IPL 13, MI vs CSK: Head To Head, Leading Run Scorers, Top Wicket Takers

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have played each other 28 times over the past twelve editions of the IPL with MI coming out top with 17 wins, while CSK have 11 wins in their kitty.

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The quarantine periods are over, the pre-tournament Covid-19 testing have been conducted and the practice sessions are a thing of the past. It is time for the real action to unfold amid the 22 yards on the green turf as IPL 13 opens to a high octane clash with defending champions Mumbai Indians taking on arch rivals Chennai Super Kings in the season opener in Abu Dhabi later tonight. The much famed rivalry between the titans of the league always pans out as an engrossing affair with a galaxy of stars on either sides trying to win those intense battles to ultimately take their team's across the finishing line. The Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings rivalry has witnessed some one of most pulsating contests between the two champion sides over the 12 editions of the league. So on the anvil of the tournament opener between these two fierce rivals in the 13th edition of the IPL, let us look at how the rivalry has unfolded over the years and who has held the edge between these multi-time IPL champions. HEAD TO HEAD RECORD Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have played each other 28 times over the past twelve editions of the IPL with MI coming out top with 17 wins, while CSK have 11 wins in their share. Hence, Mumbai has dominated the rivalry against its most competitive rival CSK in the T20 league. Total Played - 28 Mumbai Indians Won - 17 Chennai Super Kings Won - 11 RECENT ENCOUNTERS Mumbai Indians have completely dominated Chennai Super Kings in the recent encounters between the sides, winning all five of the last games. Mumbai's last win against CSK came in the grand finale of the 2019 IPL where they edged CSK by the narrowest margin of 1 run in a enthralling encounter. MUMBAI INDIANS ENJOY A 3-1 RECORD AGAINST CHENNAI SUPER KINGS IN IPL FINALS MI and CSK have played each other in four IPL finals with the former coming out as winners thrice and enjoying a 3-1 lead in title clashes.While CSK won the first of the grand finals between them in 2010 by 22 runs, Mumbai have enjoyed a hat-trick of finale wins over Dhoni-led Chennai in 2013, 2015 and 2019. MOST RUNS Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma has been his team's leading run-getter against CSK, notching up a staggering 614 runs. CSK's ever dependable batsman Suresh Raina leads the run scoring charts for the 'Yellow Army' against MI with 704 runs. CSK skipper MS Dhoni has been the second highest scorer for CSK against MI with 663 runs to his name. IPL 2020: All You Need To Know About Teams, Matches Timings, Venues For Season 13 In UAE LEADING WICKET TAKERS Mumbai India's pace spearhead Lasith Malinga is the leading wicket taker for his team against CSK with 31 dismissals to his credit. The second on the list is Kieron Pollard with 12 CSK wickets. Windies seam all-rounder Dwayne Bravo has been CSK's leading wicket taker against MI in the IPL with 25 wickets. HIGHEST INDIVIDUAL SCORES Former Sri Lankan dashing opener Sanath Jayasuriya scored a whirlwind 114-run knock for MI against CSK in the opening edition of the IPL, remains CSK’s highest individual score. CSK's Aussie opener Michael Hussey unbeaten 86 during his stellar 2013 season happens to be the highest scorer against MI in IPL