MATCH NO – 38th Match
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2025
DATE – 20th April, 2025
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
MATCH PREVIEW
34th match played between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. Chennai Super Kings team won 2 matches and lost 5 matches out of 7 and tenth position in point table, Whereas Mumbai team won 3 matches and lost 4 matches out of 7 matches and seventh position in point table.
Last time when both teams MI VS CSK played between each other, Mumbai team scored 155 runs and Chennai team chased this total and won the match by 4 wickets
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Mumbai Indians (MI): Mumbai Indians are a professional cricket team based in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Mumbai Indians had won the IPL title a record five times, in the years 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020. they have consistently been a dominant force in the league, with a strong record of performances across various seasons.They have talented & aggressive batsman like Rohit Shrama, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton, SuryaKumar Yadav, Bevon Jacobs.They have good all-rounders also like, Hardik Pandya, Mitchell Santner, Nama Dhir, Corbin Bosch & Will Jacks. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Mujeeb ur Rahman, Karn Sharma, Reece Topley adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) has won the IPL title multiple times and has consistently reached the playoffs in most seasons.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Devon Conaway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, MS Dhoni, Ruturaj Gaikwad.They have good all-rounders also like, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ravi Ashwin. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Jamie Overton, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings.
PITCH REPORT
The Wankhede Stadium is a cricket stadium located in Mumbai, India. It is one of the most renowned cricket stadiums in the country and has hosted numerous domestic and international cricket matches. The stadium has a seating capacity of around 33,000 spectators.Wankhede Stadium has witnessed many historic cricketing moments, including the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup final where India defeated Sri Lanka to win the championship. It is also the home ground for the Mumbai Indians franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL), which is one of the most successful teams in the tournament’s history.The stadium was originally established in 1974 and has undergone several renovations and upgrades over the years to meet international standards. It is named after the former president of the Mumbai Cricket Association, Sheshrao Krushnarao Wankhede.
The pitches in Wankhede are known to be belters, where the batters have piled on the runs. But the wickets in the venue have also assisted quicks, providing good bounce and movement early doors of the game. The games here will favour the chasing teams due to the dew in the night.Batsmen need to be watchful against spinners and be prepared to rotate the strike rather than going for aggressive shots. Building partnerships and pacing the innings become crucial on this pitch. Fast bowlers also have a role to play, especially in the initial overs when the ball may seam and swing a bit. However, their effectiveness usually decreases as the match progresses.
Overall, the Wankhede Stadium pitch is known to produce competitive matches, providing opportunities for both batsmen and bowlers. It often rewards skillful pace bowling and strategic batting, making it a fascinating venue for cricket enthusiasts
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 121 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 170+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 55 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 66 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 28 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 28 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 35 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 30 |
BOWLERS STATS ON WANKHEDE STADIUM (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 121
PACER WICKETS – 743
SPINNER WICKETS – 317.
MI VS CSK TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
MUMBAI INDIANS (MI)
TEAM NEWS
- Mumbai Indians lost 4 matches and won 3 matches out of 7 and seventh position in the points table.
- Last match played between MI VS CSK, Mumbai team failed to defend the total of 155 and won the match by 4 wickets.
- SuryaKumar Yadav has scored 275 runs in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ryan Rickelton has scored 179 runs in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Tilak Varma has scored 231 runs in 6 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Naman Dhir has scored 130 runs in 6 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Will Jacks has scored 91 runs and also took 3 wickets in 6 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Hardik Pandya has scored 104 runs and also taken 11 wickets in 6 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Deepak Chahar has scored 28 runs and also took 5 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Trent Boult has taken 6 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Karn Sharma has taken 3 wickets in 1 inning in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Jasprit Bumrah has taken 2 wickets in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL Mumbai team successfully chased the total of 162 runs and won the match by 4 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- SuryaKumar Yadav scored 26 runs, Ryan Rickelton scored 31 runs, Tilak Varma scored 21 runs, Rohit Sharma scored 26 runs, Will Jacks scored 36 runs and Hardik Pandya scored 21 runs the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Will Jacks took 2 wickets, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah & Hardik Pandya took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Both teams played 40 matches and Mumbai team won 21 matches and lost 19 matches against Chennai Super Kings.
SQUADS
Batting – Rohit Sharma, SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Krishnan Shrijith (wk), Robin Minz (wk).
Bowling – Jasprit Bumrah, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Ashwani Kumar, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahr, Mujeeb ur Rahman.
All Rounder – Hardik Pandya ©, Mitchell Santner, Corbin Bosch, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Raj Bawa, Will Jacks, Vignesh Puthur, Satyanarayana Raju.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks/Bevon Jacobs, SuryaKumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya ©, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma/Vignesh Puthur.
Substitutes – : Corbin Bosch, Vignesh Puthur, Robin Minz, Karn Sharma, Raj Bawa.
PLAYER STATS:
1. ROHIT SHARMA – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 26r, 18r, 17r, 13r, 8r. |
| Stats on venue | 81 INNINGS – 2289 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 0r, 105r, 0r, 21r, 18r. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 35 INNINGS – 896 RUNS. |
2. RYAN RICKELTON (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 31r, 41r, 17r, 10r, 62r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 110 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 13r. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 1 INNING – 13 RUNS. |
3. WILL JACKS – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 36+2W, 1r, 22r, 5r, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 82 RUNS – 3W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 11+1W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 1 INNING – 11 RUNS – 1W. |
3. BEVON JACOBS – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 157r, 32r, 12r, .51r, 22r |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | NOT PLAYED YET. |
4. SURYAKUMAR YADAV – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 26r, 40r, 28r, 67r, 27r. |
| Stats on venue | 35 INNINGS – 1164 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 29r, 0r, 26r, 1r, 32r. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 16 INNINGS – 369 RUNS. |
5. TILAK VARMA – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 21r, 59r, 56r, 25r, 39r. |
| Stats on venue | 16 INNINGS – 388 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 31r, 31r, 22r, 34r, 51r. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 5 INNINGS – 169 RUNS – 56.3A. |
6. HARDIK PANDYA © – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 21+1W, 2+0W, 42+2W, 28+5W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 40 INNINGS – 761 RUNS – 35W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 2+@W, 21+0W, 8r, 8+0W, 7+0W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 16 INNINGS – 210 RUNS – 10W. |
7. NAMAN DHIR – RHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 38r, 11r, 46r, 18r. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 84 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 17+0W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 1 INNING – 17 RUNS – 0W. |
8. MITCHELL SANTNER – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 0W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 11+0W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 1 INNING – 11 RUNS – 0W. |
9. DEEPAK CHAHAR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 13 INNINGS – 13 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 28+0W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 1 INNING – 28 RUNS – 0W. |
10. JASPRIT BUMRAH – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 0W, 2W, 4W. |
| Stats on venue | 43 INNINGS – 50 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 0W, 1W, 0W, 2W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 15 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
11. TRENT BOULT – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 2W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 14 INNINGS – 16 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 0W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 13 INNINGS – 13 WICKETS |
12. KARN SHARMA – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 3W, 16+1W, 50r, 1W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS- 45 RUNS – 9W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs CSK | 0W, 1W, 0W, 0W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs CSK | 7 INNINGS – 64 RUNS – 4W. |
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS (CSK)
TEAM NEWS
- Chennai Super Kings team won 2 matches and lost 5 out of 7 matches and last position in the points table.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 122 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Rachin Ravindra has scored 186 runs in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Shivam Dube has scored 180 runs in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Devon Conway has scored 94 runs in 3 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Vijay Shankar has scored 118 runs in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- MS Dhoni has scored 130 runs in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ravindra Jadeja has scored 92 runs also took 4 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Noor Ahmad has taken 12 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Khaleel Ahmed has taken 11 wickets in 7 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Matheesh Pathirana has taken 7 wickets in 5 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- Ravi Ashwin has taken 5 wickets in 6 innings in this season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match of IPL CSK team successfully chased a total score of 166 runs and won the match by 5 wickets against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Rachin Ravindra Scored 37 runs, Shaik Rasheed scored 27 runs, Shivam Dube scored 43 runs and MS Dhoni scored 26 runs in the previous match against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Ravindra Jadeja & Matheesha Pathirana took 2-2 wickets each and Khaleel Ahmed & Ansul Kamboj took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Lucknow SuperGiants.
- Both teams played 40 matches and Chennai Super Kings team won 19 matches and lost 21 matches against Mumbai Indians.
SQUADS
Batting – Ruturaj Gaikwad ©, Andre Siddarth C, Shaik Rasheed, Rahul Triapthi, Deepak Hooda, Devon Conway (wk), MS Dhoni (wk), Vansh Bedi (wk).
Bowling – Kamlesh Nagarkot, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana, Nathan Ellis, Mukesh Chaudhary, Noor Ahmad, Gurjapneet Singh, Khaleel Ahmed.
All Rounder – Jamie Overton, Sam Curran, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravi Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ansul Kamboj, Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Rachin Ravindra, Shaik Rasheed, Dewald Brevis/Vijay Shankar, Rahul Triapthi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni © (wk), James Overton/Sam Curran/Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ansul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesh Pathirana.
Substitutes – : Matheesh Pathirana, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Rahul Tripathi Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed.
PLAYER STATS:
1. RACHIN RAVINDRA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 37r, 4r, 36r, 3r, 0r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 21 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 65r, 21r. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 2 INNINGS – 86 RUNS. |
2. SHAIK RASHEED – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 27r, 12r, 42r, 0r, 12r. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
3. RAHUL TRIPATHI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 16r, 23r, 5r, 2r. |
| Stats on venue | 9 INNINGS – 260 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 2r, 7r, 76r, 74r, 5r. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 11 INNINGS – 226 RUNS. |
4. DEWALD BREVIS – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 36r, 83r, 57r, 75r, 42r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 63 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
4. VIJAY SHANKAR – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 29r, 2r, 69r, 9r. |
| Stats on venue | 4 INNINGS – 46 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 6r, 29r, 19r, 28+2W, 12r. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 9 INNINGS – 158 RUNS – 2W. |
5. SHIVAM DUBE – LHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 43r, 31r, 42r, 18r, 18r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 225 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 9r, 66r, 26r, 28r, 10r. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 11 INNINGS – 228 RUNS. |
6. RAVINDRA JADEJA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 7+2W, 0W, 9+0W, 2+1W, 32+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 21 INNINGS – 253 RUNS – 17W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 17+0W, 0W, 1W, 3W, 3+0W. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 32 INNINGS – 327 RUNS – 20W. |
7. MS DHONI © (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 26r, 1r, 27r, 30r, 16r. |
| Stats on venue | 23 INNINGS – 412 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 0r, 20r, 2r, 36r, 28r. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 37 INNINGS – 768 RUNS. |
8. KAMLESH NAGARKOTI – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4W, 3W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 1 INNINGS – 0 WICKET. |
9. ANSUL KAMBOJ – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 2W, 3W, 4W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 1 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs MI | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. NOOR AHMAD – LAC
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 1W, 1W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 4W, 0W, 0W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 4 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS |
11. KHALEEL AHEMD – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 0W, 2W, 2W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 3W, 2W, 1W, 0W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 7 INNINGS – 12 WICKETS. |
12. MATHEESH PATHIRANA – RAF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 0W, 1W, 2W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs MI | 4W, 3W. |
| Total Stats vs MI | 2 INNINGS – 7 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 40
- CSK WIN – 19
- MI WIN – 21
- NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM/DREAM 11 TEAM
COMING SOON…….
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
MUMBAI INDIANS MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.
