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IPL 2026 • Match 44
Chennai Super KingsChennai Super KingsHome
VS
Mumbai IndiansMumbai IndiansAway
2 May 2026 07:30 pm IST MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK vs MI Match Preview

The El Clasico reversal — CSK host MI at Chepauk. Chepauk's spin conditions heavily favour CSK, and Noor Ahmad will be a handful for MI's batters.

Why You Should Watch This Match

  • 1El Clasico at Chepauk — IPL's greatest rivalry in spin heaven
  • 2Noor Ahmad vs Rohit Sharma — left-arm wrist spin vs India's captain
  • 3Bumrah at Chepauk — can pace succeed where spin reigns?
  • 4May 2 — title race at its most intense

CSK vs MI Head to Head Record

16
CSK Wins
36
Total Matches
20
MI Wins
44%
56%
View detailed head-to-head stats

Chepauk Pitch Report

Bowling FriendlyAvg 1st Innings: 155-170

Chepauk turns and grips — a spinner's dream. Scores of 150-165 are competitive. Noor Ahmad and Chahal-types love this venue.

Toss Decision

Field first at Chepauk. The pitch gets progressively harder to bat on.

Key Player Battle

Noor Ahmad vs Rohit Sharma

Chennai Super Kings

CSK Key Players

  • Ruturaj Gaikwad
  • Sanju Samson
  • Noor Ahmad
  • Matheesha Pathirana
  • Shivam Dube
Mumbai Indians

MI Key Players

  • Rohit Sharma
  • Hardik Pandya
  • Jasprit Bumrah
  • Suryakumar Yadav
  • Tilak Varma

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is CSK vs MI IPL 2026?

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 Match 44 is scheduled for 2 May 2026 at 07:30 pm IST at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

What is the CSK vs MI head to head record?

In 36 IPL encounters, Mumbai Indians leads 20-16. There have been 0 no results.

What is the pitch report for CSK vs MI at Chepauk?

Chepauk turns and grips — a spinner's dream. Scores of 150-165 are competitive. Noor Ahmad and Chahal-types love this venue.

Who will win CSK vs MI IPL 2026 Match 44?

Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, this promises to be a closely contested match. Check our detailed prediction and Dream11 tips for expert analysis.

What is the average score at Chepauk?

The average first innings score at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai is approximately 155-170. Bowlers tend to dominate here, so lower scores are common.

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Last updated: 22 May 2026. All match timings are in IST. Playing XIs will be confirmed at the toss.