Key takeaways
- MI and CSK have met 41 times in the IPL. Mumbai have won 21 and Chennai 20.
- CSK have won six of the last seven meetings, including both games in 2026 — by 103 runs at Wankhede and by 8 wickets at Chepauk.
- The sides have met in four finals. Mumbai won three (2013, 2015, 2019) and Chennai one (2010).
- At Wankhede, Mumbai lead 8–6.
MI vs CSK head to head at a glance
| Matches | 41 |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians won | 21 |
| Chennai Super Kings won | 20 |
| Finals | 4 — MI won 3, CSK won 1 |
| At Wankhede, Mumbai | 14 — MI 8, CSK 6 |
| Last meeting | CSK won by 8 wickets, Chennai, 2 May 2026 |
| Current run | CSK have won 6 of the last 7 |
Records are IPL matches only, up to the end of the 2026 season.
How the rivalry has swung
The lead has changed hands with each era of the two teams:
| Period | Matches | MI | CSK |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008–2015 | 22 | 12 | 10 |
| 2018–2022 | 12 | 8 | 4 |
| 2023–2026 | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| All-time | 41 | 21 | 20 |
CSK did not play in 2016 and 2017. Mumbai's best spell came between 2018 and 2022, when they won two of their five titles. Since 2023, Chennai have taken over: their only defeat in seven games was a nine-wicket loss at Wankhede in 2025.
Every result since 2023
| Season | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai | CSK won by 7 wickets |
| 2023 | Chennai | CSK won by 6 wickets |
| 2024 | Mumbai | CSK won by 20 runs |
| 2025 | Chennai | CSK won by 4 wickets |
| 2025 | Mumbai | MI won by 9 wickets |
| 2026 | Mumbai | CSK won by 103 runs (CSK 207/6, MI 104 all out) |
| 2026 | Chennai | CSK won by 8 wickets (MI 159/7; CSK won with 11 balls left) |
The first 2026 game was the most one-sided result in the rivalry's recent history: Sanju Samson made 101 not out from 54 balls and Akeal Hosein took 4 for 17 as Mumbai were bowled out for 104. In the return game, Ruturaj Gaikwad led the chase and was player of the match.
Four finals
| Year | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | 22 runs |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | 23 runs |
| 2015 | Mumbai Indians | 41 runs |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | 1 run |
The 2019 final was decided off the last ball — one of only two IPL finals won by a single run, both by Mumbai. Every final, venue and winning captain is in the IPL winners list.
What the head-to-head means for your fantasy team
A head-to-head record is history, not a prediction. Use it alongside the venue, the pitch and the playing XIs.
- At Wankhede: chasing has won more often, mostly because of evening dew. After the toss, lean towards the top order of the side batting second. Full numbers: Wankhede Stadium pitch report.
- At Chepauk: the pitch is slower and helps spinners, and the side batting first has the better record. Consider the bowlers of the side defending a total. Full numbers: Chepauk pitch report.
- Form over reputation. Chennai's recent run is real, but squads move at every auction. Check who each team buys on 16 December before you rely on the streak.
- Keep a balanced team. In rivalry matches, pick at least one top-order batter from each side so one result does not sink your whole team.
Current squads by role are in the Mumbai Indians fantasy guide and the Chennai Super Kings fantasy guide. For every ground's batting-or-bowling verdict, see the IPL pitch report.
Sources
- Business Standard, El Clásico of IPL: how MI and CSK fared in T20 cricket's greatest rivalry, April 2026.
- India TV, CSK vs MI head-to-head record ahead of game 44 in IPL 2026, 2 May 2026.
- Outlook India, MI vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 33 result, 24 April 2026.
- Outlook India, CSK vs MI, IPL 2026 Match 44 match report, 2 May 2026.
- Season-by-season results: each team's IPL season page on Wikipedia, checked October 2026.