IPL 2026 MI vs CSK: Exciting match between MI and CSK today, will MS Dhoni play? IPL 2026 MI

IPL 2026 MI vs CSK: ipl 2026 A very exciting match is to be played on Thursday evening. The two most successful teams in the history of the league Mumbai Indians This match between (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is to be played at Wankhede Stadium. The journey so far in IPL 2026 has been very difficult for both the teams MI and CSK.

MI suffered 4 losses after one win

MI started the season with a win, but after that it had to face defeat in 4 consecutive matches. Mumbai, captained by Hardik Pandya, has returned to winning ways after defeating Gujarat by 99 runs in its last match. MI, who is ranked seventh in the points table with 4 points from 6 matches, will look to maintain the winning streak against CSK on their home ground.

The start of IPL 2026 was very disappointing for CSK. The team had to face consecutive defeats in its first three matches. After this, the team returned to the winning path and won its fourth and fifth matches, but in its last match, CSK had to face defeat by 10 runs against SRH. CSK is at eighth position with 2 wins in 6 matches.

By registering a win against MI, CSK will try to return to winning ways and also strengthen their position in the points table.

Will MS Dhoni be in CSK’s playing eleven?

Whether MS Dhoni will be in CSK’s playing eleven or not and who will replace young batsman Ayush Mhatre, who is out due to injury, is also a topic of discussion.

The pitch of Wankhede Stadium is known for big scores. More than 190 runs have been scored in every innings of the matches played in the season. There is light swing for fast bowlers on the pitch, which is helpful in the beginning of the innings. The red clay surface also gives bounce to the bowlers. There is no possibility of rain in Mumbai.

There have been 41 matches between MI and CSK so far. MI has won 22 matches and CSK has won 19 matches.

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