The IPL’s El Clásico, Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, is a battle between the two most successful Teams of the league, the two strongest teams of the IPL. It all started in 2008, the first year of the league, with both teams going at it hard from the start. But the true fight came in 2010 when they faced off in the last game. CSK won that match and took their first-ever IPL trophy. From league stages to playoffs, these two teams have demonstrated why their rivalry is known as the El Clásico of the IPL.
Over time, the rivalry between the teams changed significantly. MI started to take the lead in the big games, beating CSK in three out of four title matches. They won in 2013, 2015, and by just one run in the 2019 final, giving MI a strong mental edge. Even though MI has won more games overall, CSK has often come out on top in key league and playoff games. Legends of India like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar have participated in this rivalry. Let’s have a complete look at the CSK vs MI Head to Head in IPL, Records, Stats & Results.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record
An IPL match between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) is the most hyped one. They have played 39 matches in their history, and out of the 39 matches, the Mumbai Indians have won 21 matches, while the Chennai Super Kings have won 18 matches. Mumbai Indians hold a strong hand against Chennai Super Kings in head-to-head battles.
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| Total Matches | 39 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 18 |
| MI Won | 21 |
| CSK Lost | 21 |
| MI Lost | 18 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Home Ground
CSK Record at Home Ground Against MI
They have opposed each other nine times at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. MI just edges out with five wins to CSK’s four. This tight score at CSK’s home spot shows how fierce and high the stakes are in their games, no matter where they play.
| Total Matches | 9 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MI Record at Home Ground Against CSK
The face-off between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians gets hot at Wankhede Stadium. They’ve played 13 games there. Mumbai Indians take the lead on this home ground, with 8 wins to CSK’s 5.
| Total Matches | 13 |
|---|---|
| MI Won | 8 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| MI Lost | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 8 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Away Ground
CSK Record at Away Ground Against MI
The fight between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians gets hot at the Wankhede Stadium. They have faced off 13 times at this venue. The Mumbai Indians have won 8 out of these games, which means they have a big edge when they play at home, unlike CSK, which has won 5.
| Total Matches | 13 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 5 |
| MI Won | 8 |
| CSK Lost | 8 |
| MI Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
MI Record at Away Ground Against CSK
The fight between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings is strong, even at CSK’s home, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Out of nine games played there, MI has won five times, while CSK has won four. This shows that MI can play well even when they are not at home.
| Total Matches | 9 |
|---|---|
| MI Won | 5 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
When they meet at other places, the fight between the Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is very tight. They have faced each other 17 times. CSK has a small lead with nine wins, and MI has taken eight. This even record at other grounds shows how tight and big their matches are, no matter where they play.
| Total Matches | 17 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 9 |
| MI Won | 8 |
| CSK Lost | 8 |
| MI Lost | 9 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
CSK vs MI: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Records & Stats
Highest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
In their big fight, the Mumbai Indians set the top score record against CSK. They hit a strong 219/6 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This match, with a lot of runs, demonstrated the solid confrontation between the two teams.
Highest Score by CSK Against MI
Chennai Super Kings’ top score against Mumbai Indians is a strong 218/4. This high score was put up at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It showed a great show of batting in their tough fight.
Highest Score by MI Against CSK
The Mumbai Indians have the top score in their big fight with CSK. They hit a huge 219/6 at the Arun Jaitley Ground in Delhi. In this game, MI hit their highest score against CSK in IPL history, showing a strong battle between the two teams.
Lowest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
Chennai Super Kings bottomed out against the Mumbai Indians. They managed only 79 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, which is very low compared to their usual big scores. This marks a low spot in their history.
Lowest Score by CSK Against MI
Chennai Super Kings bottomed out against the Mumbai Indians. They managed only 79 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. This was a big drop from their normal high scores. It’s marked as a big dip in their past.
Lowest Score by MI Against CSK
In their fight, the Mumbai Indians’ worst hit was 136/8. This was the score they got when they played against the Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Stadium. This low score was made during a 2021 game.
Individual Records in CSK vs MI Rivalry
Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
India’s best opening batsman, Rohit Sharma, has shown his class by scoring the most runs in this rivalry with 881 runs to his name. Another Indian star, Suresh Raina from CSK, who is also known as Mr. IPL, has scored the most runs for CSK against MI. Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has scored the highest individual score in this rivalry with a score of 114 not out. CSK’s current Captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has scored the highest runs in an innings for CSK against MI.
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| Stats | CSK | MI |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (710 runs) | Rohit Sharma (881 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Ruturaj Gaikwad (88) | Sanath Jayasuriya (114*) |
Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs MI Rivalry
Sri Lankan star pacer, Lasith Malinga, is the leading wicket-taker in this rivalry with 33 wickets in his name. Caribbean fast bowler, DJ Bravo from CSK, has taken the most wickets for CSK against MI with 30 wickets to his name. Harbhajan Singh from MI holds the record for the best bowling figures in this rivalry. Mohit Sharma from CSK holds the best bowling figure against MI – 4/14.
| Stats | CSK | MI |
| Most wickets | DJ Bravo (30 wickets) | Lasith Malinga (31 wickets) |
| Best Bowling | Mohit Sharma (4/14) | Harbhajan Singh (5/18) |
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Timeline
The battle in the IPL between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) is called “El Clásico”. It is always a big match, a big, tense match that anybody would want, probably one of the best games in the league. Both teams are very good, each having won five titles. Their games are more than just normal matches; they are a fight to be the best between two teams that many people support and that always perform well. The key times in this fight have come in the most important games in the IPL finals. They have faced each other in the final game four times, showing how good they are. Though MI has done better in these final games, their matches during the league are always tight and exciting. They bring great ends and big moments that make this fight the best in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Standings
Chennai Super Kings started their IPL journey by finishing 3rd at the points table in IPL 2008. CSK topped the points table by finishing 1st for the first time in IPL 2013, and then again in IPL 2015. CSK completed their first wooden spoon finish at 10th position in IPL 2025, after 18 long seasons. The Mumbai Indians topped the points table in season 3 of the IPL in 2010. Then, 1st position for the second time in IPL 2019, where they completed their 4th trophy win, and again topped the table in IPL 2020, when they defended their title and won the IPL.
| CSK Position in the Table | IPL Season | MI Position in the Table |
| 3rd | 2008 | 5th |
| 2nd | 2009 | 7th |
| 3rd | 2010 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2011 | 3rd |
| 4th | 2012 | 3th |
| 1st | 2013 | 2nd |
| 3rd | 2014 | 4th |
| 1st | 2015 | 2nd |
| DNP | 2016 | 5th |
| DNP | 2017 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2018 | 5th |
| 2nd | 2019 | 1st |
| 7th | 2020 | 1st |
| 2nd | 2021 | 5th |
| 9th | 2022 | 10th |
| 2nd | 2023 | 4th |
| 5th | 2024 | 10th |
| 10th | 2025 | 4th |
