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CSK Crushes MI in IPL 2025 Opener as Rachin Ravindra Leads Stunning Chase, Mumbai’s 13th Straight Opening Loss
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CSK Crushes MI in IPL 2025 Opener as Rachin Ravindra Leads Stunning Chase, Mumbai’s 13th Straight Opening Loss

Mumbai Indians’ season-opening curse continued as they slumped to their 13th consecutive opening match loss in the IPL 2025, falling to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by four wickets at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday. Chasing a target of 156, CSK were in control for most of the innings. Rachin Ravindra anchored the chase with a calm and unbeaten fifty, finishing the match with the winning runs. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad gave the innings a fiery start with his fastest IPL fifty, scoring 53 off just 22 balls, setting the tone for a dominant performance. Key Highlights:Vignesh Puthur’s Brief ResistanceCSK Bowlers Set the ToneMumbai’s Opening Match Woes Continue Vignesh Puthur’s Brief Resistance Vignesh Puthur, the 24-year-old debutant and left-arm wrist spinner, offer...
Rachin Ravindra Shines as CSK Crushes MI in IPL 2025 Opener, Extending Mumbai’s 13-Year Losing Streak
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Rachin Ravindra Shines as CSK Crushes MI in IPL 2025 Opener, Extending Mumbai’s 13-Year Losing Streak

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 EarlyRachin Ravindra Anchors the ChaseMI’s Unwanted Record Continues 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 throu...