Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Mumbai Indians (MI) in the 3rd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The second match of Sunday's double-header will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23. Two of the most successful franchises in IPL history will begin their 2025 campaign on Sunday. Both teams missed the playoffs in 2024, with MI finishing last and CSK ending in fifth place. CSK vs MI Match 3: Match Details Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 3, IPL 2025 Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema Also Read | IPL 2025: SRH vs RR Match 2 Preview - Venue, Squads & More CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Stats (H2H) in IPL CSK vs MI Head-to-Head Stats Total Matches 39 Won by Chennai Super Kings 18 Won by Mumbai Indians 21 Tied/NR 0 Last 5 Matches Result CSK: 4, MI: 1 At MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk CSK: 3, MI: 6 CSK and MI share a rich history in the Indian Premier League. However, in recent times, CSK has dominated the five-time champions, winning five of their last six encounters. CSK vs MI: Team Preview for Match 3 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Chennai Super Kings have once again built a squad rich in all-rounders, featuring Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, and Vijay Shankar. Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also returns to the CSK setup. Their bowling attack boasts Jamie Overton, Nathan Ellis, Noor Ahmad, and Matheesha Pathirana. Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, and Rachin Ravindra lead the batting lineup, with MS Dhoni reprising his role as the finisher. Key Players of CSK: Noor Ahmad, Ravindra Jadeja, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ruturaj Gaikwad Mumbai Indians (MI) After a disappointing last-place finish in IPL 2024, MI will be eager to bounce back this season. However, they will be without Jasprit Bumrah for the first few matches, while Hardik Pandya is set to miss this game. Despite these, MI features a strong lineup led by India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav. Recently retired from T20Is, veteran Rohit Sharma returns to the format, while Will Jacks and Tilak Varma round out their batting unit. In the bowling department, experienced Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar will spearhead the attack, supported by Reece Topley and Mitchell Santner. Key MI Players: Mitchell Santner, Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma Also Read | IPL 2025: Saliva Ban Lifted, Two-Ball Rule Introduced Probable Playing XI for CSK vs MI Match 3 CSK Expected XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed Impact Subs: Anshul Kamboj MI Expected XI: Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Karn Sharma, Raj Angad Bawa Impact Subs: Satyanarayana Raju/Corbin Bosch Pitch & Weather Report for CSK vs MI Match 3 Pitch Report The MA Chidambaram Stadium has always favoured spinners, with a slight advantage for teams batting second. The average first-innings score at this venue is 161. Weather Report The weather in Chennai on Sunday is expected to be clear and hot, with temperatures hovering around 26°C during the match. Conclusion Though CSK and MI share a long-standing rivalry, CSK will have the upper hand on Sunday with MI missing Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah. On the other hand, Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin will be crucial for the home side.