Mumbai vs Chennai (Photo: PTI)

Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings: The 33rd match of IPL 2026 is to be played between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings. It is being said that this match is between the two most successful teams in IPL history. There is nothing wrong in this. But, as soon as one looks at the figures of the last two IPL seasons, it becomes clear that Mumbai-Chennai is nowhere. Then these two worst teams of the 10-team IPL are seen. First, let's see how Mumbai and Chennai are the two most successful teams of IPL.

Why are Mumbai and Chennai the most successful teams?

Both Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings are the teams that have won the title the most number of times in IPL. Both have captured the trophy 5-5 times. There is no match between these two teams even in playing the maximum number of IPL play-offs. Mumbai Indians have made it to the playoffs 11 times, while Chennai Super Kings have won 12 times. Mumbai Indians have won 55 percent of their matches in IPL. Whereas CSK has won 56 percent of the matches.

Lost 21 matches since IPL 2024

Looking at the golden history of Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, they are also being seen as contenders to win IPL 2026. But does this seem possible? Maybe if Mumbai and Chennai improve their IPL records of the last two years. In the last 2 years i.e. from IPL 2024 till now, Mumbai and Chennai together have lost 21 matches. These two are the teams that have lost the most matches among the 10 teams.

Both teams lagged behind in run chase

The match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings is played at the Wankhede ground, which is called the Changing Ground.

Will face each other for the 40th time in IPL

This will be the 40th time in IPL when the teams of Mumbai and Chennai will face each other. In the 39 matches played before this, the balance has tilted in favor of CSK by 21-18.

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