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The second Super Sunday encounter in IPL 2025 is the season’s biggest contest. On March 23, the Chennai Super Kings () will face the Mumbai Indians (MI) in the El Clasico. The contest will begin at 7:30 p.m. Indian Standard Time (IST) at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is currently undefeated in the previous three meetings against MI after winning the single encounter between the two teams last season. CSK won the last four out of the last five encounters between these two teams.

IPL 2025: CSK Probable XI Against MI

Top Order

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, 

Middle-order

Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, R. Ashwin

Bowlers 

Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad. 

Impact players: 

Deepak Hooda

Opening Pair

CSK’s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway will play the opening role. Ruturaj was the second-highest run scorer of the tournament; he played 14 matches and scored 583 runs along with 1 century and 4 half-centuries with an amazing strike rate of 141.

On the other hand, New Zealand’s wicketkeeper batter Devon Conway could make a pair with him. Last season he did not play any matches but the 2023 IPL season was outstanding for him. He played 15 matches and scored 672 runs with six half-centuries.

Rachin Ravindra at NO. 3

Another New Zealand star all-rounder will come in at NO. 3. He was in great form in the ICC Champions Trophy and last season he played a decent role in CSK, where he scored 222 runs in 10 matches with one half-century with an amazing 160 strike rate.

Middle-order

Rahul Tripathi is known for his consistent innings last season; he did not get enough chance to play for SRH, where he played only 6 matches and scored 165 runs. He was also able to score a half-century.

Shivam Dube is one of the best power hitters playing in the IPL this season. Last season he was one of the most consistent players for CSK; he played 14 matches and scored 396 runs, with a strike rate of 162, and he was able to score three half-centuries also. He can also bowl if his team needs him which provides great depth in the squad.

Ravindra Jadeja is one of the best all-rounders in the world. Last season he took 8 wickets and scored 267 runs in 14 matches. He is the backbone of this team with his batting, bowling, and fielding skills.

MS Dhoni, Captain Cool, is not the captain now but his presence in the field is very impactful for the team. Although in the last two seasons, he came very late for batting, he played with a tremendous strike rate. Last season he only scored 161 runs but his strike rate was 220, which was just amazing stats.

R. Ashwin is rejoining this franchise after 2015; his partnership with Jadeja will be very crucial for CSK. Last season he was part of Rajasthan Royals, where he played 15 matches, took 9 wickets, and scored only 86 runs. Hope his homecoming will bring back his prime form.

Bowlers

The young Sri Lankan pacer, Matheesha Pathirana, has been part of CSK for the last three seasons. His bowling skills, especially in the death overs, will be very crucial for CSK. In the last two seasons, he played 18 matches and took 32 wickets.

Khaleel Ahmed is famous for his versatility in bowling. Last season he was with DC where he took 17 wickets in 14 matches.

Noor Ahmad will be very effective in Chennai’s spin-friendly pitch. Last season he was part of the Gujarat Titans, where he took 8 wickets in 10 matches. But this year his wicket tally can be increased because of the pitch conditions of M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Impact players:

While chasing the target, Deepak Hooda will be a great option for CSK. His ability to accelerate the scoreboard will be very important while chasing the target.

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