IPL 2026 CSK vs MI: Hardik Pandya Wins Toss, Elects to Bat Against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai Clash
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya wins toss and elects to bat against Chennai Super Kings in IPL match in Chennai. Full teams and updates here.

In a high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL) clash in Chennai, Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Mumbai Indians are currently ninth on the table with just four points, and the match is underway.
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Team Changes in CSK vs MI IPL Match
Mumbai Indians Team Update
- Mumbai Indians included young right-arm pacer Krish Bhagat in the side
Chennai Super Kings Team Changes
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes:
- Ramakrishna Ghosh replaced Gurjapneet Singh
- Prashant Veer replaced Akeal Hosein
Full Teams – CSK vs MI Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings:
- Sanju Samson (w)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Urvil Patel
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Jamie Overton
- Ramakrishna Ghosh
- Prashant Veer
- Noor Ahmad
- Anshul Kamboj
- Mukesh Choudhary
Mumbai Indians:
- Will Jacks
- Ryan Rickelton
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Naman Dhir
- Tilak Varma
- Hardik Pandya (c)
- Robin Minz
- Trent Boult
- Krish Bhagat
- Jasprit Bumrah
- AM Ghazanfar
Match Context: IPL Clash Between Two Five-Time Champions
This match features two of the most successful IPL teams:
- Chennai Super Kings – Five-time champions
- Mumbai Indians – Five-time champions
Mumbai Indians, placed ninth with four points, are looking to improve their standings in the ongoing tournament.
In the IPL clash in Chennai on May 2, Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bat for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings. With team changes including Krish Bhagat’s inclusion and two CSK replacements, the match is currently in progress, with Mumbai Indians aiming to climb up from ninth place with four points.
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