IPL 2025 Match 3: CSK vs MI Dream11 Team Prediction, Player Stats, Possible11, Pitch Report, Matchups

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Pitch Report:

The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium can either be slow and low, assisting spinners, or provide some advantage to batters. Historically, pacers don’t get much movement here. The pitch tends to slow down as the match progresses, making batting difficult in the second innings unless dew plays a role, making conditions better for chasing teams. We will provide the final pitch report on our Telegram channel. Last 7 Matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium:

• ENG: 165/9(20), IND: 166/8(19.2) (Pace: 9, Spin: 3)
• SRH: 113/10, KKR: 114/2(10.3) (Pace: 9, Spin: 3)
• SRH: 175/9(20), RR: 139/7(20) (Pace: 10, Spin: 5)
• RR: 141/5(20), CSK: 145/5(18.2) (Pace: 6, Spin: 3)
• CSK: 162/7, PBKS: 163/3(17.5) (Pace: 5, Spin: 4)
• CSK: 212/3(20), SRH: 134/10(18.5) (Pace: 12, Spin: 1)
• CSK: 210/4(20), LSG: 213/4(19.3) (Pace: 7, Spin: 0)

H2H Records:

• CSK: 18 Wins
• MI: 21 Wins

CSK Team Preview:

CSK is one of the most consistent IPL teams. Under MS Dhoni’s mentorship, they aim for another title. If the pitch favors spinners, CSK will have an edge. CSK Probable Playing XI:

1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (RHB)
2. Rachin Ravindra (LHB+LAO) / D Conway (LHB)
3. Rahul Tripathi (RHB)
4. Shivam Dube (LHB+RAM)
5. Sam Curran (LHB+LAM)
6. Ravindra Jadeja (LHB+LAO)
7. MS Dhoni (RHB) (wk)
8. R Ashwin (RHB+RAO)
9. Noor Ahmad (Chinaman) / N Ellis (RAM)
10. Khaleel Ahmed (LAM)
11. M Pathirana (RAF)

Impact Players: Anshul Kamboj, Vijay Shankar, Deepak Hooda Expected Overs Distribution:

• Ravindra Jadeja: 3-4
• M Pathirana: 3-4
• Noor Ahmad: 3-4
• R Ashwin: 3-4
• Sam Curran: 2-3
• Khaleel Ahmed: 2-3
• Rachin Ravindra: 0-1

Key Players:

• Small Leagues: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, M Pathirana
• Grand Leagues: Shivam Dube, R Ashwin (if slow track), Noor Ahmad (if slow track)

Expected Death Overs: M Pathirana, Sam Curran

Mumbai Indians Team Preview:

MI is one of the strongest IPL teams and a title contender. However, they will miss Hardik Pandya and J Bumrah in this match. MI Probable Playing XI:

1. Rohit Sharma (RHB)
2. Will Jacks (RHB+RAO)
3. Tilak Verma (LHB+RAO)
4. Suryakumar Yadav (RHB)
5. Naman Dhir (RHB+RAO)
6. KL Shrijith (LHB) (wk)
7. M Santner (LHB+LAO)
8. Deepak Chahar (RHB+RAM)
9. Arjun Tendulkar (LAM)
10. Karn Sharma (RAL)
11. Mujeeb (RAO) / Reece Topley (LAM)

Expected Overs Distribution:

• Trent Boult: 4
• Deepak Chahar: 4
• M Santner: 4
• Mujeeb: 4
• Karn Sharma: 3-4
• Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Arjun Tendulkar may bowl

Key Players:

• Small Leagues: Rohit Sharma, Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav, M Santner, Trent Boult
• Grand Leagues: Mujeeb, Deepak Chahar

Expected Death Overs: T Boult, Deepak Chahar

Best Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:

• Small Leagues: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Verma, Sam Curran
• Grand Leagues: Ruturaj Gaikwad