CSK vs MI: Fantasy team deadline and key lineup changes for IPL 2026 Match 44
The 44th match of IPL 2026 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 2 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Fantasy team managers have until 7:30 pm IST that day to finalise their lineups. Several key changes have been made ahead of the fixture.
For Match 43, the fantasy team earned a total of 13,717 points. KL Rahul served as captain, while Yashasvi Jaiswal was named vice-captain. However, Jaiswal was later dropped from the Wildcard team to make way for Hardik Pandya.
Looking ahead to Match 44, the fantasy lineup now includes Will Jacks, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Anshul Kamboj, and Suryakumar Yadav. Suryakumar replaces Jaiswal, who was left out of the squad. Will Jacks leads as the first-choice captain, with Suryakumar Yadav and Ruturaj Gaikwad as backup options. The deadline for submitting changes to the fantasy team is set for May 2, 2026, at 7:30 pm IST, just before the match begins.
The upcoming clash between CSK and MI will test the revised fantasy team’s performance. Managers must confirm their selections before the 7:30 pm IST cutoff on match day. The new lineup, featuring Will Jacks as the preferred captain, aims to build on the previous match’s strong point total.
