Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians have shared 41 IPL matches since 2008 — more than any other pair in the league’s history — and their head-to-head record is as close as the cricket: MI lead 21–20. That single-win margin is the finest argument for why this is still called the El Clásico of the IPL.
Quick Answer
CSK vs MI Head-to-Head: 41 IPL matches played (2008–2026). MI lead 21–20. Four IPL finals — MI won 3, CSK won 1. Highest total: 219 (MI). CSK’s biggest win: 103 runs (Apr 23, 2026, Wankhede). Last 6 meetings: CSK won 5. Top run-scorer: Rohit Sharma (~820+ runs). Top wicket-taker: Lasith Malinga (37 wkts).
हिन्दी: मुंबई इंडियंस ने 41 में से 21 मैच जीते हैं, चेन्नई सुपर किंग्स ने 20 — आईपीएल का सबसे बराबरी का रिवाइवल।
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WinsCSK vs MI — At a Glance
- Total matches: 41 (2008–2026)
- MI: 21 wins · CSK: 20 wins · NR: 0
- IPL Finals: 4 — Finals record: MI 3, CSK 1 (CSK won 2010; MI won 2013, 2015, 2019)
- Highest total: 219/6 (MI vs CSK, 2021)
- Lowest total: 79 (CSK vs MI)
- Biggest win by runs: CSK by 103 runs (Apr 23, 2026, Wankhede)
- Last meeting: CSK won by 8 wkts (May 2, 2026, Chepauk)
- Top run-scorer (overall): Rohit Sharma — 820+ runs
- Top wicket-taker: Lasith Malinga — 37 wkts
📊 The Number That Defines This Rivalry
Here’s the split that most H2H pages miss: before 2022, MI led 20–13 across 33 matches — a commanding 60.6% win rate built on three finals victories and a stranglehold on Chepauk (MI won five straight there from 2012 to 2019). Then CSK turned the tables almost completely. From 2022 onwards across 8 matches, CSK have taken 7 wins to MI’s 1. That means the team currently “leading” the all-time record is actually losing the modern era by a landslide. The single win separating them in the overall tally hides an 87.5% CSK dominance rate since the 2022 season — the sharpest form reversal in this rivalry’s 17-year history.
CSK vs MI — Season by Season Record
| Season | Played | CSK W | MI W | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 0 | CSK won both; Jayasuriya 114* for MI in defeat |
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1 | MI won |
| 2010 | 4 | 3 | 1 | CSK beat MI in the final by 22 runs — CSK’s maiden title |
| 2011 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split |
| 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Rohit 105* (MI win); CLT20 not counted |
| 2013 | 4 | 1 | 3 | MI won final by 23 runs; CSK won Qualifier 1 by 48 runs |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 3 | MI won final by 41 runs; CSK suspended 2016–17 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | CSK suspended (Rising Pune Supergiant) |
| 2017 | — | — | — | CSK suspended (Rising Pune Supergiant) |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split; CSK won title that season |
| 2019 | 4 | 1 | 3 | MI won iconic 1-run final; Malinga’s last-ball LBW |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | 2 | MI won by 10 wkts at Sharjah — most comprehensive win |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 | MI hit 219/6 — highest total in this rivalry |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 | 0 | CSK doubled up; won title that year |
| 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1 | Split; Rohit 105* in MI win |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | CSK won opener; MI replied with emphatic 9-wkt win |
| 2026 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Samson 101* (103-run win); Gaikwad 67 (8-wkt win) |
| Total | 41 | 20 | 21 |
Biggest Wins on Each Side
🏆 CSK’s Biggest Win — 103 Runs (April 23, 2026)
Sanju Samson walked out at No. 2 at Wankhede and produced one of the finest individual performances in this rivalry’s history: 101 not out off 54 balls, with 10 fours and 6 sixes. CSK posted 207/6, then Impact Player Akeal Hosein dismantled MI for just 104 in 19 overs with a four-wicket haul. A 103-run margin — CSK’s largest ever in any IPL match — made it their statement win of the 2026 season.
🏆 MI’s Biggest Win — 10 Wickets (October 23, 2020)
At Sharjah during the UAE bubble season, MI chased down CSK’s total without losing a single wicket. It remains the most complete batting performance any team has produced in this fixture. The win also underlined how dramatically CSK had struggled in 2020, when they missed the playoffs for the first time in franchise history.
Top Performers in the CSK–MI Rivalry
Rohit Sharma’s dominance in this fixture is the most underrated stat in IPL history. He’s averaged above 30 across nearly three dozen innings, with nine 50-plus scores — joint-most by any batter in this matchup. His 105 not out in IPL 2024 proved he can still produce his best against the greatest rivalry opponent.
On the bowling side, Malinga’s 37 wickets stand as the benchmark. He’s also the man who defined the rivalry’s most famous moment: the 2019 final’s last-ball LBW to Shardul Thakur. Dwayne Bravo, who played for both sides across his career, sits joint-second in the wickets list — a quirk that says a lot about how permeable the line between these clubs has been at times.
The Four IPL Finals
| Year | Venue | Winner | Margin | Key Moment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | DY Patil, Mumbai | CSK | 22 runs | CSK’s maiden title; Dhoni’s masterstroke with batting order |
| 2013 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI | 23 runs | MI’s first title; Rohit’s calm 65 |
| 2015 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | MI | 41 runs | Rohit 50 in final; Malinga 2/32 |
| 2019 | Rajiv Gandhi, Hyderabad | MI | 1 run | Malinga’s last-ball yorker to Shardul Thakur LBW |
No other pair of IPL franchises has met in the final more than twice. CSK and MI have done it four times — three in six years between 2013 and 2019. The 2019 edition remains the most analysed match in IPL history: MI won 149–8 against CSK’s 148–7, with Shane Watson’s 80 off 59 falling just short of a miracle. Malinga went for 42 in three overs before bowling the final delivery. He landed a disguised slower yorker. Shardul Thakur missed. The umpire’s finger went up. Watson was run out the ball before. The margin: one run.
Venue Breakdown
| Venue | Played | CSK W | MI W | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | ~14 | ~6 | ~8 | CSK’s Apr 2026 win (103 runs) biggest at this ground |
| MA Chidambaram, Chennai | ~12 | ~7 | ~5 | MI won five straight there 2012–2019; CSK reclaiming now |
| Neutral / Other | ~15 | ~7 | ~8 | Includes UAE matches, Kolkata finals |
CSK — IPL 2026 Season
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- IPL 2026 vs MI: Won both matches
- Key weapon: Sanju Samson’s aggression at No. 2
- Spin attack: Noor Ahmed + Akeal Hosein
- MS Dhoni: Did not play in 2026 fixtures vs MI
MI — IPL 2026 Season
- Captain: Hardik Pandya
- IPL 2026 vs CSK: Lost both matches
- Key absentee: Rohit Sharma (hamstring, both 2026 games)
- Pace attack: Jasprit Bumrah; Allah Ghazanfar spin
- Finished 9th — worst placing in recent history
The numbers say MI “lead” this rivalry. But that verdict is now doing real damage to reality. CSK have won 7 of the last 8 meetings — including both clashes in 2026 — and the version of MI that piled up those early-era wins barely resembles the team walking out today without Rohit, without Dhoni as opponent, and without Malinga. The franchise that actually leads this rivalry right now is Chennai, and it isn’t particularly close.
The one thing stopping me from handing CSK the bragging rights outright is the finals record. Three IPL finals victories — including that one-run gut-punch in Hyderabad — belong to MI. And historically, when the pressure has been at its absolute maximum, MI’s cricketers have found a way. CSK fans counter with 2010, and they’re right. But MI have converted three opportunities to CSK’s one. Until CSK win another final against Mumbai, the overall edge still belongs to the blue jersey.
CSK vs MI — Frequently Asked Questions
Who leads the CSK vs MI head-to-head record in IPL?
Mumbai Indians lead the all-time head-to-head 21–20 across 41 IPL matches played from 2008 to 2026. However, CSK have won 7 of the last 8 meetings, including both fixtures in IPL 2026, meaning the recent form picture is firmly in Chennai’s favour.
How many times have CSK and MI met in an IPL final?
Four times — in 2010, 2013, 2015, and 2019. No other pair of franchises has met in an IPL final more than twice. Mumbai Indians won three of those finals (2013, 2015, 2019), while Chennai Super Kings won the first one in 2010 by 22 runs.
What is the highest team total in CSK vs MI matches?
Mumbai Indians posted 219/6 against Chennai Super Kings in the 2021 IPL season — the highest total recorded in this fixture. CSK’s highest total in the rivalry is 218. The lowest total is CSK’s 79, with MI’s worst score now being 104, set in April 2026 when they were bowled out chasing 208.
Who is the leading run-scorer in CSK vs MI matches?
Rohit Sharma holds the record with 820-plus runs across this rivalry (as of IPL 2026). He surpassed Suresh Raina’s 710-run tally during IPL 2025. Raina is second, MS Dhoni third. Only two players — Sanath Jayasuriya (114* in 2008) and Rohit Sharma (105* in 2012) — have scored centuries in this fixture, both for Mumbai Indians.
Who is the leading wicket-taker in CSK vs MI matches?
Lasith Malinga tops the list with 37 wickets, including the most celebrated delivery in rivalry history — the final-ball yorker in the 2019 IPL final that dismissed Shardul Thakur LBW and handed MI a one-run victory. Dwayne Bravo, who played for both sides, is joint-second in the wickets tally.
Bottom Line
41 matches, a one-win gap, four finals, and a form reversal that flipped the rivalry upside down. Mumbai Indians technically hold the head-to-head lead, but CSK’s 7-of-8 recent record makes that feel increasingly historical. The IPL winners list still shows both franchises at five titles apiece — the only genuine tie that matters. Until one of them breaks away in the finals or sustains a form dominance over a full season, this rivalry will stay exactly what it has been for 17 years: the closest thing Indian cricket has to an unsettled argument.
