Chennai Super Kings Edge Past Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025 Thriller at Chepauk

Chennai, March 23 — The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a nail-biting four-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.

After winning the toss and opting to bowl first, CSK’s spin-heavy attack dominated the proceedings. Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad starred with a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for 18 runs, derailing MI’s middle order. The visitors posted a below-par 155/9 in 20 overs, despite a resilient 42-run stand between Suryakumar Yadav (38 off 29) and Tilak Varma (33 off 27).

CSK Bowling Highlights:

• Noor Ahmad: 4/18 (4 overs)
• Ravindra Jadeja: 1/19 (4 overs)
• Ravichandran Ashwin: 1/25 (4 overs)

In response, CSK’s innings was anchored by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who scored a vital 45 off 33 balls, while Rachin Ravindra chipped in with an unbeaten 41 off 30 balls, including the match-winning six.

Mumbai’s left-arm wrist-spinner Vignesh Puthur, on debut, gave CSK a scare by taking 3 wickets in 2 overs, briefly turning the momentum before Ravindra’s calm finish.

Final Scorecard:
Mumbai Indians: 155/9 (20 overs)
Chennai Super Kings: 158/6 (18.5 overs)
Result: CSK won by 4 wickets

Key Performers:

• Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 4/18 (Player of the Match)
• Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) – 45 (33)
• Rachin Ravindra (CSK) – 41* (30)
• Vignesh Puthur (MI) – 3/27

This win sets the tone for CSK’s 2025 campaign, while MI will need to regroup after continuing their trend of season-opening losses.