The IPL’s El Clásico between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians is a showdown between the two most successful Teams of the league, the two strongest teams of the IPL. It began in 2008, the inaugural year of the league, with both teams going at each other neck and neck right from the beginning. But the real fight ensued in 2010 when they clashed in the final game. CSK won that game and claimed their first-ever IPL title. From league matches to playoffs, these two sides have shown why their rivalry is called the El Clásico of the IPL.
With time, the teams’ rivalry took a dramatic turn. MI began dominating the big games, winning against CSK in three out of four title encounters. They won in 2013, 2015, and by a mere run in the final of 2019, providing MI with a psychological boost. Although MI has won more matches in the aggregate, CSK has frequently emerged victorious in the top league and playoff matches. Indian legends like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Sachin Tendulkar have been a part of this rivalry. Let’s take a full look at the CSK vs MI Head to Head in IPL, Records, Stats & Results.
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record
The most widely promoted IPL match is between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). They played 39 matches in total, and of the 39 matches, the Mumbai Indians won 21 matches and the Chennai Super Kings won 18 matches. Mumbai Indians have a powerful hand over Chennai Super Kings in confrontations.
| 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
1) CSK Record at Home Ground Against MI
They have clashed a total of nine times at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. MI narrowly beats CSK by five victories to CSK’s four. This narrow score at CSK’s home ground indicates how intense and high the stakes are in their matches, regardless of the location.
| Total Matches | 9 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 4 |
| MI Won | 5 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) MI Record at Home Ground Against CSK
Whenever the Chennai Super Kings meet the Mumbai Indians, it gets heated at Wankhede Stadium. They have played 13 matches there. Mumbai Indians lead on this home soil, with 8 victories against 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
1) CSK Record at Away Ground Against MI
The battle between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings becomes fiery in the Wankhede Stadium. They have played 13 times here. The Mumbai Indians have won 8 of these matches, meaning they have a sizeable advantage when playing at home, in contrast to CSK, which has taken 5.
| Total Matches | 13 |
|---|---|
| CSK Won | 5 |
| MI Won | 8 |
| CSK Lost | 8 |
| MI Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
2) MI Record at Away Ground Against CSK
The competition between the Mumbai Indians and the Chennai Super Kings is tight even at CSK’s home ground, the MA Chidambaram Stadium. MI has won five out of nine games played here, while CSK has won four. This indicates that MI is capable of playing well even when they are not playing on their home ground.
| Total Matches | 9 |
|---|---|
| MI Won | 5 |
| CSK Won | 4 |
| MI Lost | 4 |
| CSK Lost | 5 |
| Draw | 0 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 0 |
Must Read: Wankhede Stadium IPL Records | MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Records
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Record at Neutral Venues
When they encounter each other at other venues, the battle between the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians is extremely close. They have played each other 17 times. CSK has a marginal lead with nine victories, while MI has claimed eight. This equal record at other venues indicates how close and massive their encounters are, irrespective of where they face each other.
| 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
1) Highest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
In their great battle, the Mumbai Indians had the highest score against CSK. Tallying a respectable 219/6 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. With many runs scored in this game, it was a robust contest between the teams.
2) Highest Score by CSK Against MI
Chennai Super Kings’ highest score against the Mumbai Indians is registered at 218/4. This was achieved at the high-scoring Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. It demonstrated a good display of batting in their hard-fought battle.
3) Highest Score by MI Against CSK
Mumbai Indians hold the highest score in their big battle against CSK. They scored an enormous 219/6 at the Arun Jaitley Ground in Delhi. In this match, MI recorded their highest score against CSK in IPL history, indicating a tough battle between the two teams.
4) Lowest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
Chennai Super Kings hit rock bottom against the Mumbai Indians. They scored only 79 runs at the Wankhede Stadium, which is extremely low considering their normal high scores. This is a low point in their career.
5) Lowest Score by CSK Against MI
Chennai Super Kings bottomed out against the Mumbai Indians. They scored only 79 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. This was a huge decline from their usual high scores. It’s noted as a huge dip in their history.
6) Lowest Score by MI Against CSK
In their match, the Mumbai Indians registered their lowest score at 136/8. This was what they recorded when they were playing against the Chennai Super Kings at the Dubai International Stadium. This low score was registered during a game in 2021.
Individual Records in CSK vs MI Rivalry
1) Most Runs & Highest Score in CSK vs MI Rivalry
India’s finest opening batsman, Rohit Sharma, has proved his class by aggregating the most runs in this derby with 881 runs in his kitty. Yet another Indian star, Suresh Raina of CSK, also nicknamed Mr. IPL, has accumulated the most runs for CSK against MI. Sri Lankan batsman Sanath Jayasuriya has made the highest individual score in this derby with a score of 114 not out. CSK’s present Captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, has recorded the most runs in an innings for CSK against MI.
| Stats | CSK | MI |
| Most Runs | Suresh Raina (710 runs) | Rohit Sharma (881 runs) |
| Highest scorer | Ruturaj Gaikwad (88) | Sanath Jayasuriya (114*) |
2) Most Wickets & Best Bowling in CSK vs MI Rivalry
Lasith Malinga, who is a Sri Lankan pacer star, is also the highest wicket-taker in this competition with 33 wickets. DJ Bravo is the Caribbean pacer of CSK, and he is the all-time leading wicket-taker for CSK against MI with 30 wickets. Harbhajan Singh of MI has the best bowler stats in the competition: Mohit Sharma of CSK has 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) |
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Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Timeline
The fight in the IPL between the Mumbai Indians (MI) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is referred to as “El Clásico”. It is always a huge game, a huge, tight game that anyone would desire, most likely one of the league’s best games. The two teams are excellent, both having five titles. Their matches are not ordinary games; they are a battle to be the best between two groups of players that most people follow, and who always play well. The turning points in the battle have been in the biggest games in the IPL finals. They have played against each other in the last game four times, which demonstrates how well-equipped they are. Even though MI has fared better in these last matches, their games throughout the league always remain tight and thrilling. They have excellent finishes and huge moments that make this battle the best in the IPL.
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Standings
Chennai Super Kings began their IPL sojourn by ending 3rd in the points table in IPL 2008. CSK finished first on the points table for the first time in IPL 2013 and became the number one once again in IPL 2015. CSK then ended their previous winning streak with the wooden spoon at number 10 in 2025 after a lengthy 18 years. The Mumbai Indians finished first on the table in season 3 in 2010. The second time, 1st position in IPL 2019, where they won their 4th trophy, and the second time at the top of the table in IPL 2020, when they retained 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 |
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