CSK vs MI Dream11 Prediction, Dream11 Playing XI, Today Match 44, IPL 2026

Dream11 fantasy XI tips and guide for match 44 of the IPL 2026 between CSK vs MI to be played in Chennai.

Once regarded as the game of the tournament, it seems to have lost its charm. We are talking about an Indian Premier League (IPL) game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI). Famously known as “El Clásico” of the IPL, this game was among the watchlist of the IPL fans.

But the poor form of two teams in recent seasons has impacted the interest of the fans. This season also, these two teams are struggling badly. MI have only four points, and CSK have six as of now. These two teams will take on each other on Saturday at Chepauk Stadium at 7:30 PM IST.

CSK hammered MI by 103 runs in MI last week. Currently, These two teams are fighting for their survival, and one of these sides will get a push with a win here. After considering the form of two teams, we can say that the team that will make fewer mistakes will get over the line.

CSK vs MI: Match Details

• Match: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Mumbai Indians (MI), Match 44, IPL 2026
• Match Date: May 02, 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 7:30 P.M. (Indian Standard Time) / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM LOCAL
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

CSK vs MI Head-to-Head: CSK (19) – MI (21)

These two sides have faced each other 40 times in the IPL. Mumbai Indians have won 21 games, and Chennai Super Kings have been victorious 19 times.

CSK vs MI: Weather Report

The forecast for Saturday evening in Chennai shows cloudy conditions with an average humidity of 77 percent. The expected temperature will be around 31°C.

CSK vs MI Pitch Report

Chepauk Stadium has offered a good batting track in the IPL. Three out of four games have seen a score of over 190 this season. The wicket here tends to slow down a bit, and spinners will get some grip as the game goes on.

The average score here is around 180-190, and batting second will be ideal because of the dew in the second innings.

CSK vs MI Predicted XIs:

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh. (Impact Player: Sarfaraz Khan)

Mumbai Indians: Ryan Rickelton (wk), Will Jacks, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya (c), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar, Ashwani Kumar. (Impact Player: Shardul Thakur)

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 1 CSK vs MI Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Will Jacks

Bowlers: Anshul Kamboj, AM Ghazanfar

Captain First-Choice: Ruturaj Gaikwad || Captain Second-Choice: Anshul Kamboj

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Will Jacks || Vice-captain Second Choice: AM Ghazanfar

Suggested Dream11 Fantasy Team No. 2 CSK vs MI Dream11:

Wicket-keepers: Sanju Samson, Ryan Rickelton

Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dewald Brevis, Tilak Varma

All-rounders: Hardik Pandya, Jamie Overton, Shivam Dube, Will Jacks

Bowlers: Anshul Kamboj, AM Ghazanfar

Captain First-Choice: Sanju Samson || Captain Second-Choice: Hardik Pandya

Vice-Captain First-Choice: Ryan Rickelton || Vice-captain Second Choice: Jamie Overton

CSK vs MI: Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?

Both teams have struggled, and they need their key players to step up in these must-win matches. But if we have to pick one team, we will back CSK, as they have a better-suited bowling unit for these conditions in Chepauk.

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