🏏 Match Overview: CSK vs MI – IPL 2025 Match 38
Fixture: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings – Match 38, IPL 2025
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Live Broadcast: Star Sports
Live Streaming: JioCinema
📋 Team News & Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Captain: Suryakumar Yadav (in absence of Hardik Pandya – serving 2-match ban)
Predicted Playing XI:
Ryan Rickelton (WK)
Rohit Sharma
Suryakumar Yadav (C)
Tilak Varma
Naman Dhir
Robin Minz
Mitchell Santner
Deepak Chahar
Trent Boult
Reece Topley
Karn Sharma
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
Predicted Playing XI:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
Devon Conway (WK)
Rachin Ravindra
Rahul Tripathi
Shivam Dube
Ravindra Jadeja
MS Dhoni
Ravichandran Ashwin
Noor Ahmad
Matheesha Pathirana
Khaleel Ahmed
🌤️ Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The Wankhede pitch is traditionally batting-friendly with good bounce and fast outfield. Expect high scores and sixes galore.
Weather Forecast: Clear skies with a temperature of around 28°C and high humidity. No rain expected.
📊 Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 37
Mumbai Indians Wins: 20
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 17
While MI lead in overall wins, CSK have shown dominance in recent seasons and possess strong match-winners in their ranks.
🔍 Fantasy Cricket Tips
Top Fantasy Picks:
Batters: Rohit Sharma, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suryakumar Yadav
All-Rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Trent Boult
Captaincy Picks:
Captain: Rachin Ravindra – contributes in both departments
Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma – in fine form, key middle-order batter
Differential Picks:
Ryan Rickelton – dynamic opener, good for powerplay points
Noor Ahmad – young spinner with mystery and control
🔮 Match Prediction
This fixture is always thrilling, and both teams are packed with match-winners. Mumbai Indians will enjoy the home advantage and a strong top order, while Chennai Super Kings bring better balance and finishing power. The match could swing either way based on powerplay performance and death overs bowling.
Predicted Winner: Mumbai Indians (in a close contest)
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