Key Highlights:
MI vs CSK: Mumbai Demolish Chennai by 9 Wickets, Rohit Sharma Steals the Show
Wankhede Stadium, April 20:
Mumbai Indians (MI) stormed back into IPL 2025 contention with a commanding 9-wicket victory over arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 38, courtesy of a blistering unbeaten knock of 76 from Rohit Sharma and a supporting 68* from Suryakumar Yadav.
The chase of 177 was completed in just 15.4 overs, marking one of the most dominant batting performances by Mumbai this season.
CSK Post Competitive 176/5 on Sluggish Track
Opting to bat first, Chennai Super Kings posted a respectable 176/5 after a steady rebuild led by Ravindra Jadeja (53 off 35)* and Shivam Dube (50 off 32).
Earlier in the innings, MI bowlers maintained tight lines:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-25-1
- Ashwani Kumar: 4-0-21-1
- Mitchell Santner: 3-0-14-1
Despite losing early wickets, CSK reached 150 in 17.5 overs before Jadeja and Jamie Overton added crucial runs to close the innings.
Rohit Sharma’s Masterclass Anchors Chase
In response, Mumbai’s reply was nothing short of breathtaking. Rohit Sharma, returning as MI’s rock, carved out an effortless 76 off 45 balls*, filled with grace and aggression:
- Fours: 7
- Sixes: 4
- Strike Rate: 168.88
He was ably partnered by Suryakumar Yadav, who hammered 68 off 30 balls* at an explosive strike rate of 226.66.
The duo shared an unbeaten 114-run partnership to finish the match with 26 balls remaining, stunning the Wankhede crowd into celebratory disbelief.
Fall of Wickets – Mumbai Indians
- Ryan Rickelton: 24 (b Jadeja) – 6.4 overs – MI 63/1
- From there, Rohit and SKY finished the job without further damage.
Match Summary – MI vs CSK, IPL 2025 Match 38
- Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
- Date: April 20, 2025
- Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
- CSK: 176/5 (20 overs)
- MI: 177/1 (15.4 overs)
- Top Performers:
- Rohit Sharma: 76* (45)
- Suryakumar Yadav: 68* (30)
- Shivam Dube: 50 (32)
- Ravindra Jadeja: 53* (35)
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma
Rohit Sharma’s Revival: A Statement Knock
This unbeaten 76 marks Rohit’s best score of IPL 2025, as he finds form right when MI needs it most. His previous matches saw starts without conversion, but tonight’s effort was vintage Rohit — elegant, ruthless, and entirely in control.
It was also his first fifty of the season, silencing critics and lifting MI back into mid-table contention.
What This Means for Mumbai Indians
- Ninth place to sixth: The big win boosts NRR
- Middle-order stable: Rohit and SKY’s form gives MI breathing space
- Confidence restored: Their most clinical run-chase of the season
What’s Next for CSK
- Bowling worries: Pathirana and Noor Ahmad went for 40+ in under 2 overs
- Middle-order dependency: Top-order contributions remain inconsistent
- Next challenge: CSK will face PBKS in a crucial away fixture
Disclaimer:
This article is part of Hindustan Herald’s IPL 2025 live coverage. All statistics and quotes are sourced from official IPL match feeds and post-match reports.
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