Final result
Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
Player of the match: RG Sharma
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 18–21 MIVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · RG Sharma
Match preview & overview
Mumbai Indians cruise to 9-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings at Wankhede
Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 20 April 2025, in what was one of the most one-sided results of the 2025 IPL season. Chennai posted 176/5 from their 20 overs, a score that looked competitive on paper. Mumbai's reply was clinical: 62 without loss from the powerplay, 177/1 at the close. RG Sharma was named Player of the Match. The result ends CSK's four-match winning streak in this fixture and moves the all-time head-to-head to 21–18 in MI's favour from 39 meetings.
Chennai's innings had a reasonable shape to it. Their powerplay produced 48 runs for 1 wicket, close to Wankhede's average of 45, and the death overs contributed 58 runs. The middle phase, though, was the problem: just 70 runs across overs 7 to 15, at the cost of 2 wickets. That relative stagnation meant the final total, while above Wankhede's average second-innings score of 171, fell well short of the average first-innings benchmark of 186.
Mumbai's chase never looked troubled. The opening stand cleared the powerplay without loss, and the one wicket that fell came in the middle overs. By the death, MI needed only 20 runs. CSK's bowlers had no stage in which they built any pressure.
Pitch report & venue insights
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai — 196-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
196
T20 matches hosted
186
Avg 1st-innings score
171
Avg 2nd-innings score
56%
Chase success rate
46
Avg powerplay runs
73%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 21–18 from 39 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Mumbai Indians39
Total meetings
0
No results
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In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025MI won by 9 wickets
2025CSK won by 4 wickets
2024CSK won by 20 runs
2023CSK won by 6 wickets
2023CSK won by 7 wickets
2022MI won by 5 wickets
2022CSK won by 3 wickets
2021CSK won by 20 runs
2021MI won by 4 wickets
2020MI won by 10 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
MI's powerplay set the tone for an easy chase
Mumbai Indians reached 62 without loss in the powerplay, comfortably ahead of Wankhede's average of 45 runs in the opening six overs. That foundation meant Chennai's 176/5 was effectively neutralised before the middle overs even began. MI finished the chase 177/1, losing only one wicket across 20 overs.
Angle 02
CSK posted 176/5 but death overs bailed them out
Angle 03
RG Sharma earns Player of the Match
Angle 04
Head-to-head tipped back toward MI
Angle 05
CSK's difficult 2025 campaign continues
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more interest than outright result lines at Wankhede, given the ground's historically high first-innings average of 186 and the volume of individual big scores it has produced.
- The toss has historically influenced outcomes here: Mumbai Indians chose to field and benefited from the second-innings conditions, consistent with Wankhede's 71% toss-field rate.
- CSK's inconsistent middle-overs batting (70 runs across overs 7–15 in this match) could make phase-specific markets worth monitoring in future fixtures.
- MI's powerplay bowling and batting both outperformed Wankhede averages, which may be relevant context for team performance markets across the rest of the tournament.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians
Who won the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match on 20 April 2025?
Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium. Chasing 177, MI reached their target losing only one wicket. RG Sharma was named Player of the Match.
What was the final score in MI vs CSK on 20 April 2025?
Chennai Super Kings posted 176/5 in their 20 overs. Mumbai Indians overhauled the target with ease, finishing on 177/1. The margin of victory was 9 wickets.
Where can I watch IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. Subscribers can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a day pass through NOW TV. Coverage typically starts around the UK afternoon or early evening, depending on the scheduled start time in India.
What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings?
Mumbai Indians lead the all-time head-to-head 21 wins to 18 across 39 IPL meetings. CSK had won four consecutive fixtures between the sides before Mumbai's victory on 20 April 2025.
What is Wankhede Stadium's average first-innings score in T20 cricket?
Across 196 matches at Wankhede, the average first-innings score is 186. The average second-innings total is 171, and teams batting second win approximately 55% of the time, making it a ground that rewards chasing sides.
What is Chennai Super Kings' recent form in IPL 2025?
CSK won only one of their last five matches heading into this fixture, beating Lucknow Super Giants before losing to Kolkata Knight Riders, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Rajasthan Royals. The Wankhede defeat extends their difficult run to four losses from five.
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Photo credits (4)
- Rohit Sharma — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Virat Kohli — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source