IPL 2026: Five-Time champions CSK, MI in battle to stay alive
Updated On: 02 May, 2026 09:42 AM IST | Chennai | PTI
Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians meet in a crucial IPL 2026 showdown, with both sides struggling for consistency and fighting to keep their Playoff hopes alive. With CSK slightly ahead on the table and MI needing a near-perfect finish, the clash promises high stakes in a rivalry now turned survival battle
MI skipper Hardik Pandya (centre) with head coach Mahela Jayawardene (right) and batting coach Kieron Pollard during the team’s training session in Chennai on Friday. Pic/PTI
Their IPL 2026 campaigns hanging by a thread, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians face a must-win showdown here on Saturday, with both sides desperate to reverse their inconsistent form and stay afloat in the Playoff race.
The two most successful franchises in IPL history (both have won five IPL titles each) have endured a forgettable campaign so far, with neither side able to build sustained momentum.
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