MI vs CSK 38th Match Prediction IPL 2025
Mumbai Indians are set to face Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede Stadium, as both the teams will battle it out to get points and climb up on the points table. Here’s a look at MI vs CSK 38th Match Prediction IPL 2025.
Where do both the teams stand?
MI have played a total of 7 matches in IPL 2025, and won 2 of them and lost 4, having gained 6 points, they are placed at the seventh spot in the points table. On the other hand, CSK having played 7 matches have won just 2 matches and lost 5, with 4 points to their name, they are placed at the bottom spot on the points table.
Possible Top Performers
Noor Ahmed: Noor Ahmed the spin maestro from Afghanistan, has been a prominent figure in the CSK’s bowling arsenal. He will surely be the one to look out for against Mumbai’s batters.
Hardik Pandya: Mumbai’s skipper has been a significant player both with bat and bowl in IPL 2025. With this match being an important match against their arch rivals CSK, the skipper will be essential in the match.
Rohit Sharma: There are speculations that Rohit Sharma will be the one who will be scoring runs against CSK, with his form picking up, he can be a surprising top-performer in their match against CSK.
Pitch Report for MI vs CSK
The Wankhede Stadium is widely recognized for its batting-friendly conditions, and the upcoming fixture is expected to see similar dominance from the batters. The surface offers minimal assistance to bowlers, and the compact boundary lines provide a significant advantage to those with the bat. That said, fast bowlers might find early opportunities to make an impact. With the new ball, seamers can often extract swing at this ground and will aim to use that to their benefit.
In Mumbai Indians’ recent game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, the pacers enjoyed early success, troubling even power-hitters like Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma during the initial overs. As the innings progresses, the wicket tends to flatten out, offering ideal conditions for high scoring.
Possible Playing XI for MI vs CSK
MI’s Predicted Playing XI: Ryan Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah
Impact Player: Vignesh Pathur
CSK’s Predicted Playing XI: Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Player: Shivam Dube
Who will win the match?
MI is the obvious team holding an advantage here, with the home ground advantage and the in-form team, with their last win against SRH coming at their home ground. On the other hand, CSK are at the bottom of the table, but they won their last match against in-form LSG. This match holds pressure on both teams who are trying to fight their way to the top spots, this match will be crucial in their IPL 2025 season campaign.
**Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees.**
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