The CSK vs MI feud has been widely considered as the biggest feud in the history of the Indian Premier League (IPL). Known as the “El Clasico” of the IPL, these two top teams in the tournament have witnessed some of the most memorable games since the inception of the tournament in 2008.
Both CSK and MI are amongst the most successful franchises in the history of the IPL. Mumbai Indians have been crowned the winners of the IPL five times, and the same goes for Chennai Super Kings, which makes every match they play an absolute battle of champions.
Some of the greatest players who ever played cricket have faced each other in their contests, from MS Dhoni vs Rohit Sharma to Suryakumar Yadav vs Ravindra Jadeja.
CSK vs MI Head to Head Record in IPL
| Stats | CSK | MI |
| Total Matches | 41 | 41 |
| Chennai Super Kings Wins | 20 | – |
| Mumbai Indians Wins | – | 21 |
| No Result | 0 | 0 |
| Winning Percentage | 48.78% | 51.22% |
CSK vs MI Head to Head Summary
- Matches Played: 41
- CSK Won: 20
- MI Won: 21
- No Result: 0
- First Meeting: IPL 2008
- Latest Meeting: IPL 2026
- Biggest Win (CSK): 48 Runs
- Biggest Win (MI): 60 Runs
CSK vs MI Rivalry Timeline
IPL 2008
The rivalry started right from the first season of the IPL. The Chennai Super Kings won the first game between the two teams and became the top team of the league.
IPL 2010
The rivalry escalated further when CSK beat Mumbai Indians in the final match of IPL 2010 to win their first ever IPL championship.
IPL 2013
They managed to get their revenge when Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings in the IPL Final to win their very first IPL title.
IPL 2015
Once again, the two giants met each other in the IPL Final where Mumbai Indians triumphed over Chennai Super Kings to claim another IPL title.
IPL 2019
Maybe the most thrilling part of this rivalry happened in 2019. Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by just one run to make one of the most unforgettable IPL finals of all times.
IPL 2021-2026
Despite changes in their line-ups, both sides managed to entertain the fans in every season of the IPL. Fresh talents appeared alongside veteran players.
CSK vs MI All IPL Match Results (2008-2026)
| No. | Date | Season | Venue | Stage | Winner | Result |
| 1 | 23 Apr 2008 | 2008 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 6 Runs |
| 2 | 14 May 2008 | 2008 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 9 Wickets |
| 3 | 18 Apr 2009 | 2009 | Cape Town | League | MI | Won by 19 Runs |
| 4 | 16 May 2009 | 2009 | Port Elizabeth | League | CSK | Won by 7 Wickets |
| 5 | 25 Apr 2010 | 2010 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 5 Wickets |
| 6 | 6 Apr 2010 | 2010 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 24 Runs |
| 7 | 25 Apr 2010 | 2010 | Navi Mumbai | Final | CSK | Won by 22 Runs |
| 8 | 22 Apr 2011 | 2011 | Chennai | League | MI | Won by 8 Runs |
| 9 | 4 May 2012 | 2012 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 2 Wickets |
| 10 | 23 May 2012 | 2012 | Bengaluru | Eliminator | CSK | Won by 38 Runs |
| 11 | 6 Apr 2013 | 2013 | Chennai | League | MI | Won by 9 Runs |
| 12 | 5 May 2013 | 2013 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 60 Runs |
| 13 | 21 May 2013 | 2013 | Delhi | Qualifier 1 | CSK | Won by 48 Runs |
| 14 | 26 May 2013 | 2013 | Kolkata | Final | MI | Won by 23 Runs |
| 15 | 25 Apr 2014 | 2014 | Dubai | League | CSK | Won by 7 Wickets |
| 16 | 10 May 2014 | 2014 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 4 Wickets |
| 17 | 28 May 2014 | 2014 | Mumbai | Eliminator | CSK | Won by 7 Wickets |
| 18 | 17 Apr 2015 | 2015 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 8 Runs |
| 19 | 8 May 2015 | 2015 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 6 Wickets |
| 20 | 19 May 2015 | 2015 | Mumbai | Qualifier 1 | MI | Won by 25 Runs |
| 21 | 24 May 2015 | 2015 | Kolkata | Final | MI | Won by 41 Runs |
| – | 2016 | 2016 | – | – | – | CSK did not participate |
| – | 2017 | 2017 | – | – | – | CSK did not participate |
| 22 | 7 Apr 2018 | 2018 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 1 Wicket |
| 23 | 28 Apr 2018 | 2018 | Pune | League | MI | Won by 8 Wickets |
| 24 | 3 Apr 2019 | 2019 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 37 Runs |
| 25 | 26 Apr 2019 | 2019 | Chennai | League | MI | Won by 46 Runs |
| 26 | 7 May 2019 | 2019 | Chennai | Qualifier 1 | MI | Won by 6 Wickets |
| 27 | 12 May 2019 | 2019 | Hyderabad | Final | MI | Won by 1 Run |
| 28 | 19 Sep 2020 | 2020 | Abu Dhabi | League | CSK | Won by 5 Wickets |
| 29 | 23 Oct 2020 | 2020 | Sharjah | League | MI | Won by 10 Wickets |
| 30 | 1 May 2021 | 2021 | Delhi | League | MI | Won by 4 Wickets |
| 31 | 19 Sep 2021 | 2021 | Dubai | League | CSK | Won by 20 Runs |
| 32 | 21 Apr 2022 | 2022 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 3 Wickets |
| 33 | 12 May 2022 | 2022 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 5 Wickets |
| 34 | 8 Apr 2023 | 2023 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 7 Wickets |
| 35 | 6 May 2023 | 2023 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 6 Wickets |
| 36 | 14 Apr 2024 | 2024 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 20 Runs |
| 37 | 23 Mar 2025 | 2025 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 4 Wickets |
| 38 | 20 Apr 2025 | 2025 | Mumbai | League | MI | Won by 9 Wickets |
| 39 | 23 Apr 2026 | 2026 | Mumbai | League | CSK | Won by 103 Runs |
| 40 | 2 May 2026 | 2026 | Chennai | League | CSK | Won by 8 Wickets |
Head-to-Head Record by IPL Era
| IPL Period | Matches | CSK Wins | MI Wins |
| 2008–2010 | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| 2011–2013 | 7 | 2 | 5 |
| 2014–2017 | 4* | 2 | 2 |
| 2018–2020 | 8 | 3 | 5 |
| 2021–2023 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| 2024–2026 | 9 | 5 | 4 |
CSK vs MI in IPL Finals
| Year | Winner | Margin |
| 2010 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 22 Runs |
| 2013 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 23 Runs |
| 2019 | Mumbai Indians | Won by 1 Run |
Most Memorable CSK vs MI Matches
CSK won inaugural clash (2008)
The rivalry was sparked off after Chennai beat Mumbai in the inaugural match between the two teams.
IPL 2010 Final
CSK beat Mumbai Indians and won their first IPL title through MS Dhoni.
IPL 2013 Final
Rohit Sharma led his team to win its first IPL trophy by beating Chennai in the final.
IPL 2019 Final
One of the best IPL matches saw Mumbai Indians defend 149 and win by a margin of just one run thanks to Lasith Malinga’s amazing last over.
CSK vs MI Venue-wise Head-to-Head Record
| Venue | Matches | CSK Won | MI Won |
| Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 13 | 5 | 8 |
| MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Neutral Venues | 16 | 9 | 7 |
Home vs Away Record
| Team | Home Wins | Away Wins |
| Chennai Super Kings | 6 | 14 |
| Mumbai Indians | 9 | 12 |
Highest Team Totals in CSK vs MI Matches
| Team | Score | Season |
| Mumbai Indians | 219/6 | IPL 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 218/4 | IPL 2026 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 208/4 | IPL 2021 |
| Mumbai Indians | 202/5 | IPL 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 207/6 | IPL 2026 |
Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Score | Season |
| Mumbai Indians | 104 | IPL 2026 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 79 | IPL 2013 |
| Mumbai Indians | 136/8 | IPL 2021 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 109/8 | IPL 2012 |
| Mumbai Indians | 139/8 | IPL 2010 |
Highest Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Score |
| Sanju Samson | CSK | 101* |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 105* |
| Shane Watson | CSK | 80* |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 88* |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 87* |
Most Runs in CSK vs MI Matches
| Rank | Player | Team | Runs |
| 1 | Rohit Sharma | MI | 820+ |
| 2 | Suresh Raina | CSK | 740+ |
| 3 | MS Dhoni | CSK | 730+ |
| 4 | Ambati Rayudu | MI/CSK | 710+ |
| 5 | Kieron Pollard | MI | 700+ |
| 6 | Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 600+ |
| 7 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 500+ |
| 8 | Faf du Plessis | CSK | 450+ |
Best Batting Performances
Rohit Sharma – 105*
Rohit Sharma became one of the few batters who could achieve a century in the IPL’s most heated competition, putting up one of the best performances against Chennai.
Sanju Samson – 101* (2026)
Samson became the first batter from Chennai Super Kings to achieve a century against Mumbai Indians, helping Chennai post an amazing 103 run victory against Mumbai at Wankhede Stadium.
Kieron Pollard – 87* (2021)
Pollard came out with a stunning performance in an IPL chase, scoring an unbeaten 87 that helped Mumbai chase over 215 runs against Chennai.
Ruturaj Gaikwad – 88*
The CSK opener has been performing consistently well against Mumbai for the past few years.
Most Wickets in CSK vs MI IPL Matches
| Rank | Player | Team | Wickets |
| 1 | Lasith Malinga | MI | 37 |
| 1 | Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 37 |
| 3 | Harbhajan Singh | MI/CSK | 24 |
| 4 | Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 22 |
| 5 | Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 20 |
| 6 | Deepak Chahar | CSK | 17 |
| 7 | Mitchell McClenaghan | MI | 16 |
| 8 | Ravichandran Ashwin | CSK | 15 |
Best Bowling Figures in CSK vs MI Matches
| Player | Team | Figures | Season |
| Akeal Hosein | CSK | 4/17 | IPL 2026 |
| Harbhajan Singh | MI | 5/18 | IPL 2011 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 4/37 | IPL 2019 Final |
| Dwayne Bravo | CSK | 4/42 | IPL 2013 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | 3/14 | IPL 2020 |
Most Sixes in CSK vs MI Matches
| Player | Team | Sixes |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 38 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 34 |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 31 |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 28 |
| Ambati Rayudu | MI/CSK | 25 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | 23 |
FAQs
Who leads the CSK vs MI head-to-head record in IPL?
Mumbai Indians hold a narrow lead over Chennai Super Kings after the 2026 IPL season.
How many times have CSK and MI met in IPL?
They have played 41 IPL matches from 2008 to 2026.
Who has scored the most runs in CSK vs MI matches?
Rohit Sharma is the leading run-scorer in this rivalry.
Who has taken the most wickets in CSK vs MI matches?
Lasith Malinga and Dwayne Bravo jointly hold the record with 37 wickets each.
What is the biggest win in CSK vs MI history?
CSK’s 103-run victory in IPL 2026 is the largest winning margin by runs in this rivalry.
Final Thoughts
CSK vs MI is still regarded as the most significant and prestigious rivalry in the history of IPL. Considering the great players who have played vital parts in this match, like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Lasith Malinga, Suresh Raina, Kieron Pollard, Ravindra Jadeja, Jasprit Bumrah, and Suryakumar Yadav, each time there is an added momentous tale.
Even though MI has held an edge over CSK in the past due to their superior historical record, Chennai Super Kings have managed to come close enough that now every CSK vs MI match going forward will remain among the major highlights of IPL.