Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 7 wickets
Player of the match: RA Jadeja
Result · Indian Premier League
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · MI 21–18 CSKVenue par · 186Chase success · 56%POTM · RA Jadeja
Match preview & overview
CSK chase down Mumbai at Wankhede to win by 7 wickets
Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 7 wickets at Wankhede Stadium on 8 April 2023, chasing a target of 158 with 7 balls to spare. CSK's innings of 159/3 was built on a dominant powerplay of 68 runs for 1 wicket and a controlled middle phase that produced 66 runs at the cost of just 2 more. Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match. Mumbai Indians posted 157/8 after a promising start was undone by five middle-overs wickets, and their bowling attack never applied sufficient pressure in the chase.
The result extended Chennai's recent edge in this fixture. Of the last five meetings between these two sides, CSK have won three. Mumbai had entered the match having lost their most recent 2023 game against Royal Challengers Bangalore, while Chennai came in on the back of a win over Lucknow Super Giants, so the form lines were marginally in CSK's favour before a ball was bowled.
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
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings39
Total meetings
0
No results
10
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
CSK's powerplay outpaced MI's by 7 runs
Chennai Super Kings posted 68 runs for 1 wicket in their powerplay, compared to Mumbai Indians' 61 for 1 in the first innings. That early cushion meant CSK were never behind the required rate, and they cruised through the middle overs without panic.
Angle 02
Jadeja takes Player of the Match honours
Angle 03
MI's middle overs collapse cost them dearly
Angle 04
Wankhede's chase record backed the result
Angle 05
CSK's death overs showed no stress at all
Key players
Players who decided it
Chennai Super Kings
RA Jadeja
Mumbai Indians
Q de Kock
Chennai Super Kings
R Ashwin
Mumbai Indians
AY Patel
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets may offer more value than outright result lines at Wankhede, where individual innings can be shaped heavily by powerplay conditions.
- The toss has historically influenced outcomes at this ground, with sides choosing to field winning 71% of tosses. Toss-related markets may reflect that trend.
- CSK's death-overs batting (25 runs, 0 wickets) suggests innings-completion and total-runs markets could be influenced by the composure of their lower-middle order.
- MI's five middle-overs wickets point to significant variance in their batting depth, which may be worth considering in team-total lines for future fixtures.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings IPL match on 8 April 2023?
Chennai Super Kings won the match by 7 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. CSK chased down Mumbai Indians' total of 157/8, finishing on 159/3 with 7 balls to spare.
Who was Player of the Match in the MI vs CSK game on 8 April 2023?
Ravindra Jadeja was named Player of the Match. He contributed with both bat and ball as Chennai Super Kings secured a comfortable victory.
What is the head-to-head record between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings?
Across 39 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead the all-time series 21 wins to 18. There have been no no-results across those 39 encounters.
Where can I watch Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or take out a NOW TV sports pass for access without a full subscription.
What was the toss result and did it matter?
Chennai Super Kings won the toss and chose to field. At Wankhede, sides electing to field after winning the toss do so 71% of the time, and CSK's decision was vindicated as they chased down 158 with ease.
How did Mumbai Indians bat in this match?
Mumbai Indians posted 157/8 in their 20 overs. They made a reasonable start, scoring 61/1 in the powerplay, but lost 5 wickets for just 48 runs in the middle phase between overs 7 and 15, which restricted their final total.
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Photo credits (3)
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Quinton de Kock — photo by NAPARAZZI, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source