MI and CSK will clash in Mumbai on April 23.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) legend MS Dhoni and Mumbai Indians (MI) pacer Deepak Chahar met up ahead of their teams’ IPL 2026 clash on April 23 in Mumbai. Both teams are struggling to consistently win matches in the tournament.
Both teams have had a similar start to the season, winning two and losing four games, respectively, making this high-stakes encounter critical for restoring momentum.
The CSK vs MI match, commonly termed the "El Clásico of the IPL," remains one of the league's most heated rivalries. The Mumbai Indians have a tiny advantage in head-to-head records, leading 22-19 in IPL and CLT20 matches.
In a video from a recent net session, Deepak Chahar, who currently plays for the Mumbai Indians after leaving CSK, approached his old captain, MS Dhoni, for a conversation. However, Dhoni humorously mentioned the existence of the camera and chastised Chahar for bringing it along.
“Tum aaya, saath mein camera leke aaya… bhagao isko.” (You came along with a camera… get him out of here," Dhoni said.
Chahar then playfully told the cameraman to leave, saying, "Arey yaar bhaiya, jao aap" (Come on, brother, please go.)
Dhoni added with a smile: “Haan, warna baat nahi kar paenge.” (Yes, otherwise we won’t be able to talk.)"