The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their IPL 2025 campaign with a thrilling 4-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23, 2025.
This high-stakes encounter between two of the most successful franchises in IPL history lived up to its reputation, with standout performances from both sides.
Match Summary
- Mumbai Indians: 155/9 (20 overs)
- Chennai Super Kings: 158/6 (19.1 overs)
- Result: CSK won by 4 wickets
CSK vs MI Key Performers
Chennai Super Kings:
- Rachin Ravindra: The young all-rounder anchored CSK’s chase with a match-winning knock of 65 runs off 45 balls, including the winning six that sealed the victory. His composure under pressure was pivotal in CSK’s successful pursuit of the target.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C): The CSK skipper contributed a solid 45 runs off 30 balls at the top of the order, providing a strong foundation for the chase.
- Noor Ahmad: The spinner delivered a magical spell, taking 4 wickets for just 24 runs, dismantling MI’s batting lineup and earning praise for his impactful performance.
Mumbai Indians:
- Suryakumar Yadav (C): Leading MI in Hardik Pandya’s absence, Suryakumar played a fighting knock of 29 runs off 26 balls to stabilize MI’s innings after early setbacks.
- Tilak Varma: The young batter impressed with a quickfire 31 off 25 balls, adding crucial runs during the middle overs.
CSK vs MI Match Highlights
The match began with CSK winning the toss and opting to bowl first. MI struggled early as Khaleel Ahmed struck in the opening over, dismissing Rohit Sharma for a duck. Noor Ahmad then took center stage with his exceptional spin bowling, claiming four key wickets and restricting MI to a modest total of 155/9.
In response, CSK started their chase steadily with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading from the front.
His partnership with Rachin Ravindra proved crucial as they navigated through MI’s bowling attack effectively.
Despite losing wickets in quick succession towards the end, Ravindra’s calm demeanor and powerful hitting ensured that CSK crossed the finish line with five balls to spare.
