IPL 2026, Match 33: MI vs CSK Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs
Mumbai Indians face Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 Match 33, with both teams aiming to win this big rivalry clash and improve their position in the points table.
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Mumbai Indians will play against Chennai Super Kings in the 33rd match of IPL 2026, which will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 23. This is a hot rivalry match, and both squads will be looking for a big win.
Mumbai Indians after a comfortable win in the last game are also looking at keeping their winning momentum going in this match. They thrashed Gujarat Titans by a huge margin and climbed to the 7th spot in the points table. Tilak Varmaplayed an amazing innings and scored 101* runs. Naman Dhir also added 45 runs. In bowling, Ashwani Kumar was excellent with 4 wickets, and Jasprit Bumrah picked up his first wicket of the season. MI will look to continue this momentum.
Chennai Super Kings lost their last match by 10 runs against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Their key batter Ayush Mhatre is out of the tournament with a hamstring injury. Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed are also unavailable due to injuries. CSK lost their last match despite being in a strong position, struggling in the middle overs. Chasing 195, they managed only 185. They are currently placed just below Mumbai Indians in the points table.
MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 39
- Mumbai Indians Won: 21
- Chennai Super Kings Won: 18
- Tied: 0
- No Result: 0
MI vs CSK: Pitch Report
The Wankhede Stadium pitch usually helps batters. It is flat, making it easy to time shots. The boundaries are short, so hitting big shots is easier. The red soil pitch gives some help to fast bowlers early, with swing in the first few overs. Later, batting becomes easier. Pacers may also get help under lights. If both teams bat well, a high-scoring match is likely, with an average first innings score around 215.
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MI vs CSK: Predicted Playing XIs
Mumbai Indians (MI):
Rohit Sharma/Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (c), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar
Impact Player: Ashwani Kumar
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk)/Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Spencer Johnson/Akeal Hosain, Anshul Kamboj
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