Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians 3rd Match Preview & Prediction

The third match of IPL 2025 features a high-voltage clash between two of the most successful franchises in the league’s history—Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). The battle at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, promises to be an electrifying encounter as both teams look to gain early momentum in the tournament.

Match Info

• Match:CSK vs MI, 3rd Match, Indian Premier League 2025
• DatSRHe:Sunday, March 23, 2025
• Time:11:00 PM
• Venue:MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Recent Performance:

CSK:L W L W L

• May 18, 2024, 68th Match, CSK vs RCB
  RCB won by 27 runs
• May 12, 2024, 61st Match, CSK vs RR
  CSK won by 5 wickets (with 10 balls remaining)
• May 10, 2024, 59th Match, CSK vs GT
  GT won by 35 runs
• May 05, 2024, 53rd Match, CSK vs PBKS
  CSK won by 28 runs
• May 01, 2024, 49th Match, CSK vs PBKS
  PBKS won by 7 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)

CSK had a mixed end to their IPL 2024 campaign, winning two of their last five games. With a history of strong performances at their home ground, they will look to capitalize on familiar conditions and the experience of their core players.

ML:L L W L L

• May 17, 2024, 67th Match, MI vs LSG
  LSG won by 18 runs
• May 11, 2024, 60th Match, MI vs KKR
  KKR won by 18 runs
• May 06, 2024, 55th Match, MI vs SRH
  MI won by 7 wickets (with 16 balls remaining)
• May 03, 2024, 51st Match, MI vs KKR
  KKR won by 24 runs
• April 30, 2024, 48th Match, MI vs LSG
  LSG won by 4 wickets (with 4 balls remaining)

MI struggled towards the end of the 2024 season, managing only one win in their last five matches. With a formidable lineup and key reinforcements, they will aim to turn things around in the new season.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• CSK won by 20 runs
• CSK won by 6 wickets (with 14 balls remaining)
• CSK won by 7 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)
• MI won by 5 wickets (with 31 balls remaining)
• CSK won by 3 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)

With history favoring CSK in recent matchups, MI will need to put in a strong performance to break the trend.

Chennai Super Kings Squad Playing:

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shaik Rasheed, Andre Siddarth C, Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Vansh Bedi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda, Anshul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravichandran Ashwin, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Mumbai Indians Squad Playing:

Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, Bevon Jacobs, Ryan Rickelton, Robin Minz, Krishnan Shrijith, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Raj Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Arjun Tendulkar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Lizaad Williams, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman

Key Players to Watch

Chennai Super Kings:

• MS Dhoni: The iconic captain’s leadership and finishing abilities remain crucial for CSK.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: A consistent top-order batter who can provide a solid start.
• Ravindra Jadeja: A match-winner with both bat and ball.
• Sam Curran: A valuable all-rounder who adds balance to the team.
• Matheesha Pathirana: The pace sensation capable of delivering lethal yorkers.

Mumbai Indians:

• Rohit Sharma: A seasoned campaigner who can anchor the innings.
• Suryakumar Yadav: One of the most explosive batters in the T20 format.
• Jasprit Bumrah: The leader of MI’s bowling attack.
• Hardik Pandya: An impact all-rounder who can change the game in both departments.
• Trent Boult: A key pacer who can trouble batters with swing.

Match Prediction

Given CSK’s recent dominance over MI and their home advantage at Chepauk, they start as slight favorites. However, MI’s explosive lineup and experienced bowlers make them a formidable opponent. The toss could be crucial—teams might prefer chasing due to potential dew.

Prediction: CSK to win, but a close contest is expected.