CSK vs MI Playing 11, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Team News, Predicted Lineups

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) host the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 44th match of the IPL 2026, bringing an electrifying clash to the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

MI enters this fixture out of playoff contention but looking to play for pride after a high-scoring loss to SRH, while CSK is fighting to keep their hopes alive for the next round after a defeat against Gujarat Titans.

For the home side, this match is a must-win opportunity to consolidate their position, though they have struggled at home with only two wins in their last nine games. For Mumbai, the focus will be on utilizing their immense batting firepower while fixing a bowling attack that has drastically under-performed this season. With the Chennai crowd expected to turn the stadium

into a sea of yellow, this evening encounter promises high-octane drama.

CSK vs MI Schedule

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 44, IPL 2026

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK vs MI Team News

Ruturaj Gaikwad and his team have won only three out of eight games while battling injuries. Gaikwad top-scored with 74 in the last game and must deliver a strong start alongside Sanju Samson. The middle order failed recently, so better performances are expected from Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, and Shivam Dube. In the bowling department, Anshul Kamboj has been a bright spot with 14 wickets in 8 matches, and he will need support from Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, and Jamie Overton.

Hardik Pandya and his team are out of playoff contention and playing for pride. Their batting has been strong, with Ryan Rickelton scoring 123 runs recently, supported by Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, and Tilak Varma. However, their bowling has been disastrous; even strike bowler Jasprit Bumrah has struggled with just 2 wickets in 8 matches. MI has also signed South African spinner Keshav Maharaj to replace the injured Mitchell Santner. Trent Boult and AM Ghazanfar must step up to keep the scoring in check.

CSK vs MI H2H Record

The matchups between these two sides are legendary. MI holds slight edge over CSK in the overall encounters across IPL.

Match Played: 40

CSK Wins: 19

MI Wins: 21

No Result: 0

CSK vs MI Predicted Playing 11

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sanju Samson (wk), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh.

Impact Player Options: Sarfaraz Khan

Mumbai Indians (MI): Hardik Pandya (c), Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar.

Impact Player Options: Shardul Thakur