Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings share the biggest rivalry in Indian Cricket. The two franchises have been at the top of their games, and on the top of the IPL charts.
Both MI and CSK are five-time champions of the Indian Premier League. Being similar in more than one aspect, both teams have an identical strategy in terms of backing their players.
Both franchises won all their IPL titles under the captaincy of a long-time serving captain and both of them had their respective captains changed, ahead of IPL 2024.
The big-ticket clash of the Indian Premier League has had its fanbase, ever since its inception. MI and CSL have ruled the charts in dominating every collective stat there is, in the game.
But why is the game even called as the "El Clásico"? Let's find out.
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Why is MI vs CSK called the "El Clásico" of India?
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings boast the bragging rights of being the most successful teams in the IPL. So much so, that the game is called as the 'El Clásico' of India.
'El Clasico' is a Spanish term which means 'The classic'. The iconic clash between arch-rivals in La Liga, Barcelona and Real is often called 'El Clasico'.
Similarly, CSK and MI are two of the most successful teams in IPL history and boast of very passionate fan bases. Hence the clash between the two Indian giants is often known as 'El Clasico' of IPL.
What is the MI vs CSK H2H record in IPL?
| Venue | MI Win | CSK Win | Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wankhede | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Chepauk | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| Neutral | 8 | 10 | 0 |
| Overall | 21 | 17 | 0 |
How many IPL titles have MI and CSK won?
Both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have won five titles each. Mumbai Indians went on a flurry of title wins from 2013-2020, while Chennai Super Kings won two IPL trophies before MI even won their maiden campaign.
Mumbai won their last IPL in 2020, while Chennai are the defending champions of IPL 2024, having beaten Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2023 final.
| Team | Titles Won |
|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians | 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023 |
How many IPL matches have MI and CSK won?
| Team | Matches | Win | Loss | Tie/NR | Win% | Loss% | W/L |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 230 | 134 | 93 | 1/2 | 58.26 | 40.43 | 1.44 |
| MI | 252 | 140 | 108 | 4/0 | 55.55 | 42.85 | 1.296 |
How many Fair Play Awards have MI and CSK won?
Chennai Super Kings have won six Fair Play Awards in IPL, while Mumbai Indians have been the recipients on two occasions.
| Team | Fair Play Awards Won |
|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2008, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2018, 2020 |
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