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad, the team finished fifth, winning seven out of their fourteen matches but missing out on the playoffs due to a poor net run-rate.
Conversely, MI struggled throughout the previous season, finishing at the bottom of the table with only four victories. Known for their slow starts, they were unable to turn their fortunes around last year.
As both teams prepare for their opening match of the tournament, here are the playing elevens for CSK and MI.
CSK Playing XI
CSK vs MI Playing 11s - CSK Playing 11
CSK's lineup features many familiar faces, as the five-time champions prefer to maintain their core team. They have also re-signed former player Ravichandran Ashwin, who is expected to play a significant role, especially in Chennai's spin-friendly conditions.
Here’s the CSK Playing XI:
Openers: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad
Middle-order: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni
Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
MI Playing XI
CSK vs MI Playing 11s - MI Playing 11
MI will be missing some key players for their match against CSK. Captain Hardik Pandya is suspended due to an over-rate violation from last season, leading to Suryakumar Yadav stepping in as the stand-in captain.
Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah is unavailable as he continues to recover from an injury, with his return expected in April.
Here’s the MI Playing XI:
Openers: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk)
Middle-order: Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Deepak Chahar, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Mujeeb Ur Rahman