Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) face off in a must-win showdown on Saturday, with their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 campaigns hanging by a thread. The two most successful franchises in IPL history have endured forgettable seasons, unable to build sustained momentum.
CSK have enjoyed familiar conditions at the MA Chidambaram Stadium but lacked the clinical edge that once defined them. Their batting has been inconsistent in the middle overs, while their traditionally reliable home bowling has struggled under pressure.
MI have also blown hot and cold; despite flashes of brilliance from the top order, a fragile middle order and underwhelming bowling have repeatedly failed to defend totals. CSK, sixth with 3 wins from 8 matches,
have so far missed MS Dhoni, sidelined by a calf strain. New recruit Sanju Samson has over 300 runs in 8 innings, including two hundreds, while Jamie Overton’s 4/18 and Anshul Kamboj stand out. Ninth-placed MI must win all 6 remaining games to stay alive.
The last time these two sides met in the IPL, earlier in the season, CSK beat MI by 103 runs.
All you need to know about the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match:
When and where will the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match be played?
The IPL 2026 match between CSK and MI is scheduled to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, May 2.
What is the start time of the IPL 2026 match between CSK vs MI?
The 44th league match of IPL 2026 between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will start at 07:30 PM IST. The toss is scheduled to take place 30 minutes before the start of the fixture (at 07:00 PM IST).
Which Indian TV channel(s) will live telecast the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians IPL 2026 match?
The IPL 2026 match between CSK and MI will be televised live on Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Tamil, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 2 Hindi, Star Sports 2 Tamil, Star Sports 2 Telugu, Star Sports 2 Kannada, and Star Sports 3.
How to watch CSK vs MI IPL 2026 match online in India?
The live streaming of Saturday’s (May 2) IPL 2026 match between the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians is available on Jio Hotstar’s app and website.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head record in IPL matches
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other in 40 matches in the IPL so far, as MI hold a slight advantage with 21 wins over CSK’s 19.






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