Match report
On March 23, 2025, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) commenced their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win marked CSK's fourth consecutive triumph over MI, narrowing the overall head-to-head record to 21-19 in favor of Mumbai.
Match Highlights:
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Mumbai Indians Innings:
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MI struggled initially, losing captain Rohit Sharma for a duck. Contributions from Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Tilak Varma (31) steadied the innings. A late surge by Deepak Chahar, who scored an unbeaten 28 off 15 balls, propelled MI to a total of 155/9 in their 20 overs.
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Chennai Super Kings Bowling:
Spinner Noor Ahmad delivered a standout performance, claiming 4 wickets for just 18 runs, effectively stifling MI's batting lineup.
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Chennai Super Kings Chase:
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CSK's chase was anchored by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a brisk 53 off 26 balls. Rachin Ravindra played a pivotal role, remaining unbeaten with 65 runs off 45 deliveries, guiding CSK to victory in 19.1 overs.
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Mumbai Indians Bowling:
Debutant spinner Vignesh Puthur impressed by taking 3 wickets for 32 runs, providing MI with crucial breakthroughs during CSK's innings.
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This defeat continues MI's trend of losing their opening matches, a streak that has persisted since 2012.
The rivalry between CSK and MI, often dubbed the "El Clasico" of the IPL, remains one of the most anticipated fixtures in the tournament, showcasing high-quality cricket and intense competition.
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