Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) are the two most successful franchises in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL) with five titles each. Notably, their rivalry is also considered best among all other rivalries in the tournament throughout the years. Fans also refer to this rivalry as El – Classico of cricket because of the immense popularity among fans. The excitement is always high during the MI-CSK match and both teams always produce high-octane clash whenever they face each other.
Both MI and CSK also have most appearances in the final with CSK leading the chart by qualifying for the final 10 times, while MI have been a part of the title clash six times. Both teams met in the 2010 final where CSK defeated MI by 22 runs to clinch their maiden IPL title. However, after that, MI have defeated CSK in the final three times in 2013, 2015, and 2019. Both CSK and MI will be seen again locking horns with each other in IPL 2025 and looking to produce another edge of the seat thriller.
MI vs CHE Head to Head in IPL
Since the start of IPL in 2008, CSK and MI have faced each other 38 times throughout the seasons with MI taking the lead with 20 wins, while CSK come out victorious on 18 occasions. Some thrilling encounters between MI and CSK include the one in the opening match of IPL 2018 at the Wankhede Stadium, where Dwayne Bravo played a sensational knock of 68 runs off 30 balls during regular fall of wickets as CSK clinched a memorable victory by just 1 wickets. The other one took place in the 2019 IPL final in Hyderabad where MI registered just 1-run victory against CSK to clinch their fourth IPL title in a most dramatic manner. Coming to 2021, MI registered the second highest successful run chase in IPL as they chased down the target of 219 runs against CSK in a last ball thriller in Delhi.
| Team | Mumbai | Chennai |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 38 | 38 |
| Won | 20 | 18 |
| Lost | 18 | 20 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 219 | 218 |
| Lowest Score | 103 | 79 |
MI vs CHE Head to Head at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Talking about their head-to-head at MI’s home ground, both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have played 12 matches against each other at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Out of the 12 matches, MI come out victorious on seven occasions while CSK have won five of them. Both teams last met at this ground on 14th April, 2024, where CSK comfortably defeated MI by 20 runs. In reply to CSK’s 206/4, MI scored 186 for 6 in 20 overs, with Rohit Sharma being a top scorer by smashing unbeaten 105 off just 63 balls. However, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 69 off 40 balls turned out to be a great advantage to CSK.
| Total Matches | MI won | CSK won | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 |
CSK vs MI Head to Head at M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Talking about CSK’s home ground in Chennai, Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have played against each other at M.A Chidambaram Stadium or Chepauk on ten occasions. In these ten matches, MI are again in a lead against CSK at their own den with six wins, while CSK come out victorious on four occasions. Both teams last played at this ground on 23rd March, 2025 where CSK comfortably won by 4 wickets. Batting first, MI posted 155 runs for the loss of 9 wickets with Khaleel Ahmed shining with the ball for CSK taking 3 wickets by conceding 29 runs in four overs. In reply, CSK chased the winning total in 19.1 overs losing 6 wickets with Rachin Ravindra top scoring with 65 runs off 45 balls.
| Total Matches | MI won | CSK won | Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
MI vs CSK Top Performers
Most Runs
MI star batter Rohit Sharma is the leading run scorer in MI vs CSK rivalry in IPL with 837 runs. While Suryakumar Yadav is not too far away from leading the chart as he already amassed 314 runs. Meanwhile, CSK’s skipper MS Dhoni finds himself on the third spot with 732 runs.
Most Wickets
Veteran star spinner Ravindra Jadeja who has been a part of CSK for a long time is leading the chart in the list of most wickets among both teams with 22 scalps. Ravichandran Ashwin with 14 scalps is followed by the MI pacer Jasprit Bumrah who picked 12 wickets and the third spot belongs to MI skipper Hardik Pandya for picking up 10 wickets by playing for both franchises.
MI vs CSK Head to Head Total Matches
| Tournament | Venue | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2025 | Chennai | CSK | 4 wkts |
| IPL 2024 | Mumbai | CSK | 20 Runs |
| 2023 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 6 Wickets |
| 2023 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 7 Wickets |
| 2022 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 5 Wickets |
| 2022 IPL | Navi Mumbai | CSK | 3 Wickets |
| 2021 IPL | Dubai | CSK | 20 runs |
| 2021 IPL | Delhi | MI | 4 Wickets |
| 2020 IPL | Abu Dhabi | CSK | 5 Wickets |
| 2020 IPL | Sharjah | MI | 10 Wickets |
| 2019 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 37 runs |
| 2019 IPL | Chennai | MI | 46 runs |
| 2019 IPL | Chennai | MI | 6 Wickets |
| 2019 IPL | Hyderabad | MI | 1 Run |
| 2018 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 1 wicket |
| 2018 IPL | Pune | MI | 8 wickets |
| 2015 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2015 IPL | Chennai | MI | 6 wickets |
| 2015 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 25 runs |
| 2015 IPL | Kolkata | MI | 41 runs |
| 2014 IPL | Dubai | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2014 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2014 IPL | Mumbai | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2013 IPL | Chennai | MI | 9 runs |
| 2013 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 60 runs |
| 2013 IPL | Delhi | CSK | 48 runs |
| 2013 IPL | Kolkata | MI | 23 runs |
| 2012 IPL | Chennai | MI | 8 wickets |
| 2012 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 2 wickets |
| 2012 IPL | Bangalore | CSK | 38 runs |
| 2011 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 8 runs |
| 2010 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2010 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 24 runs |
| 2010 IPL | Navi Mumbai | CSK | 22 runs |
| 2009 IPL | Cape Town | MI | 19 runs |
| 2009 IPL | Port Elizabeth | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2008 IPL | Chennai | CSK | 6 runs |
| 2008 IPL | Mumbai | MI | 9 wickets |
FAQs About MI vs CSK Head to Head
How many times CSK beat MI?
CSK have won 17 matches against MI out of 37 matches played between both franchises in IPL throughout the years. While MI come out victorious on 20 occasions.
Who is more successful CSK or MI?
CSK and MI are the two most successful teams who have got their hands on the IPL trophy for five times each. However, CSK have the most appearances in the finals: 10 times. While MI have qualified for the final six times.
How many times MI has defeated CSK in finals?
MI have defeated CSK three times in the final to win the trophy, 2013, 2015, 2019.
Who has scored the most runs for CSK against MI?
Former CSK player Suresh Raina has scored the most runs for the franchise while batting against MI with 736 runs. Among modern-day CSK players, MS Dhoni leads the chart with 732 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for CSK against MI?
CSK legend Ravindra Jadeja is still the leading wicket taker for the franchise against the arch-rivals MI with 22 scalps in matches between both teams.
Who has scored the most runs for MI against CSK?
Former MI skipper Rohit Sharma is the leading run getter for the franchise while batting against CSK with 837 runs.
Who has taken the most wickets for MI against CSK?
Former cricketer Lasith Malinga has taken most wickets for MI while bowling against CSK in the IPL with 37 scalps in matches between both teams. Among current MI bowling unit, Jasprit Bumrah is a leading wicket taker with 12 scalps.
Most Runs Scored in a Single Match (by a batsman) in matches between MI and CSK?
Former cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya scored an unbeaten 114 runs off 48 balls for MI while playing against CSK at Wankhede Stadium on 14th May, 2008, as MI successfully chased the target of 157 runs losing 1 wicket in just 13.5 overs.
