CSK Vs MI, IPL 2026: All Eyes On MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma As Teams Train At Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians sweated it out at the nets in their respective practice sessions on Friday (May 1) ahead of a blockbuster Indian Premier League 2026 face-off at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The central interest remains the fitness of MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma, as both legends batted in the nets but are doubtful starters for IPL's 'El Clasico'. Talking of the big picture, both CSK and MI are struggling in the playoffs race and are placed sixth and ninth, respectively in the standings. The losing side on Saturday would be staring down the elimination barrel, while the victor would keep their hopes alive.

Updated on: 2 May 2026 8:06 am

Published at: 2 May 2026 8:06 am

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, left, with Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians' batting coach Kieron Pollard, left, with Chennai Super Kings' MS Dhoni during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya, centre, with head coach Mahela Jayawardene, right, and batting coach Kieron Pollard during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis, left, and Shivam Dube during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings

Mumbai Indians' Hardik Pandya, right, Krish Bhagat, and others, during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming, right, and MS Dhoni during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Indian Premier League: Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings training session

Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma, right, and Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya IPL

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya during a training session ahead of an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians, in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. | Photo: PTI/R Senthilkumar

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