IPL 2025: CSK vs MI - Stats & Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

The Match No. 3 of the IPL 2025 will witness a thriller between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk in Chennai. The iconic ground will host the arch-rivals in a Sunday clash on March 23, as the hosts CSK aim to assert their dominance at their home ground. MI, on the other hand, will definitely look to put their best foot forward.

This time, Mumbai have a strong squad, led by Hardik Pandya, whereas Chennai have kept their faith in Ruturaj Gaikwad despite not being able to help their respective sides through to the Playoffs. As a result, both the skippers have a strong determination to flip the case in their favour in the ongoing season.

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The last time both the teams squared off at this venue was during the IPL 2023, where CSK won by six wickets, as Matheesha Pathirana wreaked havoc with the ball to restrict MI batters to an underwhelming total in the first innings after the Mumbai-based side batted first.

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MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report:

In the upcoming game, dew is not likely to make any appearance in the game. As a result, a lot would be in the favour of spinners, who would be able to grip the ball well. Naturally, CSK boast an upper hand due to presence of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin in the side as their frontline spinners. However, Mumbai too have Mitchell Santner, a quality bowler who has spent a lot of time at the venue during his association with CSK until 2024. Pacers, too, are likely to get assistance in the first half of the game.

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IPL Stats & Records at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK have had an upper hand playing at this venue, and it has played a key part in the five trophies they have won in the IPL so far. They will enter the ground with confidence tomorrow. The average first innings total at the venue is 166, and teams batting first have had better chances of winning, going by history.

CSK vs MI Strategies & Match-ups:

The most eye-grabbing match-up in the El Clásico game today will be the contest between MI's pacers and CSK's batters at the top. Premier pacer Trent Boult is known to strike early in the powerplay, while Chennai's batters have always been known for watchful attacks and not letting the bowlers manipulate their natural game play.

Another interesting match-up would be the middle-order of Mumbai Indians against the spin duo of Jadeja and Ashwin. The spin twins are known to wreak havoc with economical spells, while the batting attack includes the likes of Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya, who are typically excellent players of spin. As a result, it will be interesting to see who gains an upper hand on Sunday.