IPL 2025 CSK vs MI: Chennai pitch report and Chepauk Stadium's key stats

A total above 170 runs is considered competitive in Chennai, and the dew is not anticipated to have much impact on the game.

The highly anticipated "El Clásico" is back as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and asked Mumbai Indians (MI) to bat first in Match 3 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai's Chepauk on March 23 (Sunday).  Check IPL 2025 Match 4: DC vs LSG live score, match updates, full scorecard here 

CSK vs MI Playing 11 for today's match

 

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed.  Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju.  Chennai Super Kings Impact Subs: Rahul Tripathi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed  Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma

 

Both of the IPL's most successful franchises have made key changes to their squads, while keeping their core intact. The most notable shifts include R Ashwin's return to CSK after 9 years and the transfer of CSK’s key bowler, Deepak Chahar, to MI. 

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In IPL 2024, both teams struggled to make an impact. MI found themselves in the midst of off-field controversies and finished at the bottom of the table. CSK had a rollercoaster season but narrowly missed out on the playoffs, losing a thrilling encounter to RCB.

 

Looking to bounce back, both teams will aim to start IPL 2025 with a win. However, MI will be without their regular captain, Hardik Pandya, who is serving a suspension for an over-rate violation carried over from last season. Suryakumar Yadav, India’s T20I captain, will step in to lead the team.

 

M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: Pitch report for CSK vs MI IPL 2025 match

 

The pitch at MA Chidambaram generally supports spinners. In the IPL, teams usually prefer chasing, and this trend is expected to persist. A total above 170 runs is considered competitive on this surface, and the dew is not anticipated to have much impact on the game.

 

M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai: IPL T20 stats

 

The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium has seen remarkable performances in IPL history. CSK's highest team score of 246/3 against Rajasthan Royals in 2010 remains a record, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru posted the lowest total of 70 in 2019. Suresh Raina has scored the most runs here, with 1498, and R. Ashwin leads the wicket tally with 50. Murali Vijay’s 127 remains the highest individual score, and Akash Madhwal’s 5/5 is the best bowling performance recorded. 

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium - Key IPL Stats
Stat	Record
Highest Team Score	246/3 by CSK vs Rajasthan Royals (2010)
Lowest Team Score	70 all-out by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs CSK (2019)
Most Runs Scored	Suresh Raina - 1498
Most Wickets Taken	R. Ashwin - 50
Highest Individual Score	127 by Murali Vijay (CSK) vs Rajasthan Royals (2010)
Best Bowling Performance	5/5 by Akash Madhwal (Mumbai Indians) vs Lucknow Super Giants (2023)

 

 

  CSK’s Record at Chepauk

 

Chennai Super Kings have a strong record at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, with 51 wins out of 75 matches. Their batting average is 31.11, with a run rate of 8.32, while their bowlers have an average of 23.56 and an economy rate of 7.79. Their solid performance is highlighted by a dominant win rate. 

CSK at Chepauk
Stat	Record
Matches Played	75
Matches Won	51
Matches Lost	23
Matches Tied	1
Batting Average	31.11
Batting Run Rate	8.32
Bowling Average	23.56
Bowling Economy	7.79

 

Other key stats for M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai 

M.A Chidambaram key stats
Stat	Record
Matches Played	85
Matches Won Batting First	49 (57.65%)
Matches Won Batting Second	36 (42.35%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	42 (49.41%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	43 (50.59%)
Matches with No Result	0 (0.00%)

   

    

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