CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Chennai Super Kings have extedned their winning streak against Mumbai Indians to four matches now. Rachin Ravindra scored an unbeaten 65 as Chennai chased down 156-run target with five balls to spare. But it was Noor Ahmad set the stage with 4/18 after Ruturaj Gaikwad opted to bowl first. Apart from Tilak Varma (31 off 25) and Deepak Chahar (15-ball 28), none had valuable contribution. In the end MI could only manage 155/9.
Despite losing Rahul Tripathi early, Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed 26-ball 53-run knock to put Mumbai under pressure. While Vignesh Puthur gave Mumbai hope with 3/32, Rachin Ravindra took the game deep, winning by 4 wickets. MS Dhoni also stepped on to the field for two deliveries but with the Net Run Rate on his mind, he allowed Ravindra to play the winning shot.
CSK vs MI, IPL 2025 LIVE
Chennai Super Kings need 4 off 6
Noor Ahmad (4/18)
It feels special to play here in the IPL. Happy for the team and happy with the contribution. The focus was to land the ball in the right area and the wicket of Surya was special and the stumping from MSD was out of the world. Feels great to have someone like Mahi bhai behind the stumps, it is a great suport for me.
Rachin Ravindra
Mumbai made it really difficult for us, they changed the pace nicely in the middle. Chokes us in the middle over and made it difficult for us. The Chepauk wicket is definitely tricky at times, you don't know what to expect. Rutu is amazing, struck at 200 without really trying, great batsmanship. It (the bump on the head he suffered in Pakistan) has been alright, hopefully it doesn't happen again. The pitch was definitely holding a fraction, wasn't turning a mile but their lengths made it difficult of runs.
Suryakumar Yadav
We were actually 15-20 runs short but the fight the boys showed was commendable. Amazing (debut from Vignesh Puthur). MI is known for that, scouring youngsters 10 months a year and they've done that, he has a bright future ahead. I kept his one over in the end in my pocket in case the game went far but it was a no-brainer in the end. There was no dew but it was a pretty sticky, Ruturaj batted very well in the second innings.
Chennai win!
Mumbai Indians's first-match curse continues as Chennai win by 4 wickets. The last time Mumbai won their first match of IPL was back in 2012. Since then, they have not won any of their first games. This is their 13th consecutive loss in the opening game of IPL.
- 2013: Lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 2014: Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2015: Lost to Kolkata Knight Riders
- 2016: Lost to Rising Pune Supergiants
- 2017: Lost to Rising Pune Supergiants
- 2018: Lost to Chennai Super Kings
- 2019: Lost to Delhi Capitals
- 2020: Lost to Chennai Super Kings
- 2021: Lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 2022: Lost to Delhi Capitals
- 2023: Lost to Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- 2024: Lost to Gujarat Titans
- 2025: Lost to Chennai Super Kings
Thala Darshanam!
Ravindra Jadeja is run out and the Chennai crowd is happy. MS Dhoni will get 4 deliveries and 8 deliveries to score the winning runs.
50 for Rachin Ravindra
One of the slowest fifties in IPL but Rachin Ravindra gets there off 42 deliveries. CSK are 13 runs away from a win and he needs to be there on the crease.
Last 4 overs. Rachin and Ravindra are on the crease with CSK needing 31 runs more off 24 balls. Rachin has been slow but steady but his strike rate could be problematic in the death. He is striking at just 112.82, playing 39 deliveries.
WICKET!
Will Jacks strikes as Sam Curran is cleaned up. Chennai have lost five wickets now with 40 runs still needed. The momentum is with Mumbai now.
14 overs gone. Chennai are 116/4. Rachin Ravindra is still going at a snail's pace with Sam Curran just joining him in the middle. Chennai need 40 off 36 balls.
Match Details: CSK vs MI
- Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, Match 3, IPL 2025
- Date & Time: March 23, 2025, 19:30 IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Head-to-Head: CSK 17-20 MI (MI lead but CSK has won the last three meetings)
- MI at Chepauk: 5-3 in favour of Mumbai Indians
Pitch and Conditions: MA Chidambaram Stadium
The Chepauk pitch is traditionally spin-friendly, but recent seasons have seen good batting tracks. Dew is expected to play a factor, with chasing teams winning 5 of 7 matches here in 2024. The average scores at this venue are 151 in the first innings and 127 in the second innings.
Important details: CSK vs MI
CSK’s strategy will revolve around countering MI’s spin attack, potentially fielding up to four left-handers in their top six. Ruturaj Gaikwad will need to be wary of Trent Boult, who has dismissed him three times in 26 balls.
MI will rely on Tilak Varma’s good form and Mitchell Santner’s expertise to counter CSK’s spinners. Suryakumar Yadav will need to be cautious against Ravindra Jadeja, who has dismissed him three times in IPL.
CSK vs MI Playing 11s
Chennai Super Kings Playing XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
Mumbai Indians Playing XI
Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju
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