Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard: Match 44 Set for Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians meet in the mumbai indians vs chennai super kings match scorecard for Match 44 on 2 May 2026 at 7:30 pm IST, with the contest set for the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk. The second 2026 clash arrives as the playoff race tightens, and the venue’s slower surface gives the home side a clear tactical edge.
Chepauk and Hardik Pandya
Mumbai Indians are led by Hardik Pandya, and his side has to adjust a high-pace approach to a ground that rewards patience. That is the first problem in front of them at Chepauk, where the surface is expected to shape how both teams build innings rather than let them play straight through.
For Mumbai, the matchup puts pressure on the middle order and on players expected to provide stability. Suryakumar Yadav and Anshul Kamboj are among the hopes for a side that needs its batting to handle the slower tempo without losing control early.
CSK's spin plans
Chennai Super Kings have a simpler route on paper. They are expected to use Noor Ahmad and Ravindra Jadeja to attack Mumbai’s middle-order vulnerabilities, and Shivam Dube’s ability to counter-attack Mumbai’s spinners is one of the major factors in their favor.
The home side’s tactical setup already carries a distinct edge at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, and Match 44 adds more weight because the table is tightening. In a second meeting between these sides in 2026, the margins at Chepauk matter as much as the names on the teamsheet.
Sky Sports and Willow TV
Existing Sky customers can watch through Sky Sports online and the My Sky app, while non-Sky customers can use NOW TV. In the US, Willow TV is the exclusive home of the IPL, and FuboTV includes Willow TV.
That leaves fans with a straightforward choice before the 7:30 pm IST start: use the service tied to their market, or be ready for Match 44 as Chennai try to lean on spin and Mumbai try to make pace work on a slow surface.
