In an exciting match at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23, 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) started their IPL 2025 journey with a four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI). MI chose to bat first after winning the toss but faced early trouble as captain Rohit Sharma got out without scoring, while opener Ryan Rickelton managed only 13 runs.
Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma tried to steady the innings with a 51-run stand, but CSK’s bowlers kept control. Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad was outstanding, taking four wickets and playing a key role in limiting MI to 155 runs for nine wickets in 20 overs.
Chasing 156, CSK had a tough start as opener Rahul Tripathi got out early. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led the team well, building an important 67-run partnership with Rachin Ravindra for the second wicket.
Gaikwad’s calm batting kept CSK on track despite losing wickets at regular gaps. Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, with two fours and four sixes, played a big part in CSK’s win with five balls left. MI’s bowler Vignesh Puthur created some trouble, taking three wickets for 32 runs, but CSK’s strong batting lineup handled the chase well.
The match showed the importance of Gaikwad’s smart captaincy and Noor Ahmad’s excellent spin bowling in CSK’s win over MI. This victory gave CSK a strong start in the tournament and set the stage for a competitive season. Fans can check the full CSK vs MI highlights to see key moments and top performances.
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