Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a thrilling 4-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 3 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra shone with the bat, helping the hosts chase down MI’s target of 156 in 19.1 overs. Here’s a complete breakdown of the MI vs CSK highlights 2025 match.
Gaikwad, Ravindra Star in CSK’s Chase : MI vs CSK Highlights
Chasing 156, Chennai got off to a solid start with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading from the front. The skipper smashed a blistering half-century in just 22 balls, marking his fastest IPL fifty. He found an able partner in Rachin Ravindra, who also contributed a valuable fifty to keep CSK in control.
However, Mumbai’s debutant Vignesh Puthur stole the limelight with his impressive bowling. He dismissed Gaikwad immediately after the latter reached his milestone. Puthur then struck twice in his next over, removing Shivam Dube (9) and Deepak Hooda to keep MI’s hopes alive. Despite these setbacks, CSK maintained composure and completed the chase comfortably.
Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed Shine with the Ball for CSK
Earlier, CSK’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance after winning the toss and opting to field first. Left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad dismantled MI’s middle order, claiming four crucial wickets. He dismissed Tilak Verma (31), Suryakumar Yadav (29), Namn Dhir (17), and Robin Minz (3), restricting MI from building any solid partnerships.
Khaleel Ahmed gave CSK an early breakthrough by removing MI’s former captain Rohit Sharma for a duck. Trying to play a flick shot, Sharma ended up handing a catch to Shivam Dube at mid-on. Khaleel struck again, dismissing Ryan Rickelton, who played onto his stumps. Off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, returning to his home ground, also got into the act, sending back Will Jacks cheaply.
Deepak Chahar’s Late Flourish Helps MI Post 155/9
Despite early blows, MI managed to put up a fighting total of 155/9 in 20 overs, thanks to Deepak Chahar’s late blitz. He played a quickfire knock of 29 off 15 balls, giving the team a much-needed boost in the final overs.
Mumbai Indians Without Hardik Pandya: MI vs CSK Highlights
Mumbai Indians, led by Suryakumar Yadav in this fixture, missed the services of their full-time skipper Hardik Pandya, who was serving a one-match ban. His absence was felt as MI struggled to gain momentum in both batting and bowling departments.
CSK Off to a Winning Start in IPL 2025
With this victory, Chennai Super Kings start their IPL 2025 campaign on a high note, showcasing their batting and bowling prowess. Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy debut turned out to be a memorable one, while Mumbai Indians will look to bounce back stronger in their upcoming fixtures.
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