MI vs CSK Live Streaming, IPL 2025: There's something about a Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings clash that stirs every IPL fan's soul. It's more than just cricket-it's the blockbuster of the season.
With Hardik Pandya's MI chasing redemption and MS Dhoni's CSK hanging on by a thread, the 38th match of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday, April 20, promises fireworks under the Mumbai sky.

The build-up has been electric. MI, after enduring a rough start with four losses in their first five games, are now on a two-match winning streak, including a confident chase against Sunrisers Hyderabad. On the other hand, CSK's turbulent season saw them halt a five-game losing spree thanks to a vintage Dhoni finish, but they still sit rock-bottom on the points table. Yet, fans know-when Dhoni enters the Wankhede, the city's heart skips a beat.
Weather: Cricket fans can breathe easy-there's no threat of rain over Wankhede on Sunday evening. The skies are expected to remain clear with a gentle sea breeze rolling in from the Arabian coast. The temperature during match hours is likely to hover between 27°C and 30°C, with humidity levels crossing 75%, which might make things a bit sweaty for the players. Dew could play a factor in the second innings, making the toss crucial, especially for captains planning their bowling strategies.
Pitch: The Wankhede pitch has a reputation, and it rarely disappoints. Expect a flat, hard surface with plenty of bounce and carry, ideal for stroke-makers to unleash their full range. The ball comes nicely onto the bat under the lights, and boundaries here are never too far away-perfect conditions for a run-fest.
That said, fast bowlers who rely on pace and clever variations can still find assistance, especially early in the innings. As the game progresses, the spinners may struggle, but those with sharp turn and flight, like Noor Ahmad or Karn Sharma, can make an impact if they hit the right lengths.
So far in IPL 2025, 2 out of 3 matches at Wankhede have been won by chasing sides, thanks to dew and short boundaries. Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first without second thoughts.
Mumbai will be itching for revenge after their loss in the reverse fixture at Chepauk, where Noor Ahmad dismantled their batting with a 4-wicket haul. Now on home turf, Hardik's men look a rejuvenated unit with Suryakumar Yadav, Bumrah, and Rohit Sharma all peaking at the right time.
For CSK, the road ahead is steep. They need a string of wins to keep their faint playoff hopes alive. Dhoni's late flourish in the last game reignited belief among fans, but questions remain around their top-order consistency and bowling depth. Stephen Fleming admits it's a "delicate phase," but one thing's certain-Dhoni will go down swinging.
Ryan Rickelton(w), Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma, Corbin Bosch, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, Reece Topley, Mujeeb Ur Rahman, Krishnan Shrijith, Arjun Tendulkar, Bevon Jacobs, Satyanarayana Raju, Vignesh Puthur.
Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni(w/c), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Shivam Dube, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sam Curran, Deepak Hooda, Ravichandran Ashwin, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Dewald Brevis, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi, Ayush Mhatre.