CSK's challenge to extend their good record against Mumbai Indians  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Rituraj Gaikwad has odds of 2.85 to be Chennai Super Kings' best batter  
• Tilak Varma  has odds of 3.40 to be Mumbai Indians' best batter 
• Nathan Ellis has odds of 3.55 to be Chennai Super Kings' best bowler 
• Trent Boult has odds of 3.25 to be Mumbai Indians' best bowler 

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is the big clash in the Indian Premier League 2025, where the two most successful teams begin their campaign. The Chennai Super Kings will take on the Mumbai Indians in the 3rd match of the season as both teams aim for a perfect start. The Chennai Super Kings enjoy a good record against Mumbai Indians, and they are a tough team to beat in their home conditions. The Mumbai Indians have a strong batting lineup and can take on any opposition. Both teams' odds are well matched, and we expect fireworks on a sporting wicket in Chennai.  

Chennai Super Kings Preview     

Ruturaj Gaikwad's team didn't have a great season last year. It was the third season since the start of the IPL, where the team failed to reach the playoffs. They have a good record against the Mumbai Indians and have won the last four out of five games against them. Cricket betting sites put them on equal standing with the Mumbai Indians. Gaikwad and his men would look to extend their good record against Mumbai with another win.  

Ruturaj Gaikwad did well last season and will look to deliver a strong start in this game with Devon Conway. Rachin Ravindra's form is a confidence booster for the team, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Rahul Tripathi and Shivam Dube. MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, and Ravichandran Ashwin are good hitters, and the side expects a strong show from them in the death overs.  

The bowling attack didn't do well last season, and the team needs good spells with the new ball from Nathan Ellis and Khaleel Ahmed. Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja will enjoy bowling on this track and must keep the scoring under check. Mukesh Choudhary and Rachin Ravindra add depth to the bowling attack, making it strong.  

Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings     

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmed, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed (Impact Player)  

Mumbai Indians Preview     

Hardik Pandya will sevre a ban from last year and sit out for the first game. Suryakumar Yadav will lead them in the season opener. The team had a horrid tournament last year. They won only four games and finished at the bottom of the points table. Their team battles and off-field fiascos made more news than their performance. The team also has a notorious record of losing the season opener in the last 11 seasons. They have big players on the team, and the odds of cricket-betting apps are in their favor. Yadav would look for a good start and put the campaign on the right track.   

Rohit Sharma comes into the tournament with high confidence and shall look to deliver a good start with Ryan Rickelton. Suryakumar Yadav enjoys this format and will look to add runs in the middle order with Naman Dhir and Tilak Varma. Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, and Mitchell Santner have good hitting abilities, and they will look to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

The bowling attack will miss the series of Jasprit Bumrah, and it will be a big blow for the team. Trent Boult must use his experience and get the early breakthroughs along with Arjun Tendulkar. Karn Sharma has a good record in the tournament and must use the conditions well with Mitchell Santner. Deepak Chahar, Raj Bawa, and Corbin Bosch have to do well in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Mumbai Indians     

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Raj Bawa, Naman Dhir, Corbin Bosch, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Arjun Tendulkar (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bowl First      

Chennai is the most challenging batting surface in the IPL. Bowlers have done well at this venue in the last several years, and setting up totals is challenging. The side winning the toss would look to take advantage of the wicket by bowling first and restricting the opposition to a small total.      
 

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

We expect a hot and humid day in Chennai. Batsmen must adjust to the track's pace and exercise caution against slow bowlers. Spinners have done well on this surface as the ball turns sharply. The side batting first in this game shall aim to have 180 runs or more on the board to feel confident.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Mumbai Indians have struggled against the Chennai Super Kings in the last three seasons. The side has a strong batting lineup, but the bowling attack doesn't look strong without Jasprit Bumrah. They need a strong show from their bowlers to win this game. The Chennai Super Kings have a good record at this venue and a strong spin attack for this slow wicket. We expect a close game, but the Super Kings will start as favorites in this game.  

Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win