Rohit-Suryakumar Show Powers Mumbai to Commanding Win Over Chennai
Virat Kohli anchored the chase with a superb 73*, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Punjab Kings by 7 wickets in Match 37 of IPL 2025.
Key Highlights:
MI vs CSK: Mumbai Indians Dominate Chennai with Explosive 9-Wicket Win
Mumbai Indians delivered a statement victory in Match 38 of IPL 2025, steamrolling Chennai Super Kings by 9 wickets at the Wankhede Stadium on April 20. Chasing 177, MI cruised to victory in just 15.4 overs, thanks to commanding performances from Rohit Sharma (76)* and *Suryakumar Yadav (68)**.
CSK Post Competitive Total but Lack Firepower at Death
Put into bat, Chennai Super Kings got off to a decent start but lacked final flourish. Ruturaj Gaikwad fell early, but Shivam Dube (50 off 32) and Ravindra Jadeja (53 off 35)* stitched vital partnerships. Debutant Ayush Mhatre impressed with a cameo (32 off 15), boosting CSK to 176/5.
MI’s bowlers maintained control:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-27-1
- Gerald Coetzee: 4-0-33-2
Rohit and SKY Make Light Work of the Chase
The chase was sheer dominance from Mumbai Indians. Rohit Sharma set the tone with fluent stroke play, while Suryakumar Yadav’s wristy brilliance dismantled CSK’s bowling plans. The pair added 125 runs unbeaten in just 59 balls, finishing the match with 26 balls to spare.
- Rohit Sharma: 76* (45) – 6 fours, 4 sixes
- Suryakumar Yadav: 68* (30) – 8 fours, 3 sixes
- Ishan Kishan: 26 (14) provided early acceleration
Match Scorecard
| Team | Score | Overs |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 176/5 | 20.0 ov |
| Mumbai Indians | 177/1 | 15.4 ov |
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
Playing XI
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Rohit Sharma (c), Ishan Kishan (wk), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya, Tim David, Mohammad Nabi, Gerald Coetzee, Jasprit Bumrah, Shreyas Gopal, Akash Madhwal
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Ayush Mhatre, Deepak Chahar, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana, Maheesh Theekshana
MI vs CSK – Points Table Impact
With this win, Mumbai Indians climb to 4th place, boosting their Net Run Rate significantly. Chennai, meanwhile, slip to 6th after suffering their 5th defeat.
Updated Points Table (Top 5)
| Team | P | W | L | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 6 | 2 | +1.125 | 12 |
| KKR | 8 | 5 | 3 | +0.874 | 10 |
| RCB | 9 | 5 | 4 | +0.521 | 10 |
| Mumbai Indians | 8 | 4 | 4 | +0.439 | 8 |
| LSG | 7 | 4 | 3 | +0.203 | 8 |
Fantasy Standouts from MI vs CSK
If you had these players, you scored big in fantasy leagues:
- Rohit Sharma – 76* (Captain’s dream)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 68*
- Jasprit Bumrah – 1 wicket, economy under 7
- Gerald Coetzee – 2 wickets
- Ravindra Jadeja – 53* with the bat
Match Stats Snapshot
- Biggest Partnership: 125* – Rohit & SKY
- Fastest Fifty: Suryakumar – 22 balls
- Most Sixes: Rohit – 4
- Player of the Match: Rohit Sharma
What This Win Means for the Team
Mumbai Indians have finally found rhythm with back-to-back wins. The return to form of their top order, especially Rohit and SKY, is a massive boost ahead of a crucial mid-season stretch. For Chennai, questions remain around their death bowling and middle-order tempo. MS Dhoni’s conservative use and lack of spin control at Wankhede may demand tactical rethinking.
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