The IPL 2025 is set for a high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, March 23.
Both teams, five-time IPL champions, will be eager to kick off their campaign with a victory in what promises to be a thrilling contest.

Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
CSK and MI have faced off 37 times in IPL history, with MI holding a narrow advantage with 20 wins, while CSK has emerged victorious 17 times.
CSK fans will witness MS Dhoni don the yellow jersey once again, as he extends his legendary career for another season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad takes charge as captain, leading a balanced squad packed with experience and youthful energy.
Ravichandran Ashwin returns to CSK for his second stint, strengthening the spin department alongside Ravindra Jadeja. Rachin Ravindra is expected to open the innings, while Afghan youngster Noor Ahmad is likely to play a crucial role with the ball. Sam Curran is set to feature as an all-rounder, and Matheesha Pathirana will spearhead the pace attack.
Hardik Pandya is unavailable due to suspension, meaning Suryakumar Yadav will lead MI in his absence. Rohit Sharma is expected to play a key role at the top of the order. Star pacer Jasprit Bumrah remains sidelined due to injury and will miss the match. New Zealand's Mitchell Santner is likely to play a crucial part, along with left-arm pacer Trent Boult. Deepak Chahar, now part of MI, is fit and ready to take on his former team.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Devon Conway, Rahul Tripathi, Shaik Rasheed, Vansh Bedi (wk), C Andre Siddharth, Rachin Ravindra, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Anshul Kamboj, Deepak Hooda, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Shreyas Gopal, Matheesha Pathirana.
Hardik Pandya (c), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Robin Minz, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Shrijith Krishnan (wk), Bevon Jacobs, Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Raj Angad Bawa, Vignesh Puthur, Corbin Bosch, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Deepak Chahar, Ashwani Kumar, Reece Topley, VS Penmetsa, Arjun Tendulkar, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Jasprit Bumrah.
CSK Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Players: Ravichandran Ashwin, Mukesh Choudhary, Shreyas Gopal, Anshul Kamboj, Vijay Shankar.
MI Playing XI: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton (wk), Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Deepak Chahar, Mitchell Santner, Karn Sharma, Trent Boult, Reece Topley.
Impact Players: Arjun Tendulkar, Vignesh Puthur, Shrijith Krishnan, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar.
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (MUM)
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHE), Rohit Sharma (MUM), Suryakumar Yadav (MUM), Tilak Varma (MUM)
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra (CHE), Shivam Dube (CHE), Ravindra Jadeja (CHE), Mitchell Santner (MUM)
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana (CHE), Trent Boult (MUM)
Captain: Rachin Ravindra, Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma
Wicketkeeper: Ryan Rickelton (MUM)
Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHE), Rohit Sharma (MUM), Suryakumar Yadav (MUM), Tilak Varma (MUM)
All-Rounders: Rachin Ravindra (CHE), Shivam Dube (CHE), Mitchell Santner (MUM)
Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana (CHE), Trent Boult (MUM), Deepak Chahar (MUM)
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Vice-Captain: Suryakumar Yadav