Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) will square off in the third match of the IPL 2025 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday (March 23).

The two teams share a long-standing rivalry and have a strong fanbase. Both the franchises have won the IPL titles five teams.

On the eve of the high-voltage encounter, former CSK skipper MS Dhoni and the current MI captain shared a warm hug.

The wholesome moment went viral as the officials accounts of CSK and MI uploaded videos of their interaction on social media.

Fans have waited a whole year for MS Dhoni to return in the yellow jersey. The last time these two teams clashed, CSK defeated MI by 20 runs.

Hardik Pandya will miss the marquee encounter at Chepauk due to the slow over-rate ban. The IPL governing body had imposed a one-match ban on the all-rounder at the end of last season after his side failed to complete 20 overs within the stipulated time on three occasions.

Since MI's last over-rate offense took place during their final group match, Hardik will be serving his one-match ban in the 2025 edition. In his absence, Suryakumar Yadav will be leading Mumbai.