CSK vs MI head to head is one of the biggest rivalries in IPL history. Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have faced each other multiple times across seasons, including high-pressure finals.
- Total Matches: 41
- CSK Wins: 19
- MI Wins: 22
- IPL Finals: 4
Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians is the IPL’s greatest rivalry — the tournament’s equivalent of a Clasico. They are the two most successful franchises in IPL history with five titles each. They have met 41 times, clashed in four IPL finals, and produced some of the most dramatic moments in T20 cricket. When CSK and MI play, the entire country watches. This is the complete, definitive record of every aspect of their head-to-head history.
Full Head-to-Head Summary
| Metric | CSK | MI |
|---|---|---|
| Total matches won | 19 | 22 |
| IPL finals won against each other | 1 (2010) | 3 (2013, 2015, 2019) |
| Wins at Wankhede Stadium (MI home) | 8 | 10 |
| Wins at Chepauk (CSK home) | 8 | 5 |
| Highest total posted | 208/4 | 219/5 |
| Lowest total | 79 all out | 108 all out |
| Successful run chases (150+) | 6 | 7 |
| Recent form (last 6 matches) | 5 wins | 1 win |
| IPL 2026 meetings so far | 0 (not yet played in IPL 2026) | |
Head-to-Head by Venue
| Venue | Matches | CSK wins | MI wins | Avg score (1st innings) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram, Chennai (CSK home) | 13 | 8 | 5 | 172 |
| Wankhede, Mumbai (MI home) | 18 | 8 | 10 | 181 |
| Neutral venues | 10 | 3 | 7 | 174 |
| IPL Finals (4 matches) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 165 |
Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs MI Matches (All-Time)
| Rank | Batsman | Team | Innings | Runs | Avg | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 38 | 862 | 26.9 | 1 | 7 |
| 2 | Suresh Raina | CSK | 38 | 751 | 23.4 | 0 | 6 |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | CSK | 36 | 682 | 34.1 | 0 | 3 |
| 4 | Ambati Rayudu | CSK/MI | 34 | 621 | 21.4 | 0 | 4 |
| 5 | Virat Kohli | n/a | — | — | — | — | — |
Top Wicket-Takers in CSK vs MI Matches (All-Time)
| Rank | Bowler | Team | Matches | Wkts | Avg | Economy | Best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lasith Malinga | MI | 28 | 31 | 18.2 | 7.1 | 4/18 |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 25 | 28 | 20.4 | 8.3 | 3/17 |
| 3 | Harbhajan Singh | MI | 22 | 24 | 22.1 | 6.9 | 3/20 |
| 4 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 20 | 22 | 21.5 | 7.2 | 3/16 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 28 | 21 | 24.6 | 7.6 | 3/14 |
CSK vs MI Head to Head in IPL Finals
IPL 2010 Final — DY Patil Stadium, Mumbai
Chennai Super Kings posted 168/5 batting first. Mumbai Indians chased but could only manage 146/9. Suresh Raina top-scored for CSK with 57 off 35 balls. Albie Morkel took 2 wickets in the final over to seal CSK’s first IPL championship. This win began the era of MS Dhoni’s dominance of the IPL.
IPL 2013 Final — Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Mumbai Indians scored 148/9 batting first in a tense low-scoring final. CSK never got going in the chase and were dismissed for 125. Kieron Pollard’s 60 off 32 balls top-scored for MI. Harbhajan Singh took 2 wickets. This remains one of the most one-sided IPL finals despite the low total.
IPL 2015 Final — Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Mumbai Indians posted a dominant 202/5. Rohit Sharma scored 50 and Lendl Simmons smashed 68 off 45. CSK never threatened in the chase and were bowled out for 161. This was the most one-sided of the four CSK-MI finals and signalled the beginning of MI’s dynasty under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy.
IPL 2019 Final — Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
The greatest IPL final ever played. CSK needed 9 runs from the last over and seemed certain to win — until Lasith Malinga bowled a perfect yorker to dismiss Shardul Thakur off the last ball. MI won by 1 run in front of a capacity crowd. MS Dhoni, watching from the non-striker’s end, could not bat in time. The image of Malinga’s celebration and Dhoni’s walk back defined an era.
What makes this rivalry the greatest in IPL history
Every great sporting rivalry has ingredients that transcend sport. CSK vs MI has them all: two dominant franchises built around legendary captains (Dhoni and Rohit Sharma) with contrasting personalities, massive fan bases from different parts of India (Tamil Nadu vs Maharashtra), and an extraordinary record of producing dramatic finishes. The 1-run 2019 final alone would have been enough to cement this as cricket’s greatest franchise rivalry. The fact that they have met 41 times with four finals across 18 seasons makes it genuinely unique in T20 history.
CSK vs MI Head to Head FAQs
Who has won more matches CSK or MI?
Mumbai Indians have won more matches than CSK in IPL head to head record.
How many times CSK vs MI played in IPL?
CSK and MI have played 41 matches in IPL history.
Which team is better CSK or MI?
Both teams are highly successful, but MI leads in head-to-head wins.
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