CSK Beat MI by 4 Wickets
- MI 155/6 (20)
- CSK 155/9 (19.1)
PLAYER OF THE MATCH
Noor Ahmed
The much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium delivered a rollercoaster of emotions. Despite a late fightback by Deepak Chahar, MI could only manage 155/9, setting up an intriguing chase for CSK. However, CSK’s tactical batting reshuffle and a fiery spell by Vignesh Puthur ensured they took control of the contest.
Mumbai Indians’ Struggle with the Bat
Batting first, Mumbai Indians faced early setbacks, courtesy of Khaleel Ahmed’s powerplay brilliance. He dismissed Rohit Sharma for a duck and cleaned up Ryan Rickelton (13 off 7) to put MI on the back foot. Despite a steady knock from Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 26), MI struggled to build momentum against CSK’s spinners.
- Noor Ahmad’s dream debut for CSK: The Afghan spinner bagged 4 wickets, including Suryakumar Yadav, to derail MI’s middle order.
- Ravichandran Ashwin’s return to CSK: The veteran off-spinner, back in CSK colors after a decade, added to MI’s woes with a crucial wicket.
- MS Dhoni’s lightning-fast stumping: The legendary wicketkeeper rolled back the years, effecting a vintage stumping to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav off Noor Ahmad’s bowling.
CSK’s Tweak in Batting Order and MI’s Counterattack
Chennai Super Kings experimented with their batting lineup, promoting Rahul Tripathi as an Impact Player ahead of Ruturaj Gaikwad. However, Deepak Chahar dismissed Tripathi for 2(3), foiling CSK’s early gamble.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s explosive 53 off 26 balls brought CSK back on track as he slammed his fastest IPL fifty.
- Vignesh Puthur’s double strike: The MI spinner turned the game on its head, removing both Gaikwad and Shivam Dube (9 off 7) in consecutive overs.
- Deepak Hooda fell soon after (3 off 5), leaving CSK in a tricky spot at 116/5 in 15 overs.
- Will Jacks outfoxed Sam Curran for 4(9), adding further pressure on CSK.
At this point, Ravindra Jadeja and Rachin Ravindra were tasked with finishing the chase, ensuring a thrilling end to the match.
IPL 2025: A Season of High Drama and Competitive Cricket
The MI vs CSK rivalry once again lived up to expectations, showcasing T20 cricket at its finest. With MI’s bowling unit fighting till the end and CSK’s resilience shining through, the game set the tone for an electrifying IPL 2025 season.
Will CSK continue their winning momentum, or will MI bounce back stronger? Fans can’t wait to find out!
Important Search Terms Discussed in the blog
- MI vs CSK IPL 2025 Match Highlights
- Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings Scorecard
- IPL 2025 Points Table
- Ruturaj Gaikwad Fastest IPL Fifty
- Noor Ahmad CSK Debut
- MS Dhoni Stumping Record IPL 2025
- Deepak Chahar Batting IPL 2025
- Vignesh Puthur Bowling Stats IPL