The biggest game of any IPL match is set to take place on Sunday April 20, 2025 when Mumbai Indians (MI) take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at their cauldron Wankhede Stadium. This game never needs an extra ingredient but this time, considering the situation both teams are in at the moment, with both sitting outside playoff positions, this is a must-win match for both.
MI are slowly picking up form after a tough start to their campaign. They won only once in the first five matches, but two wins in the last two games has brought them right into the playoff contention. At the moment, Hardik Pandya’s team is only two points behind top four.
Chennai, on the other hand, is the word team in the league if the points table is the parameter. With only two wins in the first seven matches, the five-time IPL champions are on four points. But we know a couple of wins can do wonder for any team.
IPL 2025 MI vs CSK Pitch Report, Venue Stats – Wankhede Stadium
The Wankhede Stadium is renowned for its batting-friendly conditions, characterized by short boundaries and a flat surface. The pitch offers consistent bounce, allowing batsmen to play their shots confidently. Fast bowlers can extract early movement and bounce, especially under the influence of the evening sea breeze. Spinners may find it challenging due to the pitch’s nature and the ground’s dimensions. The average first-innings score at this venue in IPL 2025 is around 178 runs, with teams batting second winning more often, particularly under lights when dew becomes a factor.
Here are some stats of Wankhede Stadium in IPL matches:
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 119 |
| Wins Batting First | 55 (46.21%) |
| Wins Batting Second | 64 (53.69%) |
| Pitch Report | Balanced. |
| Highest Team Score | 235/1 – RCB vs MI (May 10, 2015) |
| Lowest Team Score | 67 – KKR vs MI (May 16, 2008) |
| Average First-Innings Score | 175 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 214/4 – MI vs RR (April 30, 2023) |
| Highest Individual Score | 133* – AB de Villiers (RCB vs MI, May 10, 2015) |
| Best Bowling Figures | 5/18 – Harbhajan Singh (MI vs CSK, 2011) & Wanindu Hasaranga (RCB vs SRH, 2022) |
IPL 2025 MI vs CSK Highest Team Totals at Wankhede Stadium
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 235/1 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2015 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 234/5 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 2024 |
| Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | 230/3 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 2017 |
| Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | 226/6 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 2014 |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 223/6 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | 2017 |
MI vs CSK IPL 2025: Top five individual score at Wankhede Stadium
| Player | Runs | Balls | Team | Opponent | Date |
| AB de Villiers | 133* | 59 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | May 10, 2015 |
| Yashasvi Jaiswal | 124 | 62 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Mumbai Indians (MI) | April 30, 2023 |
| Virender Sehwag | 122 | 58 | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | May 30, 2014 |
| Sanju Samson | 119 | 63 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) | April 12, 2021 |
| Shane Watson | 117* | 57 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | May 27, 2018 |
IPL 2025 MI vs CSK Top 5 Leading Run-getters at Wankhede Stadium
| Rank | Player | Matches | Runs | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | 74 | 2014 | 94 |
| 2 | Kieron Pollard | 58 | 1187 | 83 |
| 3 | Ambati Rayudu | 53 | 924 | 78 |
| 4 | Suryakumar Yadav | 29 | 954 | 103* |
| 5 | Dinesh Karthik | 31 | 802 | 86 |
IPL 2025 MI vs CSK Top 5 Leading Wicket-takers at Wankhede Stadium
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasith Malinga | 68 | 43 | 4/16 |
| 2 | Harbhajan Singh | 49 | 49 | 5/18 |
| 3 | Jasprit Bumrah | 52 | 42 | 5/21 |
| 4 | Mitchell McClenaghan | 37 | 27 | 4/21 |
| 5 | Dwayne Bravo | 26 | 19 | 3/20 |
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