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If there is one fixture in the history of the IPL that is referred to as the 'El Clasico,' it is Mumbai Indians (MI) versus Chennai Super Kings (CSK). These are the two teams that have collectively lifted the IPL trophy 10 times. Whenever these two sides face off, the excitement surrounding the sport of cricket reaches sky-high levels.
MI vs CSK: Head-to-Head Record
In terms of statistics, Mumbai Indians have held a slight edge over Chennai.
- Total Matches Played: 39
- Mumbai Indians Won: 21
- Chennai Super Kings Won: 18
- No Result: 0
Most Memorable Matches
- 2019 Final (Mumbai won by 1 run): The most thrilling final in IPL history! Batting first, Mumbai posted a total of 149 runs. Despite a gritty innings by Shane Watson, Lasith Malinga dismissed Shardul Thakur on the very last ball to crown Mumbai champions for the fourth time.
- 2010 Final (Chennai won by 22 runs): This marked Chennai's maiden title victory. Suresh Raina's magnificent innings of 57 runs secured a victory for Chennai, and it was this very match that marked the inception of this great rivalry.
- The Thrill of 2021 (Mumbai won by 4 wickets): Chennai had posted a mammoth total of 218 runs, but Kieron Pollard turned the impossible into reality by smashing 87 runs off just 34 balls.
Highest Scores and Other Statistics (Key Stats)
- MI's Highest Score: 219/6 (vs CSK, 2021)
- CSK's Highest Score: 218/4 (vs MI, 2021)
- Most Runs: Rohit Sharma (913 runs)
- Most Wickets: Lasith Malinga (37 wickets) and Dwayne Bravo (37 wickets)
