The third match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will feature an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. This highly anticipated game will take place at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, starting at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will be held at 7:00 PM.
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Match Details
- Fixture: CSK vs MI (Match 3)
- Date: 23rd March 2025
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
- Toss Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Match Start: 7:30 PM IST
Why is CSK vs MI Called ‘El Clásico’ of IPL?
The rivalry between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is often called the ‘El Clásico’ of IPL. This term originally comes from football, used for the intense matches between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid, two of the biggest clubs in Spain and world football. Similarly, in IPL, Chennai and Mumbai are among the most successful teams, making their clashes highly competitive and exciting.
Both teams have won five IPL titles each. Mumbai has defeated Chennai three times in the IPL finals, while Chennai won its first-ever IPL trophy in 2010 by defeating Mumbai.
Head-to-Head Record: MI vs CSK
- Total Matches Played: 37
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 20
- Chennai Super Kings Wins: 17
- Last Three Matches: Chennai won all three
At Chepauk Stadium, Mumbai has had the upper hand:
- Total Matches in Chennai: 9
- Mumbai Indians Wins: 6
- Chennai Super Kings Wins: 3
Mumbai Indians’ Strength: A Powerful Top Order
Mumbai Indians have a strong top-order, featuring several Indian international players. Their pace attack, led by Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar, adds depth to their bowling lineup. They also have world-class spinners like Mitchell Santner and Mujeeb Ur Rahman, who can be highly effective on the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch.
With both teams looking to make an early impact in IPL 2025, this match is set to be a thrilling contest.
Also Read- MI vs CSK Head To Head Record in IPL and MI vs CSK Head To Head IPL Player Stats
CSK vs MI- List of Commentators for Today Match IPL 2025
Deep Dasgupta, Murali Kartik, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, Danny Morrison, Simon Doull, Katey Martin, Darren Ganga, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Harbhajan Singh, Ambati Rayudu, Piyush Chawla and Saba Karim are expected to commentate in today’s match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
CSK vs MI- List of Umpires for Today Match IPL 2025
| Role | Name | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | KN Ananthapadmanabhan | India |
| Umpire | Saiyed Khalid | India |
| TV Umpire | Nitin Menon | India |
| Reserve Umpire | Bhavesh Patel | India |
| Match Referee | Javagal Srinath | India |
