Mumbai Indians kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a win at Wankhede, setting the stage for an epic El Clasico showdown of CSK vs MI. MS Dhoni, the old pro, decided to bowl first against a tough Mumbai squad. 17-year-old Ayush Mhatre made his IPL debut, showing he’s got what it takes in the T20 game. CSK played it smart, bringing in Impact Players like R Ashwin, possibly swapping out Anshul Kamboj. Mumbai had a bit of a hiccup with Karn Sharma picking up an injury, but Ashwani Kumar stepped up big time. Plus, Rohit Sharma was a no-show in the starting XI.
Teams for CSK vs MI
- We’ve got Rachin Ravindra, Shaik Rasheed, Ayush Mhatre, and of course, the legend himself, MS Dhoni, who’s not just the captain but also behind the stumps.
- Add to that Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, and the pace duo of Jamie Overton and Khaleel Ahmed, plus the mystery spin of Noor Ahmad and the fiery Matheesha Pathirana.
- And don’t forget the bench strength with Anshul Kamboj, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Sam Curran, and the ever-reliable R Ashwin, all ready to shake things up.
- Behind the stumps, Ryan Rickelton’s got the gloves on, with Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma adding some serious flair to the batting.
- Hardik Pandya is leading the charge, with Naman Dhir supporting. The bowling’s got a solid attack with Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ashwani Kumar.
- Sitting on the bench, they’ve got a mix of potential match-winners like Corbin Bosch, Rohit Sharma, Raj Bawa, Robin Minz, and S Raju, all waiting for their moment.
First Inning of CSK vs MI
- Chennai Super Kings came out strong during Powerplay 1, smashing 50 runs in just 6.1 overs.
- They didn’t stop there, hitting the 100-run mark in 13.3 overs.
- The 4th wicket partnership between RA Jadeja and S Dube was a game-changer, piling on 50 runs in just 38 balls.
- Dube was on fire, getting to his half-century in only 30 balls, with 2 boundaries and 4 sixes.
- The tension kicked up when Mumbai Indians went for a review in the 17.2 over over a possible Jadeja dismissal, but the call stayed.
- Not letting the pressure get to them, Chennai cruised to 150 in 17.5 overs.
- Jadeja was unstoppable, reaching his half-century off 34 balls, hitting 4 boundaries and 2 sixes.
- The innings ended at 176/5 in 20 overs, with Jadeja’s solid 53 leading the charge.
- R Ashwin was subbed in for Dube, showing Chennai’s clever tactical moves to keep the momentum flowing.
Second Inning of CSK vs MI
- Mumbai Indians came out swinging in their innings, setting the tone early. In Powerplay 1 (overs 0.1 to 6), they smashed 62 runs without losing a single wicket.
- They hit 50 runs in just 4.5 overs, needing only 29 balls and adding 6 extra runs to their total.
- The first-wicket partnership was solid, reaching 50 runs in 29 balls, with RD Rickelton chipping in with 19 and RG Sharma knocking 25, plus the 6 extras.
- Keeping the momentum going, they crossed the 100-run mark in 10.2 overs, using 62 balls and again adding 6 extra runs.
- RG Sharma was the star here, blasting his half-century off just 33 balls, including 2 boundaries and 4 sixes.
- The second-wicket partnership kept rolling, reaching 50 runs in 33 balls, with RG Sharma adding another 19 runs and SA Yadav piling on 32. By 13 overs, Mumbai were cruising at 127/1, with RG Sharma sitting on 53 and SA Yadav on 44.
- They weren’t shy with their reviews either, challenging a wide call in the 13.5 over.
- SA Yadav kept the fireworks going, bringing up his half-century off just 26 balls, with plenty of boundaries and maximums.
- By the time they hit 150 runs in 14.3 overs, they had taken just 87 balls to get there, and extras were still chipping in.
- The second-wicket stand kept getting stronger, adding 100 runs in 51 balls, with RG Sharma at 42 and SA Yadav at 56, plus 3 extras.
- As they made a strategic sub, with Rohit Sharma coming in for Ashwani Kumar at the 19.6 over mark, Mumbai Indians were in full control.
Where to Watch IPL 2025
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Result
Mumbai Indians pulled off a thrilling win over Chennai Super Kings in Match 38 of IPL 2025. Rohit Sharma was on fire, and Suryakumar Yadav brought the heat with some powerful shots, helping MI cruise to victory. Captain Hardik Pandya’s smart bowling moves laid a solid foundation for the team’s success. This win was a sweet redemption for MI after their last loss and gave their net run rate a nice boost, showing they’re still a force to reckon with in T20 cricket.
