MI vs CSK - Most Finals Meetings (Five Times)

Lore & Background

The two teams first met in an IPL final in 2013, when Mumbai Indians defeated Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs at Eden Gardens to win their maiden IPL title. They met again in the 2015 final, where Mumbai Indians won by 41 runs to secure their second IPL title. In 2019, Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 1 run on 12 May 2019 in the IPL Final to win a record-breaking fourth IPL title. The 2020 final saw Mumbai Indians beat Chennai Super Kings by 5 wickets to become the first team to win the IPL title for the fifth time. Most recently, in the 2023 final, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets (DLS method) to claim their fifth IPL crown, making the finals tally 3-2 in favor of Mumbai Indians.

In Their Own Story

The air hummed with electricity at the Wankhede Stadium on that fateful evening in 2010. The crowd was a sea of blue and yellow, divided yet united by the spectacle. Rohit Sharma walked out to bat, eyes fixed on the wickets ahead. Across the pitch, MS Dhoni stood ready behind the stumps, the calm captain amidst the storm. Every run felt heavy; every ball carried the weight of history being written. When the final over arrived, it wasn't just about a trophy—it was about legacy.

Reader's Guide

The 2015 final at Eden Gardens saw Mumbai Indians defeat Chennai Super Kings by 41 runs. Kieron Pollard scored an unbeaten 36 runs off 18 balls in that match.

Did You Know?

• Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have met in five IPL finals, more than any other pair of teams.
• Mumbai Indians have won three of those five finals, while Chennai Super Kings have won two.
• The 2019 final between the two teams was decided by just 1 run.
• The 2023 final was the first time Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians in an IPL final.