CSK vs MUM Dream11 Prediction Today Match – Expert Tips, Playing 11, Fantasy Picks | March 23, 2025

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March 22, 2025

Welcome, fantasy cricket champs! The age-old rivalry returns as Chennai Super Kings (CHE) lock horns with Mumbai Indians (MUM) on March 23 at 7:30 PM IST at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, also known as Chepauk. Both teams are filled with fantasy point machines and underrated gems — making this a potential jackpot match on Dream11.

Here’s your ultimate Dream11 fantasy preview powered by in-depth data, pitch analysis, player form, and smart captain/vice-captain picks to help you win leagues like a pro. 💰

📍 Match Details – CHE vs MUM, 23 March 2025

  • Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

  • Date: Saturday, 23 March 2025

  • Time: 7:30 PM IST

  • Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

  • Live Streaming: Star Sports / JioCinema

  • Fantasy Platforms: Dream11, My11Circle, Vision11, etc.

🔥 Win Probability

  • Chennai Super Kings (CHE): 55%

  • Mumbai Indians (MUM): 45%

CSK enters with a slightly better record and venue familiarity.

🏟️ Pitch Report: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

This pitch is balanced, but slightly tilts in favor of pacers and teams chasing.

🔍 Pitch & Venue Insights:

  • 🧾 Avg. 1st Innings Score: 148

  • 🎯 Avg. Wickets per Innings: 6

  • 🟢 70% of matches won by chasing sides

  • 🔁 Toss: Teams prefer chasing (80% choose to bowl first)

🧠 Fantasy Tip:

Go heavy on pacers, and stack more batters from the team batting second. Don’t forget death-over specialists!

🤝 Head-to-Head Record – CSK vs MI

  • Last 5 Encounters:

    • CSK: 🟢🟢🟢🔴🟢

    • MI: 🔴🔴🔴🟢🔴

CSK has dominated Mumbai in recent outings, including three consecutive wins.

📉 Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)

🔸 Chennai Super Kings (CHE):

L – W – L – W – L
⏳ Looking for consistency

🔹 Mumbai Indians (MUM):

L – L – W – L – L
📉 Struggling with form

📋 Probable Playing XI

☀️ Chennai Super Kings (CHE):

  1. Ruturaj Gaikwad

  2. R Ravindra

  3. R Tripathi

  4. S Dube

  5. M Dhoni (wk)

  6. R Jadeja

  7. S Curran

  8. M Pathirana

  9. M Choudhary

  10. R Ashwin

  11. D Chahar

🌊 Mumbai Indians (MUM):

  1. R Sharma

  2. T Varma

  3. S Yadav

  4. W Jacks

  5. N Dhir

  6. C Bosch

  7. M Santner

  8. J Bumrah

  9. D Chahar

  10. K Ahmed

  11. T Boult

🚨 Note: Final Playing XIs will be updated after toss.

🔥 Top Fantasy Picks (Must-Haves)

⭐ 1. Ruturaj Gaikwad (CHE)

  • Avg FPts: 48.8

  • Venue Avg: 61.47 in 15 matches

  • ✅ 3/5 Dream Team appearances

⭐ 2. Jasprit Bumrah (MUM)

  • Avg FPts: 54.75

  • Death overs specialist

  • ✅ 3/4 Dream Team appearances

⭐ 3. Ravindra Jadeja (CHE)

  • Avg FPts: 43.75

  • Reliable AR, good vs MI

  • ✅ 3/4 Dream Team appearances

⭐ 4. Tilak Varma (MUM)

  • Avg FPts: 54.5

  • Venue Avg: 42

  • ✅ 3/4 Dream Team appearances

⭐ 5. Matheesha Pathirana (CHE)

  • Avg FPts: 109.5 in 2 matches

  • Excellent at the death

  • ✅ 2/2 Dream Team appearances

⚡ X-Factor Picks (GL Differentials)

  • M Choudhary (CHE) – 104.5 Avg FPts; 2/2 Dream Team

  • C Bosch (MUM) – Seam-bowling AR with 66 Avg FPts

  • S Gopal (MUM) – Risky but impact pick

  • S Dube (CHE) – Dream Team in 3/5; Middle-order power-hitter

🧠 Powerplay & Death Overs Data

🏏 Powerplay Batsmen:

Player

Avg FPts

D Conway (CHE)

41.80

R Sharma (MUM)

29.60

S Yadav (MUM)

25.20

🎯 Powerplay Bowlers:

Bowler

Avg FPts

R Topley

35.00

T Boult

34.75

M Choudhary

30.33

💣 Death Overs Bowlers:

Bowler

Avg FPts

K Ahmed

30.67

J Bumrah

27.75

M Pathirana

17.00

📊 Venue Stats – MA Chidambaram Stadium

Player

Avg FPts (Venue)

Matches

R Gaikwad

61.47

15

D Conway

45.73

11

T Varma

42.00

3

R Sharma

36.14

7

S Dube

34.75

16

S Yadav

35.25

8

🧠 Tip: Prioritize Gaikwad, Conway, and S Dube from CSK for this venue.

🧮 Dream11 Team Prediction – CHE vs MUM

✅ Small League (Safe Team)

WK: M Dhoni
BAT: R Gaikwad (C), S Dube, T Varma, R Sharma
AR: R Jadeja, C Bosch
BOWL: J Bumrah, M Pathirana (VC), M Choudhary, T Boult

Captain: R Gaikwad
Vice-Captain: M Pathirana

🔥 Grand League (High-Risk, High-Reward)

WK: D Conway
BAT: T Varma (VC), S Yadav, W Jacks
AR: R Jadeja, S Curran, M Santner
BOWL: J Bumrah, M Choudhary, R Topley, K Ahmed

Captain: S Curran
Vice-Captain: Tilak Varma

📌 Final Tips for Today’s Match

✅ Pick 2–3 batters from the team chasing
✅ Favor pacers over spinners
✅ Jadeja + Bumrah = Consistent Points
✅ M Choudhary & Pathirana are GL-winning wildcards
✅ Safe VC: Bumrah, Gaikwad
✅ Risky VC: Bosch, Dube, Santner

🎯 Conclusion

The CHE vs MUM Dream11 match is loaded with big names and some serious fantasy potential. With Chennai’s spin-depth and Mumbai’s explosive batting, this clash is a dream playground for fantasy lovers. Follow the numbers, trust your instincts, and pick a balanced squad combining safe players with high-ceiling differentials.

💡 Expert Tip: Stack 2–3 CSK bowlers if MI bats first; if CSK chases, back top-order and death bowlers like Bumrah and Ahmed.