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The Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings rivalry is the biggest and most passionate contest in IPL history. Since 2008, these two powerhouse franchises have produced epic battles filled with drama, star performances, and unforgettable moments. Featuring legends like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Suresh Raina, and Jasprit Bumrah, this clash consistently delivers high-stakes cricket and remains the most followed fixture of every IPL season.
Head-to-Head Overview
| Metric | Details |
| Total Matches Played | 39 |
| Mumbai Indians Wins | 20 |
| Chennai Super Kings Wins | 19 |
| Finals Meetings | 4 (2010, 2013, 2015, 2019) — MI 3, CSK 1 |
| Highest Score (MI) | 219/6 (2021) |
| Highest Score (CSK) | 218/4 (2021) |
Full Match-by-Match Scorecards (2008 – 2026)
| # | Season / Date | Venue | 1st Innings | 2nd Innings | Match Result | Player of the Match / Top Performer |
| 1 | Apr 23, 2008 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | CSK: 208/5 (20.0) | MI: 202/7 (20.0) | CSK won by 6 runs | Matthew Hayden (81 off 46) |
| 2 | May 14, 2008 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 156/6 (20.0) | MI: 158/1 (13.5) | MI won by 9 wickets | Sanath Jayasuriya (114* off 48) |
| 3 | Apr 18, 2009 | Newlands, Cape Town | MI: 165/7 (20.0) | CSK: 146/7 (20.0) | MI won by 19 runs | Sachin Tendulkar (59* off 49) |
| 4 | May 16, 2009 | St George’s Park, Gqeberha | MI: 147/5 (20.0) | CSK: 151/3 (19.1) | CSK won by 7 wickets | Matthew Hayden (44 off 35) |
| 5 | Mar 25, 2010 | Brabourne, Mumbai | CSK: 180/2 (20.0) | MI: 181/5 (19.0) | MI won by 5 wickets | Sachin Tendulkar (71 off 48) |
| 6 | Apr 6, 2010 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | CSK: 165/4 (20.0) | MI: 141/9 (20.0) | CSK won by 24 runs | Suresh Raina (23 & 1/12) |
| 7 | Apr 25, 2010 (Final) | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | CSK: 168/5 (20.0) | MI: 146/9 (20.0) | CSK won by 22 runs | Suresh Raina (57* off 35) |
| 8 | Apr 22, 2011 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 133/6 (20.0) | MI: 139/2 (19.0) | MI won by 8 wickets | Rohit Sharma (87* off 48) |
| 9 | Apr 4, 2012 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | CSK: 112/10 (19.5) | MI: 115/2 (16.5) | MI won by 8 wickets | Richard Levi (50 off 35) |
| 10 | May 6, 2012 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 173/8 (20.0) | MI: 174/8 (20.0) | MI won by 2 wickets | Dwayne Smith (24* off 9) |
| 11 | May 23, 2012 (Eliminator) | M. Chinnaswamy, Bengaluru | CSK: 187/5 (20.0) | MI: 149/9 (20.0) | CSK won by 38 runs | MS Dhoni (51* off 20) |
| 12 | Apr 6, 2013 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | MI: 148/6 (20.0) | CSK: 139/9 (20.0) | MI won by 9 runs | Kieron Pollard (57* & 1/8) |
| 13 | May 5, 2013 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 139/5 (20.0) | CSK: 79/10 (15.2) | MI won by 60 runs | Mitchell Johnson (3/27) |
| 14 | May 21, 2013 (Qualifier 1) | Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi | CSK: 192/1 (20.0) | MI: 144/10 (18.4) | CSK won by 48 runs | Michael Hussey (86* off 58) |
| 15 | May 26, 2013 (Final) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI: 148/9 (20.0) | CSK: 125/9 (20.0) | MI won by 23 runs | Kieron Pollard (60* off 32) |
| 16 | Apr 25, 2014 | Dubai International Stadium | MI: 141/7 (20.0) | CSK: 142/3 (19.0) | CSK won by 7 wickets | Mohit Sharma (4/14) |
| 17 | May 10, 2014 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 157/6 (20.0) | CSK: 160/6 (19.0) | CSK won by 4 wickets | Dwayne Smith (57 off 51) |
| 18 | May 28, 2014 (Eliminator) | Brabourne, Mumbai | MI: 173/8 (20.0) | CSK: 176/3 (18.4) | CSK won by 7 wickets | Suresh Raina (54* off 33) |
| 19 | Apr 17, 2015 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 183/7 (20.0) | CSK: 189/4 (16.4) | CSK won by 6 wickets | Ashish Nehra (3/23) |
| 20 | May 8, 2015 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | CSK: 158/5 (20.0) | MI: 159/4 (19.2) | MI won by 6 wickets | Hardik Pandya (21* off 8 & 3 catches) |
| 21 | May 19, 2015 (Qualifier 1) | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 187/6 (20.0) | CSK: 162/10 (19.0) | MI won by 25 runs | Kieron Pollard (41 off 17) |
| 22 | May 24, 2015 (Final) | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI: 202/5 (20.0) | CSK: 161/8 (20.0) | MI won by 41 runs | Rohit Sharma (50 off 26) |
| — | 2016 – 2017 | No matches played (CSK suspension period) | — | — | — | — |
| 23 | Apr 7, 2018 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 165/4 (20.0) | CSK: 169/9 (19.5) | CSK won by 1 wicket | Dwayne Bravo (68 off 30) |
| 24 | Apr 28, 2018 | MCA Stadium, Pune | CSK: 169/5 (20.0) | MI: 170/2 (19.4) | MI won by 8 wickets | Rohit Sharma (56* off 33) |
| 25 | Apr 3, 2019 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 170/5 (20.0) | CSK: 133/8 (20.0) | MI won by 37 runs | Suryakumar Yadav (59 off 43) |
| 26 | Apr 26, 2019 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | MI: 155/4 (20.0) | CSK: 109/10 (17.4) | MI won by 46 runs | Rohit Sharma (67 off 48) |
| 27 | May 7, 2019 (Qualifier 1) | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | CSK: 131/4 (20.0) | MI: 132/4 (18.3) | MI won by 6 wickets | Suryakumar Yadav (71* off 54) |
| 28 | May 12, 2019 (Final) | Rajiv Gandhi, Hyderabad | MI: 149/8 (20.0) | CSK: 148/7 (20.0) | MI won by 1 run | Jasprit Bumrah (2/14) |
| 29 | Sep 19, 2020 | Sheikh Zayed, Abu Dhabi | MI: 162/9 (20.0) | CSK: 166/5 (19.2) | CSK won by 5 wickets | Ambati Rayudu (71 off 48) |
| 30 | Oct 23, 2020 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | CSK: 114/9 (20.0) | MI: 116/0 (12.2) | MI won by 10 wickets | Trent Boult (4/18) |
| 31 | May 1, 2021 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | CSK: 218/4 (20.0) | MI: 219/6 (20.0) | MI won by 4 wickets | Kieron Pollard (87* off 34 & 2/12) |
| 32 | Sep 19, 2021 | Dubai International Stadium | CSK: 156/6 (20.0) | MI: 136/8 (20.0) | CSK won by 20 runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (88* off 58) |
| 33 | Apr 21, 2022 | DY Patil, Navi Mumbai | MI: 155/7 (20.0) | CSK: 156/7 (20.0) | CSK won by 3 wickets | Mukesh Choudhary (3/19) |
| 34 | May 12, 2022 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 97/10 (16.0) | MI: 103/5 (14.5) | MI won by 5 wickets | Daniel Sams (3/16) |
| 35 | Apr 8, 2023 | Wankhede, Mumbai | MI: 157/8 (20.0) | CSK: 159/3 (18.1) | CSK won by 7 wickets | Ravindra Jadeja (3/20) |
| 36 | May 6, 2023 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | MI: 139/8 (20.0) | CSK: 140/4 (17.4) | CSK won by 6 wickets | Matheesha Pathirana (3/15) |
| 37 | Apr 14, 2024 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 206/4 (20.0) | MI: 186/6 (20.0) | CSK won by 20 runs | Matheesha Pathirana (4/28) |
| 38 | Apr 23, 2026 | Wankhede, Mumbai | CSK: 207/6 (20.0) | MI: 104/10 (19.0) | CSK won by 103 runs | Sanju Samson (84 off 42) |
| 39 | May 2, 2026 | MA Chidambaram, Chennai | MI: 159/7 (20.0) | CSK: 160/2 (18.1) | CSK won by 8 wickets | Ruturaj Gaikwad (67 off 48) |
Batting Statistics
| Player | Runs | Average | Strike Rate |
| Suresh Raina | 736 | 33.45 | 136.80 |
| Rohit Sharma | 805 | 31.00 | 132.70 |
| MS Dhoni | 768 | 38.40 | 139.50 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 695 | 30.20 | 129.80 |
| Kieron Pollard | 583 | 31.60 | 151.90 |
Consistent run scorers
The rivalry has featured several outstanding batters who delivered under pressure. Rohit Sharma leads the run charts thanks to his consistency at the top of the order. Suresh Raina was Chennai’s backbone for many seasons, while MS Dhoni repeatedly finished games in difficult situations. Kieron Pollard’s strike rate demonstrates how destructive he was during the closing overs.
Bowling Statistics
| Player | Wickets | Economy | Best Figures |
| Dwayne Bravo | 37 | 7.90 | 4/42 |
| Lasith Malinga | 37 | 6.80 | 5/13 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 24 | 7.10 | 3/14 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 22 | 7.50 | 3/20 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 20 | 6.90 | 3/18 |
Bowlers who changed matches
The bowling battle has often determined the outcome of CSK-MI contests. Lasith Malinga’s yorkers made him almost impossible to score against at the death, while Dwayne Bravo’s slower balls earned him numerous wickets. Jasprit Bumrah has continued Mumbai’s tradition of producing world-class death bowling.
Highest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Season |
| Chennai Super Kings | 218/4 | Delhi | 2021 |
| Mumbai Indians | 219/6 | Delhi | 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 208/7 | Mumbai | 2024 |
| Mumbai Indians | 202/5 | Mumbai | 2023 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 206/4 | Chennai | 2008 |
High-scoring classics
Modern batting conditions and aggressive intent have transformed many CSK-MI games into run-fests. Scores above 200 have become increasingly common, reflecting improvements in power hitting and batting depth.
Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Venue | Season |
| Mumbai Indians | 136/8 | Chennai | 2010 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 109 | Mumbai | 2019 |
| Mumbai Indians | 141/9 | Chennai | 2013 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 114/9 | Sharjah | 2020 |
| Mumbai Indians | 146/8 | Chennai | 2015 |
Low-scoring battles
Not every contest has favored the batters. Slow pitches, disciplined bowling, and scoreboard pressure have produced several low totals where every run proved valuable.
Top Individual Scores
| Player | Runs | Balls | Season |
| Rohit Sharma | 105* | 63 | 2024 |
| Brendon McCullum | 81 | 46 | 2015 |
| Suresh Raina | 75 | 47 | 2010 |
| Ambati Rayudu | 72* | 48 | 2018 |
| MS Dhoni | 70* | 34 | 2019 |
Match-winning innings
Several unforgettable knocks have shaped this rivalry. Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century showcased patience and acceleration, while MS Dhoni’s finishing masterclass reminded fans why he remains one of the greatest closers in T20 cricket.
Best Bowling Performances
| Player | Figures | Season |
| Lasith Malinga | 5/13 | 2011 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4/42 | 2018 |
| Harbhajan Singh | 3/14 | 2010 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 3/18 | 2022 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3/20 | 2023 |
Game-changing spells
Exceptional bowling performances have often swung momentum instantly. Malinga’s five-wicket haul remains one of the finest spells ever seen in an IPL rivalry match.
Interesting Statistical Facts
Five IPL titles each for years
For several seasons, CSK and MI jointly held the record for the most IPL championships, underlining their dominance.
Most finals between two teams
These franchises have met in multiple IPL finals, making their rivalry unique in tournament history.
Close finishes are common
Many matches have been decided by fewer than 10 runs or in the final over, emphasizing the competitive balance.
Star captains shaped the rivalry
MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma led their teams through an era of sustained excellence, creating one of cricket’s most iconic captaincy contests.
Elite bowling attacks
Both franchises consistently fielded world-class bowlers, preventing batting-friendly conditions from becoming one-sided.
FAQs: Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline
1. When did the MI vs CSK rivalry begin? It started in the inaugural 2008 IPL season and has grown into the league’s most iconic and competitive matchup.
2. Which team has the better head-to-head record? The record is closely contested, with both sides enjoying periods of dominance and producing numerous classic encounters.
3. What are the highest scores in MI vs CSK matches? Both teams have posted 200+ totals in multiple games, reflecting the aggressive and high-scoring nature of this rivalry.
4. Who are the standout players in this rivalry? MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina, and Ravindra Jadeja for CSK; Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Kieron Pollard for MI have delivered legendary performances.
5. Why is Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings so special for fans? It combines star power, intense competition, dramatic finishes, and deep fan passion, making it the ultimate IPL rivalry.
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