The IPL 2025 witnessed a gripping showdown on March 23 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged out Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 wickets. In a contest filled with momentum swings, CSK successfully chased down the target of 156 with just 5 balls to spare.
If you missed the action, here’s a comprehensive breakdown of the match highlights.
Match Summary
- Toss: CSK won the toss and chose to bowl.
- Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Result: CSK won by 4 wickets
- MI Total: 155/9 (20 overs)
- CSK Total: 158/6 (19.1 overs)
First Innings: Mumbai Indians Struggle to Build Momentum
Opting to bat first, Mumbai Indians faced a tough challenge from CSK’s bowlers. Early wickets put them on the back foot, with skipper Rohit Sharma failing to make an impact.
Despite a few solid partnerships, including a steady knock from Tilak Varma (31 off 25 balls) and a composed 29 from Suryakumar Yadav, the middle order collapsed. Noor Ahmad led CSK’s bowling attack with an outstanding spell, picking up 4 wickets for 18 runs.
A late counterattack by Deepak Chahar (28 off 15 balls*) helped MI post a competitive 155/9 in their 20 overs.
MI Batting Highlights:
- Tilak Varma: 31 (25)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 29 (26)
- Deepak Chahar: 28* (15)
CSK Bowling Highlights:
- Noor Ahmad: 4/18 (4 overs)
- Khaleel Ahmed: 3/29 (4 overs)
- Ravichandran Ashwin: 1/31 (4 overs)
Second Innings: Chennai Super Kings’ Steady Chase
Chasing 156, Ruturaj Gaikwad gave CSK a solid start with a blistering 53 off 26 balls. His aggressive intent put pressure on MI’s bowlers. However, Vignesh Puthur turned the game momentarily for MI with a brilliant spell, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs.
When wickets began falling at regular intervals, Rachin Ravindra stepped up, displaying nerves of steel. His unbeaten 65 off 45 balls guided CSK to victory. Alongside him, Ravindra Jadeja played a crucial supporting role with 17 runs.
CSK Batting Highlights:
- Rachin Ravindra: 65* (45)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 53 (26)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 17 (18)
MI Bowling Highlights:
- Vignesh Puthur: 3/32 (4 overs)
- Deepak Chahar: 1/18 (2 overs)
- Will Jacks: 1/32 (4 overs)
Key Takeaways from the Match
- Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten half-century was the backbone of CSK’s successful chase.
- Noor Ahmad’s remarkable 4-wicket haul dismantled MI’s middle order.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an aggressive captain’s knock.
- Vignesh Puthur emerged as a bright spot for MI with his disciplined bowling.
Final Thoughts
The rivalry between CSK and MI once again delivered an unforgettable match. While CSK will gain confidence from this victory, MI will need to regroup and find better stability in their batting lineup.
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