Last Updated: May 2, 2026 03:44 PM
The biggest rivalry in IPL cricket delivers another chapter on May 2, 2026. Both teams badly need this victory to realistically keep playoff hopes alive. Let’s dig their battle history before they clash at Chepauk Stadium.
CSK vs MI Head to Head Overall Record
Mumbai Indians edge Chennai Super Kings slightly in their overall rivalry history. The CSK vs MI head to head record shows 40 matches played total. MI won 21 of those meetings while CSK held 19 victories.
That very close record makes every match between them truly special. Just over a week ago, these teams met at Wankhede Stadium. CSK demolished MI by a massive 103 runs in that encounter.
Revenge will be on Mumbai’s mind coming to Chennai tonight definitely. The statistics prove neither team dominates this rivalry consistently. Every CSK vs MI clash brings drama and excitement for fans.
Recent Form – Last 5 Matches Between Them
Looking at their recent head to head encounters tells an interesting story. CSK won the last meeting by 103 runs convincingly at Wankhede. Before that, results kept swinging between both teams in typical fashion.
| Team Won | Result | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 6 wickets | Chennai | 6 May 2023 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 20 runs | Wankhede | 14 April 2024 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 4 wickets | Chennai | 23 March 2025 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 9 wickets | Wankhede | 20 April 2025 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 103 runs | Wankhede | 23 April 2026 |
The last 5 matches show clear pattern favoring one franchise. CSK dominates, one time MI strikes back hard. That unpredictability makes CSK vs MI the most-watched IPL fixture.
Tonight’s match at MA Chidambaram Stadium becomes absolutely crucial for both teams.
Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs MI Battles
Rohit Sharma leads all batters in this rivalry with 881 runs scored. He’s played 30 innings averaging 33.88 with a highest score of 105*. Unfortunately, injury keeps him out currently with no assured return date.
Suresh Raina scored 710 runs across 30 innings against MI in his career. MS Dhoni got 679 runs from 33 innings with a strike rate of over 134. Ambati Rayudu added 658 runs, while Kieron Pollard hit 583 runs explosively.
These stars have shaped the rivalry over the years. Their games in vital moments defined many special matches between these sides.
Leading Wicket-Takers in This Rivalry
Dwayne Bravo truly dominates the bowling stats with 35 wickets taken overall. He played 22 innings averaging 21.05 with best figures of 4/42. His death-overs ability troubled MI batters often across seasons.
Lasith Malinga got 31 wickets in 21 innings with a brilliant economy. Harbhajan Singh took 26 wickets including a special 5/18 once. Ravindra Jadeja claimed 21 wickets while Mohit Sharma got 15 wickets.
