Poonam Nath

IPL 2025: Biggest Rivalry and Tot-Up IPL title holders CSK vs MI to clash today; Check out the Playing XI here

Digital Desk: The third IPL 2025 match will take place on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST, between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians. Two of the biggest IPL franchises and the same 5-IPL trophy holders will face off at Chennai's renowned MA Chidambaram Stadium.

Both teams are eager to begin their campaigns with a great performance in this critical match. The Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will rely on key players Devon Conway, Ravindra Jadeja, and Matheesha Pathirana to make an impression.

However, with players like Rohit Sharma, Trent Boult, and Mitchell Santner enhancing their chances, the Mumbai Indians, led by Suryakumar Yadav, are putting out an experienced team. Proficient professionals and up-and-coming players from both teams create the ideal environment for a fiercely competitive match.

One of the most intense rivalries in IPL history exists between the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians. Chennai has won 18 of the 39 meetings between the two teams, while Mumbai has won 21 of them.

However, today we will see another exciting chapter in this legendary rivalry in the forthcoming encounter.

Playing XI of CSK- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Devon Conway (WK), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed

Playing XI of MI- Ryan Rickelton (WK), Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav (c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz (WK), Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Reece Topley, Karn Sharma.

The live toss for CSK versus MI will take place at 7:00 PM IST and will be broadcast on the Jio Hotstar app.