The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set for an electrifying clash as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 3 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Dubbed the “El Clásico of IPL,” this high-stakes encounter will take place on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
📅 Match Details:
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Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025, Match 3
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🏟 Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
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🕖 Date & Time: March 23, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
IPL 2025 Tournament Overview
This season of the IPL 2025 will feature 74 matches across 13 cities, with the grand finale set for May 25 in Kolkata. The Qualifier 1 (May 20) and the Eliminator (May 21) will be held in Hyderabad, while Qualifier 2 (May 23) will also take place in Kolkata.
Mumbai Indians: Aiming for Redemption
Mumbai Indians (MI) had a forgettable IPL 2024 season, finishing at the bottom of the table with just 4 wins in 14 matches. Hardik Pandya struggled both on and off the field, but MI have rebuilt their squad with a strong core of Indian batters. Their batting lineup looks promising, making them potential contenders for the IPL 2025 Orange Cap.
A major concern for MI is the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah, who is expected to miss the initial matches. However, the team will be hoping for his return in the later stages of the tournament.
Chennai Super Kings: Can They Dominate at Home?
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will once again look to use their home advantage at Chepauk, a venue known for assisting spinners. The legendary MS Dhoni continues to be the backbone of the team, while experienced all-rounders like Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran add depth to both batting and bowling.
RCB vs KKR MATCH RESULT
Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
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MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed
Bench: V Bedi, A Siddharth, Shaik Rasheed, Deepak Hooda, Rachin Ravindra, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Vijay Shankar, J Overton, Shreyas Gopal, Mukesh Choudhary, A Kamboj, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Kamlesh Nagarkoti
Mumbai Indians (MI)
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Ryan Rickelton (wk), Robin Minz, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (C), Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult, Deepak Chahar, Corbin Bosch
Bench: KL Shrijith, Brevis Jacobs, Hardik Pandya, Rajangad Bawa, Arjun Tendulkar, Jasprit Bumrah, Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, Kumar Kartikeya, Satyanarayana Raju, Mujeeb Ur Rahman
Pitch Report & Match Expectations
The MA Chidambaram Stadium is known for its spinner-friendly conditions, and batting tends to get tougher as the ball gets older. Teams batting second have an advantage, so expect the toss-winning captain to opt for chasing.