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The Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings rivalry is one of the most statistically significant matchups in IPL history. Both franchises have won five IPL championships, and their head-to-head record has remained remarkably close across more than four decades of matches. Through the end of the 2026 IPL season, the teams had played 41 IPL matches, with Mumbai Indians winning 21 and Chennai Super Kings winning 20. There have been no ties or no-results in those 41 meetings.
The numbers become even more interesting when batting and bowling records are examined. Rohit Sharma leads the matchup’s run-scoring charts, while Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga share the distinction of being the leading wicket-takers in the fixture in the available statistical record. The rivalry has also produced four IPL finals, several playoff encounters and some of the tournament’s closest finishes.
Head-to-Head Stats
The overall IPL record remains extremely close.
| Statistic | Mumbai Indians | Chennai Super Kings |
|---|---|---|
| Matches | 41 | 41 |
| Wins | 21 | 20 |
| Losses | 20 | 21 |
| No Results | 0 | 0 |
| Win Percentage | 51.22% | 48.78% |
| Highest Total | 219/6 | 218/4 |
| Lowest Total | 104 | 79 |
| Highest Successful Chase | 219 | 189 |
The one-win difference after 41 matches illustrates how closely matched the franchises have been historically. Mumbai have a marginally better overall record, while Chennai’s recent results have narrowed the gap considerably.
Batting Statistics
The rivalry has featured some of the IPL’s most prolific batters. Rohit Sharma has scored more runs against Chennai than any other player in the fixture, while MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina are next on the list.
| Player | Team | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 913 | 33.81 | 133.87 | 105* |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 736 | 36.80 | 137.05 | 63* |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 736 | 28.30 | 140.19 | 83 |
| Ambati Rayudu | CSK/MI | 664 | 25.53 | 126.71 | 72 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 636 | 35.33 | 169.60 | 87 |
Rohit’s 913 runs give him a clear lead in the all-time scoring chart for this fixture. His highest score, an unbeaten 105, is also the only century listed among the leading run-scorers above.
Dhoni’s numbers are notable for a different reason. His average of 36.80 is higher than Rohit’s, while his strike rate of 137.05 reflects his long-standing role as a middle- and lower-order finisher.
Kieron Pollard’s strike rate stands out particularly strongly. His 169.60 against Chennai illustrates how frequently he operated as a late-innings accelerator rather than a conventional anchor.
Leading Run Scorers
Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s record against Chennai is one of the defining batting statistics of the rivalry. His 913 runs came at an average above 33 and a strike rate of 133.87.
His unbeaten 105 remains his highest score in the fixture. The innings also helped establish his reputation as one of Mumbai’s most important performers in major CSK-MI contests.
MS Dhoni
Dhoni has accumulated 736 runs against Mumbai.
His average of 36.80 is the highest among the five leading run-scorers in the cited record. His unbeaten 63 is also significant because many of his important contributions against Mumbai have come while finishing an innings rather than opening it.
Suresh Raina
Raina also scored 736 runs against Mumbai.
His strike rate of 140.19 reflects the aggressive approach that characterized his middle-order batting during the peak CSK years. His highest score against MI was 83.
Bowling Statistics
The bowling records are equally competitive.
| Bowler | Team(s) | Wickets | Bowling Average | Economy | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Bravo | MI/CSK | 37 | 20.51 | 8.20 | 4/42 |
| Lasith Malinga | MI | 37 | 17.59 | 7.27 | 5/32 |
| Harbhajan Singh | MI/CSK | 26 | 25.50 | 6.57 | 5/18 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | 23 | 30.43 | 8.53 | 3/20 |
| R. Ashwin | CSK | 15 | 32.06 | 6.77 | 3/30 |
Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga are level on 37 wickets in the matchup. However, Malinga’s lower bowling average and economy rate underline how effective he was at containing Chennai’s batting.
Harbhajan Singh’s record is also noteworthy because he represented both franchises during his career and accumulated 26 wickets against this opposition.
Highest Team Totals
The batting ceiling of this rivalry has been extremely high.
| Team | Highest Total | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 219/6 | 2019 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 218/4 | 2018 |
Mumbai’s highest total against CSK is 219/6, while Chennai’s best is 218/4. The two scores are separated by only one run, another illustration of how closely the teams have matched each other at their best.
The 2019 Mumbai total is particularly memorable because the team produced it during a season in which the two franchises met four times.
Lowest Team Totals
| Team | Lowest Total |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 104 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 79 |
Chennai’s lowest score against Mumbai is 79, while Mumbai’s lowest is 104 in the available 41-match IPL record.
The difference between the highest and lowest totals demonstrates the huge variation in this rivalry. Matches have ranged from low-scoring bowling contests to games where both sides have approached or exceeded 200.
Top Individual Scores
| Player | Team | Highest Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rohit Sharma | MI | 105* |
| Suresh Raina | CSK | 83 |
| Kieron Pollard | MI | 87 |
| Ambati Rayudu | CSK/MI | 72 |
| MS Dhoni | CSK | 63* |
Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten century remains the standout individual score among the leading performers. Raina and Pollard also produced substantial innings, while Dhoni’s unbeaten 63 highlights his effectiveness in pressure situations.
Best Bowling Performances
Lasith Malinga owns the best bowling figures among the leading wicket-takers listed in the head-to-head record, with 5/32.
Harbhajan Singh also recorded a five-wicket haul, finishing with 5/18. His economy rate of 6.57 across the rivalry is lower than those of Malinga and Bravo, emphasizing his ability to operate economically while still taking wickets.
| Bowler | Best Figures |
|---|---|
| Harbhajan Singh | 5/18 |
| Lasith Malinga | 5/32 |
| Dwayne Bravo | 4/42 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 3/20 |
| Ravichandran Ashwin | 3/30 |
Recent Head-to-Head Results
The recent period has shifted toward Chennai.
| Season | Result |
|---|---|
| 2026 | CSK won both matches |
| 2025 | CSK won one, MI won one |
| 2024 | CSK won by 20 runs |
| 2023 | CSK won both matches |
| 2022 | MI won one, CSK won one |
| 2021 | CSK won one, MI won one |
| 2020 | CSK won one, MI won one |
The 2026 season was particularly significant because Chennai won both meetings. At Wankhede, CSK defeated Mumbai by 103 runs, and in Chennai they won by eight wickets.
2026: A Season Dominated by CSK
CSK Won by 103 Runs at Wankhede
The first meeting of 2026 was one of the most striking results in the rivalry.
Chennai scored 207/6, while Mumbai were bowled out for only 104. CSK therefore won by 103 runs. The result was particularly notable because Wankhede is traditionally associated with high-scoring batting performances.
The 103-run margin became the biggest victory by runs in this matchup.
CSK Won by Eight Wickets in Chennai
The second meeting took place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 2.
Mumbai scored 159/7, with Naman Dhir making 57 from 37 balls and Ryan Rickelton scoring 37 from 24. Chennai responded with 160/2 in 18.1 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad led the chase with an unbeaten 67 from 48 balls.
The eight-wicket result completed a 2-0 season sweep for Chennai.
2025 Results
The 2025 season was much more balanced.
Mumbai won the April meeting at Wankhede by nine wickets, while Chennai won the March fixture at Chepauk by four wickets.
This continued the pattern seen throughout much of the rivalry: one team may dominate an individual season, but sustained dominance across the entire history has been rare.
2024: CSK Win at Wankhede
Chennai defeated Mumbai by 20 runs in the 2024 meeting.
The match was notable for CSK’s ability to post a competitive total and then protect it against Mumbai’s powerful batting lineup. It was another example of Chennai’s strong record against Mumbai during the recent phase of the rivalry.
2023: Two CSK Victories
Chennai won both meetings in 2023.
The first came at Wankhede, where CSK won by seven wickets. Chennai then won the return fixture by six wickets at Chepauk.
The two results were important because they followed a period when Mumbai had generally held the historical advantage in the rivalry.
The Four IPL Finals
Mumbai and Chennai have met in four IPL finals, making this one of the most important championship rivalries in league history.
| Year | Final | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CSK vs MI | CSK | 22 runs |
| 2013 | MI vs CSK | MI | 23 runs |
| 2015 | MI vs CSK | MI | 41 runs |
| 2019 | MI vs CSK | MI | 1 run |
Chennai won the first final between the teams in 2010, securing their maiden IPL championship. Mumbai then won the next three finals between the franchises in 2013, 2015 and 2019.
The 2019 final is especially famous because Mumbai won by just one run, making it the narrowest of the four championship meetings.
Knockout Record
The rivalry has extended beyond league matches.
Mumbai and Chennai have faced each other in multiple high-pressure playoff games, including Qualifiers and finals. During the period from 2013 through 2019, Mumbai won 11 of the 17 meetings between the teams, including several knockout victories.
The knockout history is one reason the statistical rivalry carries more weight than the overall one-win difference might suggest. Their encounters have frequently had consequences for championship qualification.
Season-by-Season Head-to-Head
| Season | Matches | MI Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | 0 | — | — |
| 2017 | 0 | — | — |
| 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Total | 41 | 21 | 20 |
The teams did not meet in the 2016 or 2017 IPL seasons because Chennai Super Kings were suspended from the competition during those two seasons. The rivalry resumed in 2018.
Interesting Statistical Facts
One Win Separates the Teams
After 41 IPL meetings, Mumbai lead 21-20. That means the entire historical advantage is just one match.
Both Teams Have Five IPL Titles
Mumbai Indians won championships in 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020. Chennai Super Kings won in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. Both franchises therefore have five IPL titles.
2019 Was Mumbai’s Perfect Season Against CSK
Mumbai defeated Chennai in all four meetings during the 2019 season, including the final. It remains the only season in which either side completed a four-match sweep of the other.
Chennai’s Recent Run
From 2020 through 2026, Chennai won nine of 13 meetings according to the season-by-season statistical breakdown. Mumbai won four during that period.
The Rivalry Has Produced 100-Plus Run Victories
The 2026 CSK victory at Wankhede was particularly unusual. Chennai won by 103 runs after scoring 207/6, while Mumbai were dismissed for 104.
Venue-Wise Record
The rivalry has been played at Chennai, Mumbai and neutral venues.
| Location | MI Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | 6 | 5 |
| Mumbai | 9 | 9 |
| Neutral venues | 7 | 7 |
These venue figures reflect the broader 43-match rivalry count reported in some databases that includes two non-IPL Champions League T20 meetings. For the IPL-only record, the teams have played 41 matches.
This distinction is important when comparing statistics online. Some sources include Champions League T20 matches, while others count only IPL fixtures. For a clean IPL head-to-head comparison, the 41-match figure is the appropriate reference after the 2026 season.
Major Records
| Record | Statistic |
|---|---|
| IPL meetings | 41 |
| MI wins | 21 |
| CSK wins | 20 |
| MI highest total | 219/6 |
| CSK highest total | 218/4 |
| MI lowest total | 104 |
| CSK lowest total | 79 |
| MI leading run scorer | Rohit Sharma, 913 |
| CSK leading run scorer | MS Dhoni/Suresh Raina, 736 each |
| Leading wicket tally | Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga, 37 each |
| Best bowling | Harbhajan Singh, 5/18 |
| Highest individual score | Rohit Sharma, 105* |
| Largest winning margin | CSK by 103 runs in 2026 |
| Narrowest IPL final | MI won by 1 run in 2019 |
The figures show just how much history is packed into this matchup. The overall win difference is minimal, but the rivalry contains enormous contrasts in individual performances, team totals and winning margins.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How many times have Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings played in the IPL?
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have played 41 IPL matches through the end of the 2026 season. Mumbai have won 21 and Chennai have won 20, with no ties or no-results.
2. Who has the better head-to-head record, MI or CSK?
Mumbai Indians currently lead the IPL head-to-head record 21-20. The margin is only one victory, making this one of the closest long-running matchups in the tournament.
3. Who has scored the most runs in MI vs CSK matches?
Rohit Sharma leads the batting charts with 913 runs against Chennai in this fixture. MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina are next with 736 runs each in the cited record.
4. Who has taken the most wickets in MI vs CSK matches?
Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga are level at 37 wickets each in the available head-to-head statistics. Malinga has the superior bowling average and economy rate of the two.
5. What was the biggest win in MI vs CSK history?
Chennai Super Kings recorded the biggest IPL victory in the matchup in April 2026, defeating Mumbai Indians by 103 runs at Wankhede. CSK scored 207/6 before dismissing MI for 104.
Conclusion
The statistical history of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is remarkably balanced. After 41 IPL meetings, Mumbai hold a narrow 21-20 advantage, while both franchises have won five IPL championships.
Rohit Sharma leads the batting charts with 913 runs, while Dwayne Bravo and Lasith Malinga share the top wicket tally with 37 apiece. The matchup has also produced four IPL finals, including Mumbai’s one-run victory in the 2019 championship game.
The latest chapter came in 2026, when Chennai won both league meetings, including a 103-run victory at Wankhede and an eight-wicket win in Chennai. Those results narrowed the historical gap even further and added another significant statistical chapter to one of the IPL’s longest-running rivalries.