IPL 2026: MI vs CSK, Match 44: Stats preview of players' records and approaching milestones (Photo Source: IPL/BCCI)

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will return to action in the Indian Premier League 2026 as they take on arch-rivals Mumbai Indians(MI) in Match 44 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, May 2.

CSK are currently placed at the sixth position in the table with three wins from eight matches. The Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side has struggled for consistency this season but has shown glimpses of brilliance, most notably in their commanding 103-run victory over MI earlier in the tournament.

They are coming off a loss at the hands of GT. 

On the other hand, MI have endured a disappointing campaign so far and are languishing near the bottom of the standings with just two wins in eight matches. Led by Hardik Pandya, the five-time champions have failed to click as a unit, particularly with the ball, which has cost them crucial games. Despite their explosive batting lineup, MI have struggled to close out matches, and they will be desperate to turn things around in this high-profile clash.

Given the current form and home advantage, the balance slightly tilts in favour of CSK heading into this encounter.

Here are the top stats and upcoming milestones from Match 44: Mumbai Indians (MI) players’ upcoming milestones:

• Naman Dhir: Needs 5 fours to 100 fours in T20s
• Suryakumar Yadav: Needs 27 runs to reach 4500 runs in IPL
• Tilak Varma: Needs 13 runs to reach 4500 runs in T20s
• Jasprit Bumrah: Needs 3 wickets to reach 350 wickets in T20s
• Ryan Rickelton: Need 8 fours to complete 400 fours in T20s 
• Ryan Rickelton: 3 catches to complete 100 catches in T20s
• Trent Boult: Need 5 wickets to complete 150 wickets in IPL 

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players’ upcoming milestones:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Needs 2 sixes for 200 T20 Sixes
• Dewald Brevis: Needs 4 sixes for 250 T20 sixes
• Jamie Overton: Needs 53 runs for 2000 T20 Runs
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Needs 3 fours for 500 T20 fours
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: Needs 2 fours for 250 fours in IPL
• Sanju Samson: Needs 12 fours for 750 fours in T20s