IPL 2025 Fantasy Team Setup: Match 3- CSK vs MI
The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and fans are in for a thrilling first double-header Sunday! Itβs rare to see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI)βboth five-time championsβmissing from the season opener, but they now take center stage in a prime-time showdown at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.
The stadium is expected to be a sea of yellow as MS Dhoni, CSKβs legendary backbone, gears up for another chapter in this fierce rivalry. While he may no longer be the captain, his presence remains pivotal for the Super Kings. With history, passion, and star power on display, this CSK vs MI clash promises to be one of the most anticipated battles of the season.π Match Details
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Date: March 23, 2025
π Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
β° Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
π Fantasy Team Setup
The stadium is expected to be a sea of yellow as MS Dhoni, CSKβs legendary backbone, gears up for another chapter in this fierce rivalry. While he may no longer be the captain, his presence remains pivotal for the Super Kings. With history, passion, and star power on display, this CSK vs MI clash promises to be one of the most anticipated battles of the season.
π Match Details
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Date: March 23, 2025
π Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
β° Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
π Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
β° Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT
π Fantasy Team Setup
Lets dive in to setting up our fantasy team setup. β οΈ Note: These changes will take effect only after the start of Match 1 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Given the tight schedule, itβs best to plan ahead rather than wait for Match 2 results.
π Fantasy Picks to Consider
β One of the most reliable all-rounders in fantasy cricket.
β Thrives at Chepauk, where the pitch favors spin.
β Can score crucial runs down the order.
β Three-dimensional player: Batting, bowling, and fielding.
π₯ Shivam Dube (CSK)
β Breakout star last season β scored 400+ runs at a 160+ strike rate.
β Ability to clear boundaries against both pacers and spinners.
β Strong middle-order option, especially at Chepauk.
π Ravichandran Ashwin (RR)
β Chepauk specialist β excels in spin-friendly conditions.
β Economy rate under 6.5 at this venue.
β Has a knack for breaking crucial partnerships.
π΅ Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
β A proven match-winner who can dismantle bowling attacks.
β Recent form concerns led to a lower priority pick.
β If in form, he can be a game-changer.
π― Karn Sharma (MI) - Differential Pick
β Could be a surprise threat if MI uses an extra spinner.
β Experience & variations make him an asset at Chepauk.
π Final Transfers & Decision-Making
π» Players Out:
β Travis Head
β Rajat Patidar
π° Total Credits Claimed: 20
β Players In:
β Ruturaj Gaikwad
β Ravichandran Ashwin
π° Total Credits Used: 19.5
π° Credits Remaining: 0.5
π Transfers Remaining (Before Change): 209
π Transfers Remaining (After Change): 207
π Rationale Behind Final Picks
β Wanted Jadeja but had to pick Ruturaj Gaikwad instead due to team balance Gaikwad is a consistent performer at Chepauk and brings top-order stability.
β Ashwin was prioritized due to his exceptional record at this venue.
β Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav were considered, but current form & transfer management meant they were left out.
β Devon Conway was a budget option, but uncertainty over his spot led to a safer approach.
π Final Fantasy Team
Ishan Kishan,Ruturaj Gaikwad,A. Raghuvanshi,Tilak Varma,Sunil Narine,Riyan Parag,Ravi Ashwin,Mohammed Shami,Sandeep Sharma,Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar
Captain and Vice-Captain
πΉ Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad β Reliable performer at Chepauk.
πΉ Vice-Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin β I am hopeful he will get some wickets
πΉ Vice-Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin β I am hopeful he will get some wickets
π¨ Final Advice
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Check the toss & playing XI before finalizing your team.
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Be ready to adjust if any selected player is not in the starting lineup.
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Manage transfers wisely to sustain a competitive team throughout the season.
π‘ Best of luck with your fantasy picks! π―π₯
π Stay tuned to CricFantasyPro for more IPL 2025 fantasy insights! ππ°
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