MI vs CSK Dream11 Prediction, Match 33, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Mumbai Indians set to face Chennai Super Kings in the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, April 23.

By CricTracker Staff

Updated - 22 Apr 2026, 17:52 IST

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Preview

In the 33rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026, the Mumbai Indians (MI) will take on the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). Mumbai Indians delivered a dominant performance in their previous match, securing a massive 99-run victory over Gujarat Titans. Batting first, MI posted an imposing total of 199 runs, and in reply, Gujarat were bowled out for just 100. With the bat, Tilak Varma starred with an excellent 101, showcasing aggressive stroke play, while Naman Dhir made a valuable contribution of 45 runs. In the bowling department, Ashwani Kumar was exceptional, claiming four wickets, while AM Ghazanfar and Mitchell Santner chipped in with two wickets each.

On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings had a disappointing outing in their last game, suffering a 10-run defeat against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sunrisers put up a competitive 194 runs batting first, and in response, Chennai managed only 184.

CSK’s top order failed to provide a strong start, but Matthew Short steadied the innings with a composed 34, and Ayush Mhatre added a useful 30 runs. Among the bowlers, Anshul Kamboj stood out with three wickets, while Jamie Overton also made a solid impact, picking up three wickets.

Match Information

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 33

Indian Premier League, 23 Apr 2026, Thur, 7:30 PM IST ,Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Broadcast

Star Sports Network

Live Stream

JioHotstar

Weather Report

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Haze

30.0°C

66% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Mumbai Indians

W
L
L
L
L

Chennai Super Kings

L
W
W
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Ayush Mhatre

CSK - bat

201 Runs

6 Matches

2

Sanju Samson

CSK - wk

192 Runs

6 Matches

3

Naman Dhir

MI - bat

154 Runs

6 Matches

4

Sarfaraz Khan

CSK - bat

147 Runs

6 Matches

5

Tilak Varma

MI - bat

144 Runs

6 Matches

6

Rohit Sharma

MI - bat

137 Runs

4 Matches

1

Corbin Bosch

MI - bowl

275.00

1 Match

2

250.00

6 Matches

194.34

6 Matches

4

Tilak Varma

MI - bat

187.01

6 Matches

5

Ayush Mhatre

CSK - bat

177.88

6 Matches

6

Quinton de Kock

MI - wkbat

176.06

2 Matches

1

Anshul Kamboj

CSK - bat

13 Wkts

6 Matches

2

Jamie Overton

CSK - all

8 Wkts

5 Matches

3

6 Wkts

4 Matches

4

6 Wkts

5 Matches

5

Ashwani Kumar

MI - bowl

4 Wkts

1 Match

4 Wkts

3 Matches

1

Ashwani Kumar

MI - bowl

6.00

1 Match

2

Akeal Hosein

CSK - bowl

7.67

2 Matches

8.10

3 Matches

4

8.14

6 Matches

5

Khaleel Ahmed

CSK - bowl

8.67

5 Matches

6

9.35

4 Matches

Probable Playing XI

Mumbai Indians

Q de Kock (wk), Danish Malewar, Naman Dhir, SA Yadav, Tilak Varma, HH Pandya (C), Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Ashwani Kumar, JJ Bumrah, Allah Mohammad

Bench : Robin Minzq, RD Rickelton, Rohit Sharma, C Bosch, Rajangad Bawa, WG Jacks, Shardul Thakur, Mayank Rawat, DL Chahar, RS Sharma, Trent Boult, M Markande, Mohd Izhar, Krish Bhagat

Chennai Super Kings

SV Samson (wk), RD Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, MW Short, SN Khan, Dewald Brevis, S Dubey, J Overton, A Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad

Bench : MS Dhoni, Karthik Sharma, Ayush Mhatre, Shreyas Gopal, Prashant Veer, Aman Hakim Khan, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, AJ Hosein, KK Ahmed, Zak Foulkes, RD Chahar, MJ Henry, SH Johnson

Injury and availability news

(Will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

The pitch at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is widely regarded as a batting-friendly surface. Its short boundaries and flat track enable the ball to come onto the bat smoothly, allowing batters to play their shots with confidence. While fast bowlers may extract some early movement in the initial overs, the conditions tend to become more favourable for batting as the game progresses. In the previous match as well, batters dominated proceedings as both teams scored 190+ runs. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 181.

55%

Pace Bowling

45%

Spin Bowling

68%

Batting Pitch

181

Average Score

32%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

9
C

Suryakumar Yadav MI | BAT

Suryakumar has performed exceptionally well in the IPL. He has scored 328 runs with a strike rate of 157 in the last 10 games. MI fans will expect good knocks from him this season. He is definitely a good pick as a captain for your fantasy team.

8.5
VC

Sanju Samson CSK | WK

Sanju Samson delivered a solid performance in the IPL, scoring 233 runs at an impressive strike rate of 165 in the last 7 games. Fans will be hoping for another outstanding season from him.

7

Tilak Varma MI | BAT

Tilak Varma is a top-quality batter who has consistently impressed in the IPL. He scored 101 runs in his last game against Gujarat. Tilak is definitely a good choice for a Fantasy team.

9

Matthew Short CSK | ALL

Matthew Short has delivered impressive performances in the IPL, showcasing his ability as a dynamic batter. He has scored 34 runs in the last match against SRH, reflecting his aggressive and impactful approach at the crease.

8.5

Anshul Kamboj CSK | BAT

Anshul Kamboj performed exceptionally well recently, taking 18 wickets in the last 10 games. CSK fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

7.5

Mitchell Santner MI | ALL

Mitchell Santner has performed exceptionally well in the IPL. He took 10 wickets in the last 7 games. MI fans will expect a good performance from him this season.

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8.5

Mayank Rawat

MI | ALL

8.5

Shreyas Gopal

CSK | ALL

Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - Apr 22 2026 5:52 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

MI

6 : 5

CSK

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Quinton de Kock

8.5

Sanju Samson
VC

8.5

Suryakumar Yadav
C

9

Tilak Varma

7

Dewald Brevis

8

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Hardik Pandya

9

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Jamie Overton

9

Ashwani Kumar

7.5

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

MI

6 : 5

CSK

Credits Left
10.5/100

Grand League
Quinton de Kock

8.5

Sanju Samson

8.5

Suryakumar Yadav

9

Tilak Varma
C

7

Naman Dhir

7.5

Dewald Brevis

8

Sarfaraz Khan

8.5

Mitchell Santner

7.5

Jamie Overton
VC

9

Ashwani Kumar

7.5

Anshul Kamboj

8.5

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