Published on: Apr 19, 2025 7:35 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 19, 2025 12:48 pm IST
The second leg of IPL ‘El Classico’ is slated for April 20th. Two teams with the most IPL titles, i.e., Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, are all set to square off at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday night in match 38 of Tata IPL 2025. This will be the second meeting of these two sides in this season. In their last meeting at the Chepauk, CSK won by 4 wickets.
Let’s move ahead with the IPL prediction of match no 38 and get some free expert tips, cricket tips to bet on this match.
Considering the current form of the two teams, Mumbai Indians, with two wins on the trot, have found their lost mojo and are the favorites to beat CSK at home. Therefore, the Mumbai Indians have a better chance of winning the MI vs CSK Match no. 38 of Tata IPL 2025.
MI: 70% win chance CSK: 30% win chance
Here’s your betting guide with IPL Prediction, Free Expert Tips, and Cricket Tips.
Mumbai Indians have shown great urgency in their last two games against the Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. Having won their last two encounters, the team seems to be going in the right direction, with all players contributing here and there. However, the only cause of concern for MI remains the form of their star batter, Rohit Sharma. MI would be hoping that their veteran batter gets going in this encounter and demolishes CSK’s bowling lineup.
As far as Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s Chennai Super Kings are concerned, they are languishing at the bottom of the table with only 2 wins from 7 games. Yes, they defeated LSG in their previous encounter by 5 wickets, but the batting is still a concern as all the batters have been ineffective throughout the season. The batters need to step up and rise to the occasion before it gets too late for them.
Free Expert Tips: Expect MI batters to go berserk right from the start on a wicket they know better than anyone. Betting on MI’s top 4 batters could be rewarding. Use these cricket tips for smart cricket betting on this high-voltage clash between two champion sides!
As per Stake.com, the hosts, Mumbai Indians, are the favorites to win the MI vs CSK IPL Prediction match. Check the win probability of the two teams below.
Now let’s move ahead and check how the players are expected to perform.
Rachin Ravindra’s only fifty this season came against the Mumbai Indians in their reverse fixture. Ravindra hasn’t been in great touch ever since that knock. However, on a good batting wicket, you can expect Ravindra to score 23.5. BET at: 1.83
Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav are the two batters who have been scoring runs regularly for the Mumbai Indians this season. Surya will be a key figure in MI’s batting, and he loves to bat on this surface. Therefore, Suryakumar is expected to score above 30.5. BET at: 1.83
Shivam Dube is the only batter who has shown some sort of consistency with the bat in the middle order for CSK. He is fresh off a match-winning knock in the last game and should be confident enough to score above 18.5. BET at: 1.83
After that dramatic ‘retired out’ fiasco, Varma has shown his prowess. The left-hander has been doing really well and scoring runs regularly. Therefore, he could score above 25.5 in the current form. BET at: 1.83
Talking about the form of the batters of the two sides, MI batters early have the upper hand. However, if CSK batters step up on this wicket, expect them to hit more fours in this game. Therefore, if you want to afford a risk, bet on CSK.
All MI batters, right from the opening slot, are capable of hitting the long handle with ease. The ground dimensions will also favor six hitters. Therefore, MI batters hitting more sixes is quite a possibility.
Matches Played: 38 CSK won: 18 MI won: 20 No Result: 0
38 times these two champion sides have faced each other, and it is the Mumbai Indians who have held the upper hand with 20 wins to 18 in the name of CSK. However, if we talk about the last 5 meetings between the two teams, it’s CSK leading the way with a scoreline of 5-0.
How the two teams, i.e., Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 38? Let’s take a look.
Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, Dewald Brevis/Jamie Overton, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana IMPACT PLAYERS: Shivam Dube
Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Karn Sharma IMPACT PLAYERS: Rohit Sharma
The Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is expected to return to its classic batting-friendly nature for IPL 2025 Match 38 between CSK and MI. While the last game here saw a two-paced surface that offered assistance to both seamers and spinners, this match is likely to feature a track that favors batters. New-ball bowlers might find some movement early on, but once the initial overs are negotiated, batters should find it easier to settle in and accelerate. Spinners could get some grip in the early stages, but the dew factor later in the game might neutralize their impact. Teams batting first might aim for a competitive total in the range of 180-190.
Mumbai’s weather on match day will be typically hot and humid, with temperatures hovering between 30°C and 32°C during the evening. The humidity levels are expected to be high, but there is no forecast of rain, ensuring uninterrupted play. Dew is likely to play a role in the second innings, making it advantageous for teams chasing under the lights.
A good batting surface is on the cards, meaning the team winning the toss is likely to chase. With dew expected to play a vital role in the second innings, chasing will be a better option for the team winning the toss.
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-38 between Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match on Star Sports Network.
Different parameters are supporting the case of winning for both teams in this match. Mumbai Indians are going to play at home and are heading into this contest on the back of two wins on the trot. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, are heading into this game with 5 back-to-back wins over their archrivals, Mumbai Indians, and also won their previous game this season by 4 wickets. Therefore, with Chennai having an upper hand in recent times, we are backing Chennai Super Kings to win this encounter. Therefore, as per our IPL prediction and free betting tips, Chennai Super Kings are our favorites to win this contest.