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]IPL 2026, MI vs CSK Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Chennai Super Kings will take on Mumbai Indians in the 44th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on May 2nd at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai with the game set to begin at 7:30 PM.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain CSK, while Hardik Pandya will lead MI. Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Sanju Samson, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma and Shivam Dube. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| Match No. | 44th Match |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Date | 2 May 2026 (Saturday) |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | L, W, L, W, W |
| Mumbai Indians | L, L, W, L, L |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Stat | Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai Indians |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 40 | 40 |
| Won | 19 | 21 |
| Lost | 21 | 19 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
Who Will Win CSK VS MI ?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | CSK | 50–55 | 180–185 | MI to win |
| Scenario 2 | MI | 55–60 | 190-195 | MI to win |
Top Batters to Watch – CSK VS MI
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | 5008 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 2680 |
| Ryan Rickelton | MI | 648 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – CSK VS MI
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 55 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 185 |
| Trent Boult | MI | 145 |