IPL 2023, CSK vs MI Weather Update: Will Rain Force Washout In Chennai Vs Mumbai IPL 2023 Match? Check Here

Two of the most successful teams in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai and Mumbai will square off for the second time in this year's IPL.

CSK lost against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings and their previous fixture against Luckow Super Giants was washed away due to rain.   ( Image Source :PTI )

CSK vs MI IPL 2023 Rain Update: Match number 49 of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday (May 6). Two of the most successful teams in the history of Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai and Mumbai will square off for the second time in this year's IPL. Nearly a month ago, Chennai Super Kings locked horns with Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium and won the thriller as well. However, since the last time they met, there has been a decline in Chennai Super Kings' form. They lost their last three matches in IPL 2023. CSK lost against Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings and their previous fixture against Luckow Super Giants was washed away due to rain.  

On the other hand, Rohit Sharma's Mumbai Indians are suffering badly due to their lackluster bowling but having monstrous hitters in their batting lineup has helped them survive so far, chasing down almost any given total. 

Meanwhile, in what comes as a sad news for the fans, Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians match on May 6 could be botched up by rain.  

As per Accuweather, there's a 55 per cent chance of precipitation during CSK vs MI IPL 2023 match in the afternoon. In the evening, rain probability increases to 64 per cent.

Even if the toss takes place on time, an interruption or two is likely to affect CSK vs MI IPL 2023 match. There is a chance that the game might be shortened or the winner gets decided via Duckworth Lewis method.

Mumbai Indians Probable XI: Rohit Sharma (C), Ishan Kishan (WK), Cameron Green, Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Tim David, Nehal Wadhera, Hrithik Shokeen, Jofra Archer, Piyush Chawla, Akash Madhwal

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XI: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (C&WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Santner/Maheesh Theekshana, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande