MI vs CSK Toss Update, Dream11 Prediction Today Match, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Pitch – IPL 2025, Match 38

MI vs CSK, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 38 [Source: AP Photos]

Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 38th match of IPL 2025. This match will be played at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on April 20 at 7:30 PM IST.

Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.

MI vs CSK Toss Update

Mumbai Indians have won the toss and they will bowl first

MI Team Changes: No changes
CSK Team Changes: Ayush Mhatre coems into the side in place of Rahul Tripathi

Hot Picks for MI vs CSK Dream11 Team Today

Mumbai Indians

Surya Kumar Yadav

• IPL 2025 Form: 265 runs in 7 matches
• MI's premier batsman with an impressive strike rate of 151.43. Suryakumar Yadav has been in excellent form, maintaining a strong average of 44.17, making him an essential fantasy pick from MI.

Ryan Rickelton

• IPL 2025 Form: 180 runs in 7 matches
• The promising wicketkeeper-batsman has been in good form with a strike rate of 150. Ryan Rickelton's consistent performances make him a solid fantasy option.

Hardik Pandya

• IPL 2025 Form: 104 runs and 11 wickets in 6 matches
• MI's captain and leading wicket-taker. Hardik Pandya's exceptional strike rate of 170.49 and impressive bowling average of 16.64 make him a must-have for fantasy teams.

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra

• IPL 2025 Form: 186 runs in 7 matches
• CSK's consistent performer with a strike rate of 132.86. Rachin Ravindra has been in outstanding form, maintaining a solid average of 31.00, making him a top fantasy pick.

MS Dhoni

• IPL 2025 Form: 130 runs in 7 matches
• The veteran finisher has been in terrific form with a strike rate of 158.54. MS Dhoni's boundary-hitting prowess makes him an excellent fantasy asset.

Noor Ahmad

• IPL 2025 Form: 12 wickets in 7 matches
• CSK's spin specialist and leading wicket-taker. Noor Ahmad's economy rate of 7.13 and bowling average of 14.25 make him an essential fantasy pick.

MI vs CSK Match 38 Weather And Pitch Today

Weather - The weather in Mumbai is expected to be clear during the match. The temperature will hover around 28°C with high humidity levels typical of Mumbai in April. There is no chance of rain during the game.

Pitch - The Wankhede Stadium has been a high-scoring venue in IPL 2023 and 2024. The average first innings score has been 198 in 2023 and 188 in 2024, while the average second innings score is 193 in 2023 and 176 in 2024. The pitch offers true bounce and is ideal for aggressive batting with an overall run rate of 9.68 in 2023 and 9.06 in 2024. Teams batting first have gained an increasing advantage at this venue, with the difference between first and second innings scores growing from 4.71 runs in 2023 to 12.14 runs in 2024.

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai - Record Of Chasing Team

In the matches played at this venue in IPL 2024, teams batting first have won 4 out of 7 games. The boundaries per 100 balls (20.67% in 2023 and 20.67% in 2024) at the venue highlight its batting-friendly nature. The powerplay run rate is 8.49, the middle overs see a slight increase to 8.73, before accelerating to 10.53 in the death overs based on 2024 data.

However, in IPL 2025 so far, two of the three matches have been won by the team chasing a target.

MI vs CSK Match 38 Captain And Vice-captain Picks

MI vs CSK Match 38 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues

MI vs CSK, Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Shaikh Rasheed
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Jasprit Bumrah, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad

Captain: Suryakumar Yadav
Vice-captain: MS Dhoni

MI vs CSK Match 38 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues

MI vs CSK, Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]

Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni, Ryan Rickelton
Batters: Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Shaik Rasheed
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner, Hardik Pandya
Bowlers: Trent Boult, Khaleel Ahmed, Noor Ahmad

MI vs CSK Match 38 Expert Advice

Wankhede Stadium historically favors first innings batters (9.68 RPO in 2023, 9.06 RPO in 2024) and aggressive stroke players. Pick batsmen who excel at boundary hitting, with Surya Kumar Yadav and MS Dhoni being prime choices for their explosive capabilities. The 17th and 20th overs are typically the highest scoring, so finishers are valuable. Pace bowlers like Hardik Pandya and Khaleel Ahmed have been more successful at this venue than spinners, though Noor Ahmad's exceptional form makes him a worthy exception.

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