Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings free IPL tips | Match 38

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Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match preview

The fiercest rivalry in the IPL reignites on Monday (AEST) as Mumbai Indians host Chennai Super Kings in Match 38 of the 2025 season at the Wankhede Stadium.

Both sides have been underwhelming this year, but a win here could ignite a late charge toward the playoffs.

Mumbai come into this clash with momentum on their side after back-to-back wins over Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad. They’ve started to look more settled, particularly with Jasprit Bumrah hitting his straps and Suryakumar Yadav rediscovering form.

Still, MI remain far from the polished unit they once were and remain guilty of inconsistent team selections—Will Jacks and Naman Dhir continue to rotate up and down the order.

Chennai, meanwhile, snapped a five-game losing streak with a narrow five-wicket win over Lucknow.

But it’s been a turbulent campaign for CSK, who continue to shuffle their underperforming top order. With Ruturaj Gaikwad sidelined, Stephen Fleming’s side are yet to settle on a reliable combination. There’s also uncertainty around the use of Devon Conway and Matheesha Pathirana as impact players.

Despite MI’s slight upturn, CSK’s historical dominance in this fixture remains a factor. The Super Kings have won six of their last seven against Mumbai and claimed a four-wicket win in the reverse fixture earlier this season.

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings predictions

Suryakumar Yadav has quietly become Mumbai’s most dependable batter with scores of 67, 40, and 26 in recent games. At +450 with top online bookmakers, he’s value to top-score again, especially against a CSK attack that has lacked penetration. His fluency on tacky pitches and form at the Wankhede could give him the edge.

Pathirana has quietly become Chennai’s most reliable wicket-taker at the death, with his slingy yorkers and deceptive pace variations. The Wankhede surface, which tends to favour bowlers who hit the blockhole late in the innings, suits his style perfectly. He’s taken two or more wickets in four of his last five appearances and could again be key in restricting MI’s powerful lower order. At +310 with BetOnline, there’s value backing him to lead the CSK bowling charts.

Rachin Ravindra began IPL 2025 with an explosive 65 but hasn’t passed 40 since. His recent scores—3, 4, 36, and 37—suggest vulnerability against Mumbai’s pace, especially if the surface offers early seam. A score of under 24 looks a smart bet given the form line and match-up.

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