CSK vs MI Toss, Playing 11 Update for IPL 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad opts to bowl first, Satyanarayana Raju makes debut for Mumbai Indians

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CSK vs MI Toss, Playing 11 Update for IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23, 2025 (Sunday).

After winning the toss, Ruturaj Gaikwad said: "We are bowling first. Playing on this pitch for the first time, so don't really know how it will play. So we just want to adapt and chase accordingly. Looks a good wicket to bat. Prep has been good. We had our young wicket-keeper coming back early to the camp. Noor, Ellis, Rachin and Sam Curran are the overseas."

Meanwhile MI stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav, in place of suspended Hardik Pandya said: "I am good with batting first. We had a lovely camp back home, we were here 2-3 days before. Both are unbelievable franchises in terms of achievements. I am sure it will be a good game. Rickleton, Jacks, Santner and Boult are the four overseas."

CSK vs MI Playing 11 and Impact Substitute Options

Mumbai Indians Playing 11: Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju

MI impact Sub options: Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma

Chennai Super Kings Playing 11: Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK impact sub options: Rahul Tripathi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed

CSK vs MI Pitch Report

The Chepauk pitch features 75m and 72m square boundaries, with a 74m straight boundary. Danny Morrison notes a sheen on the surface, indicating a hard and compact track. Shane Watson highlights that while spinners will find some purchase and pacers' slower deliveries may grip, the ball will generally skid onto the bat. Last season's average score was 170, but with dew expected, a higher total is likely. The conditions suggest a batting-friendly wicket with some assistance for bowlers who vary their pace.