Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, the El Clasico of the Indian Premier League!
Both of these teams have won the IPL a record five times, which is why it is the biggest fixture in cricket’s most glamorous franchise league – and the latest edition takes place this Thursday.
The iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai plays host, a ground which is synonymous with aggressive batting and high scores.
Expect an electric atmosphere and plenty of cricketing drama, and we have previewed the fixture in full below, picking out some sports betting tips based on the latest IPL odds.
Where can I watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in the UK?
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket, with the match scheduled to start at 3pm UK time.
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Recent results
MI finally ended a run of four straight defeats on Monday evening, as they defeated Gujarat Titans by a whopping 99 runs. Tilak Varma was the star of the show with the bat, while Ashwani Kumar took 4/24 with the ball. MI won their first home match of the season against Kolkata Knight Riders (6 wickets), but then suffered back-to-back Wankhede losses vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (18 runs) and Punjab Kings (7 wickets).
As for CSK, the season has got off to an equally inconsistent start. The three opening defeats were followed by wins over Delhi Capitals (23 runs) and KKR (32 runs), before a reversion back to losing ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad (10 runs) last time out.
Head-to-head record
MI and CSK have faced each other 39 times in the IPL, with the former claiming 21 victories and the latter 18.
In the 13 matches at the Wankhede, MI emerged victorious on eight occasions, with CSK securing five wins.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Mumbai Indians are big favourites to win this crucial IPL contest at a price of 1.55. A victory for Chennai Super Kings is at odds of 2.30.
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Betting Tips
Mumbai Indians top batter – Tilak Varma @ 5.00
Varma was back to his brilliant best in MI’s huge victory over GT in Ahmedabad. The silky batter hit an unbeaten century off of just 45 balls, reminding the world of why he is a mainstay in India’s first-choice T20 XI. With form behind him, Varma can enjoy another great day out at the Wankhede, especially if the top order lays down a solid platform for him.
Chennai Super Kings top bowler – Jamie Overton @ 4.00
England international Overton has enjoyed a solid start to IPL 2026, taking eight wickets in five matches at an average of 17.87 – and with a decent economy rate of 9.53. His ability to bowl quickly (above 90mph) with a heavy ball could be very useful indeed at a high-scoring venue with small boundaries, so backing him to be CSK’s leading wicket taker may be a profitable move to make.
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