Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their IPL 2025 campaign with a commanding four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday. The match highlighted MI’s ongoing struggle in season openers, marking their 13th straight loss in the first match of an IPL campaign—a streak that dates back to 2013.
Key Highlights:
CSK Bowlers Dominate Early
Winning the toss and opting to bowl, CSK’s bowling attack, led by Noor Ahmed and Khaleel Ahmed, dismantled MI’s batting lineup.
- Noor Ahmed returned impressive figures of 4 for 18, consistently troubling the middle order.
- Khaleel Ahmed chipped in with 3 for 29, ensuring MI were kept under pressure throughout the innings.
Mumbai was restricted to 155 for 9 in their 20 overs. Despite the low score, Vignesh Puthur, a 24-year-old debutant, emerged as a bright spot for MI. He picked up 3 wickets for 32 runs, making a notable impact with the ball.
Rachin Ravindra Anchors the Chase
In response, CSK looked in control from the beginning. Rachin Ravindra, playing a composed anchor role, scored an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, guiding his side comfortably past the target. He was well supported by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who added a brisk 53 off 26 balls, giving CSK early momentum in the chase.
With contributions at the top and a steady hand from Ravindra, CSK chased down the target with ease, ending the match at 159 for 6.
MI’s Unwanted Record Continues
The loss continued Mumbai Indians’ long-standing opening-match jinx, as the team has not won its first game of the season since 2012, when it defeated CSK by eight wickets. Since then, MI has struggled to start strong, despite being a five-time IPL champion.
With clinical performances from bowlers and composed batting from Rachin Ravindra, CSK opened their IPL 2025 campaign in style, while MI was once again left to reflect on another season-opening loss.
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