CSK vs MI Match 3rd Dream11 Team Prediction Today Match Preview: The biggest rivalry in the IPL returns as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 3 of IPL 2025. This match will begin the IPL truly in the proper sense. The third match between CSK and MI will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on March 23 at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams will try to start their IPL journey with a win in the first match. These two are the powerhouse of IPl having won five trophies each. This season is a pursuit of a record sixth IPL title for both teams.
CSK had a mixed campaign last year, winning 7 out of 14 matches but missing out on the playoffs. They lost a crucial match against RCB which eliminated them from the top four position. Shivam Dube was their leading run-scorer with 396 runs and has been sensational since his arrival at CSK. Tushar Deshpande who has left for RR this season was the most wicket taker with his 17 wickets. CSK has added fresh faces like Jamie Ovarton, Noor Ahmad, and Nathan Ellis to the squad for IPL 2025.
MI had a forgettable 2024 season, finishing at the bottom of the table. However Rohit Sharma shined with the bat scoring 417 runs. Surprisingly, veteran spinner Piyush Chawla was their highest wicket taker in last season with 13 wickets. Hardik Pandya will be unavailable for this match due to a slow over-rate penalty and Suryakumar Yadav will play the leadership role. Jasprit Bumrah is also unavailable for the first three matches, adding to the concern for Mumbai. MI have a strong squad but players unavailability will cause them trouble in the initial half of the game.
The Chepauk pitch has historically favored spinners and it will be interesting to see how Mumbai will adopt the conditions. The IPL El Clasico will break the bars in the Sunday’s double header.
