Today Match Prediction of MI vs CSK, Who Will Win IPL 2025 Match 3 | Mar 23

The first blockbuster match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is all set. Both teams will battle for the first time in IPL 2025 on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM. This iconic ‘El Clásico‘ game will be played on Wankhede Stadium, where two of the most successful franchises of IPL history will put everything to start the tournament with a winning spirit. Let’s know who can win this high stake game of IPL 2025, but first start with match details:

Match Details:

This is the match number 3 of IPL 2025. It is a night game, which will be played on March 23, 7:30 PM. Here are the key details of the match:

Pitch & Weather Report 

The pitch of Wankhede always supports the batters. The average score of IPL games on this pitch is around 165. It also offers consistent bounce and carry, which can help the quality pacers. Since it is the night game, pacers will also get the benefit and we can see a good contest between bat and ball.

Weather Forecast:

• Conditions: Skies will be clear, and there are no chances of rain.
• Humidity: Approximately 60%. We can see due in the second inning.
• Temperature: Moderate. Around 28°C-31°C.

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Mumbai Indians Team Overview:

The last season of Mumbai was not good. They finished last on the points table by losing 10 games out of 14. Also, due to overrated offence, the regular captain of the team, Hardik Pandya will miss this match. The T20I captain of the Indian team, Suryakumar Yadav will lead the team in the first game against CSK. Apart from him, the star pace bowler of the team, Jasprit Bumrah will also miss the IPL’s first few games due to a back injury. 

However, the team is still looking good. We can see new opening pair, where Rohit will open with the Ryan.  Surya, Tilak Varma and Will Jacks will be the key batters in the middle order of the team. In the absence of Bumrah, Boult will lead the bowling department. 

MI Predicted Playing XI:

1. Rohit Sharma
2. Ryan Rickelton (Wk)
3. Suryakumar Yadav (c)
4. Tilak Varma
5. Robin Minz
6. Naman Dhir
7. Will Jacks 
8. Mitchell Santner
9. Karn Sharma
10. Deepak Chahar
11. Trent Boult

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Team Overview:

It is rare that CSK miss any playoff of IPL. In IPL 2024 they showed good game and their seat for playoffs were almost looking fixed. However, one bad game against RCB kick them out of the tournament. However, now CSK is fully prepared with the new squad. Again, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the captain of the team who will lead the team under the guidance of MS Dhoni. Gaikwad will also be the key batter of the team. Team has quality all rounder, which gives them overall balance a team required to win a tournament. Here is the predicted playing X1 of the team against MI

CSK Predicted Playing XI:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
2. Devon Conway
3. Rahul Tripathi
4. Shivam Dube
5. Deepak Hooda
6. San Curran
7. Ravindra Jadeja
8. MS Dhoni (wk)
9. Ravichandran Ashwin
10. Matheesha Pathirana
11. Noor Ahmad

Head-to-Head Record:

In IPL, MI has the strong numbers in head to head battles. Out of 37 games played between both the team in IPL history, MI has won 37 games while CSK could win only 17. 

Match Prediction:

Both teams have the quality player and looking strong. However, the chances of Winning MI this game is high as they are playing on their home ground and having much balanced team than CSK. Here are the key match predictions:

The issue with MI is they are not having their regular captain and star bowler. All in all, it will be a thrilling contest between the two giants of the IPL.