The biggest rivalry in the Indian Premier League (IPL) is here. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in both teams’ maiden game of IPL 2025.
CSK retained several players from the previous squad and bought some quality players in the IPL 2025 auction. They have a well-rounded unit, with the spin trio as the main focus.
Meanwhile, MI also retained five players before the auction and have assembled a solid unit. Hardik Pandya will be unavailable for the first game, while Jasprit Bumrah won’t feature in the initial few matches due to a back injury.
Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Player: Deepak Hooda
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Raj Angad Bawa, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult.
Impact Player: Robin Minz
Chennai Super Kings squad is built to maximise their home games, so the track will assist spinners. Expect a slow surface with a reasonable turn for slow bowlers. The team winning the toss might elect to field first, with around 165 being a fighting one.
A temperature of around 30°C, with periodic clouds, is forecast. The chances of rain are low.
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Devon Conway (CHE):
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Tilak Varma (MI):
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Trent Boult (MI):
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Ravindra Jadeja (CHE):
Suryakumar Yadav (MI):
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Chennai Super Kings have the upper hand since they play at home. They have three quality spinners who can wreak havoc. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are missing the likes of Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. Expect CSK to win the contest.
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