The Indian Premier League 2025 has officially begun, and the excitement is at its peak. As teams prepare to battle for the prestigious title, the second match of the tournament is set to be a thrilling contest between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). This high-voltage encounter is being played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today, March 23.
CSK vs MI: Captaincy Changes in IPL 2025
This season, Chennai Super Kings will be led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has taken over the reins from MS Dhoni. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians will be captained by Suryakumar Yadav for this match, as their regular captain is unavailable.
Toss Update: CSK Opts to Bowl First
Ahead of this crucial match, Chennai Super Kings’ skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and decided to bowl first. The decision suggests that CSK is looking to take advantage of the pitch conditions, which could assist the bowlers under the lights.
CSK vs MI: Playing XIs for the Match
Both teams have fielded a strong squad for this contest. Here are the playing elevens for today’s match:
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Deepak Hooda
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
- MS Dhoni (Wicketkeeper)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Nathan Ellis
- Khaleel Ahmed
Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma
- Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper)
- Will Jacks
- Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
- Tilak Varma
- Naman Dhir
- Robin Minz
- Mitchell Santner
- Deepak Chahar
- Trent Boult
- Satyanarayana Raju
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk, is known for its slow and turning tracks, favoring spin bowlers. Teams batting second often have an advantage under the lights, making Gaikwad’s decision to bowl first a strategic move.
Where to Watch CSK vs MI Live?
Fans can watch the CSK vs MI match live on JioCinema and Star Sports Network, with streaming available in multiple languages.
