CSK vs MI is one of the most engrossing IPL fixtures—two of the most successful teams face off, with many star players in both squads. MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma used to headline this epic IPL rivalry in the early years. However, the likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Hardik Pandya, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav are the prominent names.
Cricket betting enthusiasts seek IPL betting insights throughout the tournament. The head-to-head record between two powerhouses of IPL offers plenty of insights into what to expect when these two meet each other in IPL 2026.
This blog looks at the key head-to-head stats between CSK and MI.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Stats
Played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, CSK won their first meeting with MI by six runs. However, MI has the upper hand over the Chennai outfit ever since, winning 21 of the 39 matches played between them.
The most important stat is that MI has won three of their five IPL finals after beating CSK. The 2013, 2015, and 2019 title triumphs came at the expense of Men in Yellow. In 2010, CSK defeated MI to win its maiden IPL title.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record
Played: 39
MI Won: 21
CSK Won: 18
No Result: 0
The IPL 2025 Season
CSK and MI each won a match when they met in IPL 2025. CSK defeated MI by four wickets at Chidambaram Stadium, while MI took revenge in the reverse fixture after clinching a nine-wicket win in Mumbai.
- March 23, 2025: MI 155/9; CSK 158/6/1 (19.1 overs) – Player of the Match: Noor Ahmad
- April 20, 2025: CSK 176/5; MI 177/1 (15.4 overs) – Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma
Leading Run-scorers
Rohit Sharma leads the runs chart in the matches between MI and CSK in the IPL. Ever since joining MI in 2011, Rohit has played 30 matches against CSK, scoring close to 900 runs. CSK legends Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni occupy the second and third spots. Ambati Rayudu, who played for both franchises, and Kieran Pollard are two other players with over 500+ runs in matches involving MI and CSK.
Most Runs in CSK vs MI Matches
| Player | Innings | Runs | Strike Rate |
| Rohit Sharma | 30 | 881 | 134.29 |
| Suresh Raina | 30 | 710 | 141.71 |
| MS Dhoni | 33 | 679 | 134.45 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 31 | 658 | 127.51 |
| Kieron Pollard | 23 | 583 | 171.97 |
Highest Wicket-takers
Like the leading run-scorer, the highest wicket-taker chart is led by an MI player. With 31 wickets, Lasith Malinga holds the record for most wickets in the CSK vs MI fixtures. Harbhajan Singh, who represented MI and CSK, has 24 wickets, while Jasprit Bumrah, Kieron Pollard, Pragyan Ojha, and Hardik Pandya have reached the 10-wicket mark.
Most Wickets in CSK vs MI Matches
| Player | Innings | Wickets | Economy |
| Lasith Malinga | 21 | 31 | 7.23 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 21 | 24 | 6.55 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 16 | 14 | 7.57 |
| Kieron Pollard | 16 | 14 | 8.73 |
| Pragyan Ojha | 7 | 10 | 6.47 |
| Hardik Pandya | 10 | 10 | 8.03 |
CSK vs MI Toss Stats (Last 5 Matches)
- April 2025 – MI won the toss & bowled first
- March 2025 – CSK won the toss & bowled first
- April 2024 – MI won the toss & bowled first
- May 2023 – CSK won the toss & bowled first
- April 2023 – CSK won the toss & bowled first
IPL 2026 Predictions
MI has the edge over CSK in terms of squad strength and could outwit Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men in IPL 2026. Now, open your IPL prediction apps and place your bets on the MI vs CSK match in the 2026 season.
Here are a few stats ahead of the CSK vs MI fixtures in IPL 2026:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 3 fifties in 9 innings against MI.
- Suryakumar Yadav made 97 runs at a strike rate of 171 in two matches against CSK in IPL 2025.
- Noor Ahmad took a four-wicket haul – 4/18 – against MI last season.
H2 IPL 2026 MI vs CSK Schedule
| Match No. | Date | Match | Venue | Time |
| 33 | April 23 | MI vs CSK | Wankhede Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| 44 | May 2 | CSK vs MI | Chidambaram Stadium | 7:30 PM |

