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Why is the CSK-MI match referred to as El Clasico?

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Actually, the CSK-MI match isn’t popularly known as “El Clasico.” The word “El Clasico” is most commonly linked with the fierce rivalry between two Spanish football powerhouses, Real Madrid and Barcelona. However, in the context of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the matches between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI) are widely regarded as one of the tournament’s most intense rivalries.

They’ve played each other in a number of high-stakes matches, including IPL finals, and cricket fans are looking forward to their next confrontation. While it may not have the same moniker as “El Clasico,” it is undoubtedly a legendary cricket match.