The CSK vs MI Match is the most celebrated fixture in the IPL. Dubbed the ‘El Clásico of IPL’, it involves two of the most successful teams of the tournament. The drama, the huge performances, the drama never playing out the same way twice every encounter is must-see.
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Rivalry
CSK vs MI rivalry is the fiercest contest on Indian Premier League canvas. This fixture is often referred to as the ‘El Clásico of IPL’ as in both cricket‘s most successful T20 franchises that each have five IPL trophies to their name.
Match tally across formats:
- IPL: 39 matches
- CLT20 (Champions League T20): 2 matches
- Total: 41 matches, most played head-to-head in IPL history
Victories by team (all formats):
| Team | Wins (IPL) | Wins (CLT20) | Total Wins |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 21 | 1 | 22 |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 18 | 1 | 19 |
MI thus hold a slim edge in the cricket rivalry.
MI vs CSK Head to Head in IPL
| Metric | MI | CSK |
| Matches Played (IPL) | 39 | 39 |
| Matches Won | 21 | 18 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Highest Score | 219 | 218 |
| Lowest Score | 79 | 79 |
| Most Runs Against Opponent | Rohit Sharma – 913 runs | Suresh Raina – 736 runs |
| Most Wickets Against Opponent | Lasith Malinga – 37 wickets | Dwayne Bravo – 37 wickets |
| Most Sixes in Rivalry | Kieron Pollard – 44 sixes | MS Dhoni & Suresh Raina – 32 each |
- Highest run-scorers: Most sixes in the competition: Kieron Pollard (MI) 44; MS Dhoni (CSK) 32; Suresh Raina (CSK) 32
Leading wicket-takers: Lasith Malinga and Dwayne Bravo both stand at 37 wickets. - Most sixes in the matchup: Kieron Pollard (MI) heads with 44 sixes, while for CSK, both MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have hit 32 each.
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IPL Finals: CSK vs MI (Historic Showdowns)
They have faced off in IPL finals on four occasions:
- CSK wins by 22 Runs Final, 2010
- MI vs CSK, 2013 Final at Eden Gardens Kieron Pollard shone as MI won by 23 runs
- MI d CSK by 41 runs, Eden Gardens, 2015 Final (Rohit Sharma, P of the Match)
- The 2019 Final – MI pip CSK by a solitary run in nail-biting finish at Hyderabad
Anyway, MI have up to now received three of these four finals.
Recent Highlights & Notable Innings
2025 IPL Season Encounters:
- Posted on March 23, 2025, 23: 47 IST March 23, 2025 (Chennai): MI posted a challenging total before CSK, led by Noor Ahmad (4/18) with the ball and a composed chase, beat them by 4 wickets.
- MI’s reply was brutal, they shredded CSK in 15.4, winning by 9 wickets. April 20 2025 (Mumbai)
- Rohit Sharma back to form: Rohit return to form with crucial: 76 not out (off 45 balls up until that time) – in the match on April 20 MI won the match boosting their prospect for playoffs to qualify.
IPL CSK vs MI Head to Head List – all Results
Here’s a season-wise breakdown of the IPL matches and their results:
| IPL Tournament Year | Venue | Winner | Margin |
| 2025 | Chennai | CSK | 4 wicktes |
| 2024 | Mumbai | CSK | 20 runs |
| 2023 | Mumbai | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2022 | Navi Mumbai | CSK | 3 wickets |
| 2022 | Mumbai | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2021 | Delhi | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2021 | Dubai | MI | 20 runs |
| 2020 | Abu Dhabi | CSK | 5 wickets |
| 2020 | Sharjah | MI | 10 wickets |
| 2019 | Mumbai | MI | 37 runs |
| 2019 | Chennai | MI | 46 runs |
| 2019 | Chennai | MI | 6 wickets |
| 2019 | Hyderabad | MI | 1 run |
| 2018 | Mumbai | CSK | 1 wicket |
| 2018 | Pune | MI | 8 wickets |
| 2015 | Mumbai | CSK | 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Chennai | MI | 6 wickets |
| 2015 | Mumbai | MI | 25 runs |
| 2015 | Kolkata | MI | 41 runs |
| 2014 | Dubai | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2014 | Mumbai | CSK | 4 wickets |
| 2014 | Mumbai | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2013 | Chennai | MI | 9 runs |
| 2013 | Mumbai | MI | 60 runs |
| 2013 | Delhi | CSK | 48 runs |
| 2013 | Kolkata | MI | 23 runs |
| 2012 | Chennai | MI | 8 wickets |
| 2012 | Mumbai | MI | 2 wickets |
| 2012 | Bangalore | CSK | 38 runs |
| 2011 | Mumbai | MI | 8 runs |
| 2010 | Mumbai | MI | 5 wickets |
| 2010 | Chennai | CSK | 24 runs |
| 2010 | Navi Mumbai | CSK | 22 runs |
| 2009 | Cape Town | MI | 19 runs |
| 2009 | Port Elizabeth | CSK | 7 wickets |
| 2008 | Chennai | CSK | 6 runs |
| 2008 | Mumbai | MI | 9 wickets |
Why This Rivalry Captivates Fans
- Power play: Both franchises rule IPL history with 5 titles each.
- Staying Power: Age-old supremacy and big game performances- Rohit, Dhoni, Raina, Malinga
- What is on the line: Playoff eliminators to finals; their scales define seasons.
- Crowd engagement: In cities that have a strong cricketing culture; high-octane matches.
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Conclusion
When it comes to IPL, CSK vs MI head to head is the ultimate rivalry. Fourteen of those have been finals, a level of fringe lined with history that the league will never forget, while 41 encounters sit from the top of the league oddsmakers all the way down the win-loss record. If MI boasts of batting firepower, CSK brings to the table strategy and game intelleigence in far greater quantities. QED, this matchup never disappoints.
