MI vs CSK Today Match Prediction – IPL 2026, 33rd Match Who Will Win?

We are ready for the El-Clásico of IPL 2026 as the Mumbai Indians host the Chennai Super Kings in the 33rd match at Wankhede Stadium on April 23, Thursday. After four consecutive defeats, Mumbai Indians won their last match by 99 runs against Gujarat Titans and currently stand in seventh position in the points table with four points. They batted first and posted a strong total of 199 runs, then bowled out the opposition for just 100 runs.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings have also won two matches and currently stand in eighth position in the points table with four points. They lost their first three matches of the tournament then defeated Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders, however, they were defeated by 10 runs in their previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

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MI vs CSK Match Details 

• Match: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, 33rd Match

• Date: 23rd April 2026

• Time: 7:30 PM IST

• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• Live Streaming: JioHotstar 

MI vs CSK Weather Report

Pitch Report - Wankhede Stadium

The surface at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai generally offers excellent batting conditions. The fast bowlers may get some swing with the new ball across both innings. The average first-innings score at this venue is 180-190 runs.

• Win Batting First: 48%

• Win Bowling First: 52%

Average Score

• Average 1st Innings: 180

• Average 2nd Innings: 168

MI vs CSK Recent Form

MI vs CSK Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 matches)

• MI Wins - 4

• CSK Wins - 6

Top Batters to Watch – MI vs CSK

• Ayush Mhatre (CSK): 201 runs in this tournament 

• Sanju Samson (CSK): 192 runs in this tournament 

• Naman Dhir (MI): 154 runs in this tournament 

Top Bowlers to Watch – MI vs CSK

• Anshul Kamboj (CSK): 13 wickets in this tournament 

• Jamie Overton (CSK): 8 wickets in this tournament 

• Allah Ghazanfar (MI): 6 wickets in this tournament 

MI vs CSK Today Match Prediction Scenarios

Scenario 1: If CSK bats first

• Powerplay Score: 45–55

• Predicted Total: 175–190

• Match Result: MI to win

Scenario 2: If MI bats first

• Powerplay Score: 55–65

• Predicted Total: 190–220

• Match Result: MI to win

Who Will Hit the Most Sixes?

Who Will Hit the Most Fours?

MI vs CSK Predicted Playing XIs

Mumbai Indians 

Quinton de Kock (WK), Danish Malewar/Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Naman Dhir, Hardik Pandya (C), Mitchell Santner, Krish Bhagat, Allah Ghazanfar, Jasprit Bumrah

Chennai Super Kings

Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Matthew Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary.

Why Mumbai Indians is the favourite

• Strong squad 

• Solid pace attack

• Tilak Verma scored a brilliant hundred in the last match 

MI vs CSK Today Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?

Based on current form, team balance, and superior batting strength, Mumbai Indians are the favourites to win this IPL 2026 match. Quinton de Kock, Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner are expected to be the key performers.

Prediction: Mumbai Indians to win