On April 20, the iconic Wankhede Stadium will witness another high-voltage clash as the Mumbai Indians (MI) take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 38 of IPL 2025. Known as the El Clasico of the IPL, this rivalry always brings drama, intensity, and thrilling finishes. Mumbai Indians come into this game riding high on momentum after their recent win over Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Will Jacks starred in that encounter with a commanding all-around performance, providing the spark MI needed as they look to climb the table. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, regained form after a gritty win against Lucknow Super Giants. Shivam Dube’s crucial 43-run knock anchored the innings and helped CSK secure vital points.
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Historically, Mumbai have the edge in this legendary rivalry, winning 21 of their 39 encounters against CSK. But with both teams finding their rhythm, expect a fiercely contested showdown at Wankhede.
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Karn Sharma remains doubtful for Mumbai Indians’ (MI) upcoming clash due to stitches on his right thumb, while the rest of the squad is available. The Wankhede pitch is expected to be a batting paradise, potentially favouring MI’s aggressive style. Unlike their approach against SRH, where they preferred a slower track to counter attacking batters, MI may thrive here as CSK’s top order isn’t as explosive. Jasprit Bumrah will once again be pivotal, especially in the powerplay against Rachin Ravindra, who impressed with a 37 off 22 in the previous game.
Probable XII: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
MS Dhoni was seen batting in the nets despite earlier concerns over a limp. New signings Ayush Mhatre and Dewald Brevis have joined. R Ashwin could return as an Impact Player.
Probable XII: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Ryan Rickelton, Rachin Ravindra (vc), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dube, Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Jasprit Bumrah, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Ryan Rickelton, Rachin Ravindra, Suryakumar Yadav (VC), Rohit Sharma, Shivam Dube, Shaikh Rasheed, Hardik Pandya, Will Jacks (c), Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Noor Ahmad, Trent Boult
