MI vs CSK Live Score, IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians seek revenge against Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede

MI vs CSK Live Score: Chennai Super Kings’ recent struggles might dull the excitement of this year’s IPL Clasico’s return leg, but for the Mumbai Indians, it’s an opportunity to adapt their strategy and extend their winning streak tonight. IPL Score | IPL schedule | IPL Points Table Though Mumbai have bounced back with two consecutive victories over the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hardik Pandya’s team, currently ranked seventh, need to navigate through a crowded mid-table with several teams in similar positions. The Mumbai Indians executed their game plan effectively on a challenging pitch at Wankhede Stadium, dismantling SRH’s aggressive batting. This surface, atypical for Wankhede, offered turn and grip for spin bowlers and reduced the effectiveness of the seamers, leaving the SRH batters struggling. However, such a strategy might not work against the spin-heavy CSK, where bowlers like Noor Ahmad, with 12 wickets in seven matches—including three against MI earlier this season—pose a significant threat. CSK also boasts experienced spinners like Ravichandran Ashwin (5 wickets) and Ravindra Jadeja (4). Despite an earlier loss to CSK in their season opener at Chepauk, MI holds an advantage due to their current form. Although Rohit Sharma hasn’t scored big yet, his quick start against SRH helped set the tone. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav have been in great form, coupled with contributions from Ryan Rickelton and Will Jacks, fuelling MI’s success. MI’s bowling unit is hitting its stride, with Trent Boult effectively executing yorkers and Jasprit Bumrah finding his rhythm against SRH. Pandya has balanced his roles as both a bowler and a batter but will rely on Naman Dhir for impactful performances in the death overs. However, Karn Sharma’s potential injury—sustained while fielding against SRH—raises concerns, especially with a quick turnaround between matches. On CSK’s side, there are no signs of a turnaround from their four-game losing streak, despite a recent five-wicket win over the Lucknow Super Giants. However, MS Dhoni’s return to Wankhede—a venue with a storied history for these teams—could inspire the visitors. Dhoni was pivotal in their last matchup here in 2024, scoring 20 runs off four balls, including three sixes off Pandya. With Dhoni resuming his role as full-time captain for the rest of the season, CSK is looking to regain their footing and improve their bowling versatility. Dhoni, managing a knee injury, aims to uplift the team’s performance and contribute in crucial moments. CSK has also signed former MI player Dewald Brevis; it remains to be seen if he or new recruit Ayush Mhatre will make the starting XI, given their limited familiarity with the conditions.