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CSK’s recent dominance over MI continues as they secure another victory on May 2, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win pushes MI closer to elimination from the IPL 2026 playoff race.

Both teams have a storied rivalry, often referred to as ‘El Clásico’ of the IPL. They have faced each other in 40 matches, with MI leading the overall count with 21 wins against CSK’s 18 wins.

In their latest encounter, CSK won by 8 wickets. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni were absent due to injuries, impacting MI’s performance. This match marked CSK’s fifth win in the last six matches against MI.

Match statistics:

• Total matches played: 40
• MI wins: 21
• CSK wins: 18
• CSK’s biggest win over MI: 103 runs on April 23, 2026
• MI’s biggest win over CSK: 60 runs on May 5, 2013

The rivalry has seen intense moments. MI has won 7 of 12 games against CSK at Wankhede Stadium. However, CSK holds an advantage at Chepauk Stadium with 4 victories.

This latest defeat places MI in a precarious position for the playoffs. With only a few matches left in the season, their chances of qualifying are diminishing rapidly.