IPL 2026: CSK vs MI Prediction, Match 44- Who Will Win Today?

CSK vs MI predictions [Source: AFP, AP]

The Chennai Super Kings host their arch-nemesis, the Mumbai Indians, in Match 44 of IPL 2026 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on May 2 at 7:30 PM (IST).

Both teams started the season with similar struggles; however, CSK have pulled back three wins and sit 6th on the table after 8 matches, while MI are 9th placed with 4 points in 8 matches. A win could help MI climb up to as high as number 6, and for CSK, it would solidify their potential top-4 chances.

CSK vs MI current form (last 5 matches)

CSK vs MI player battles

Sanju Samson vs Jasprit Bumrah

CSK’s newest star, Sanju Samson, has hit the ground running in IPL 2026, with two centuries to his name. He will be up against an out-of-form Jasprit Bumrah, who is on the lookout for wickets and would be raring to bounce back against the biggest rivals. So far, he has scored 84 runs in 74 balls, scoring at a strike rate of 113.50 with two dismissals.

Hardik Pandya vs Anshul Kamboj

Hardik Pandya, after some dull performances in the season, looked good for his 31 off 15 in the death overs of the last match. He will once again look to replicate the performance against CSK, where he faces Anshul Kamboj in this fixture. Kamboj is currently the leading wicket-taker in 15-20 overs this IPL, which makes this an intriguing contest.

Surykumar Yadav vs Noor Ahmad

Another high-profile player struggling to find his form in IPL 2026 is the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, with only 162 runs in 8 innings. Previously, he has done well against the left-arm wrist spinners, striking at 134.30 in 14 innings for 133 runs with three dismissals.

Noor Ahmad, who has picked a 3/21 in the tournament would be a great match-up for Yadav to regain some of his form in the middle-overs. Hence, how the duo fares against each other will be interesting to watch.

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CSK vs MI top performers (current squad members)

Most runs for CSK vs MI

MS Dhoni has scored 736 runs in 35 innings against MI at a strike rate of 137.05, with three fifties scored.

Most wickets for CSK vs MI

Noor Ahmed from the current CSK squad has 6 wickets in 5 innings at an economy rate of 7.09 and the best figures of 4/18.

Most runs for MI vs CSK

Rohit Sharma has scored 913 runs in 31 innings against CSK at a strike rate of 133.87 with 8 fifties and a hundred.

Most wickets for MI vs CSK

Jasprit Bumrah has 15 wickets in 17 innings with an economy rate of 7.58 runs per over. He has the best figures of 2/10.

CSK vs MI toss prediction

In recent months, the Chepauk pitch has turned into a high-scoring venue. In the 4 matches of the ongoing IPL, 2 matches have been won batting first and two chasing. The average first innings score is 192.6, and the team winning the toss would prefer chasing the target.

CSK vs MI 1st innings score prediction

Powerplay – 65/1

Final score – 216/4

CSK vs MI 2nd innings score prediction

Powerplay – 75/0

Final score – 217/3

CSK vs MI top players prediction

CSK top players' prediction

Probable best batters

Sanju Samson, Dewald Brevis

Probable best bowlers

Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh

MI top players prediction

Probable best batters

Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks

Probable best bowlers

Hardik Pandya, Allah Ghazanfar

Who will hit the most sixes in CSK vs MI IPL 2026, Match 44?

Sanju Samson

Who will score the most fours in CSK vs MI IPL 2026, Match 44?

Tilak Varma

CSK vs MI match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 44?

All things considered, it is a must-win match for the Mumbai Indians if they want to stay alive in the tournament. So, they may give CSK a good match in their backyard. CSK have been susceptible at Chepauk recently and could once again lose to their arch-rivals.

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