IPL 2026: The heat is on for the El Clásico of the tournament
Updated On: 23 April, 2026 09:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
MI’s Tilak Varma believes it will be a hot contest against CSK at Wankhede today given the quality of the two five-time title-winning teams; veterans from opposite camps, Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, enjoy lengthy batting sessions in nets, adding spice to the mix

Opener Rohit Sharma during MI’s practice session at Wankhede on Wednesday. Pic/PTI; (right) CSK’s MS Dhoni at the Wankhede nets on Wednesday. Pic/Ashish Raje
Thursday’s clash between former champions Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Wankhede Stadium is a special one. Both MI and CSK are the most successful teams in the IPL, having won the title five times each under Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni respectively.
And despite the fact that both players are not the captains of their franchises anymore, the possibility of the duo recovering from their respective injuries and making a comeback in this game adds spice to the mix.
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