In the third game of the IPL 2025 Match 3:(CSK vs MI) the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) began their season with a convincing four-wicket triumph over the Mumbai Indians (MI) at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 23, 2025.
Match Recap(CSK vs MI):
- Date: March 23, 2025
- Location: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Outcome: CSK won by four wickets
First Innings: Mumbai Indians (MI)
MI struggled on a pitch that favored spin, scoring 155 runs, losing nine wickets in their 20 overs.
Leading Achievers:
• Tilak Varma: Accumulated 31 runs off 25 balls, offering a degree of stability in the middle.
CSK Bowling:
• (CSK)Noor Ahmad: The rookie spinner performed brilliantly, claiming four wickets for only 18 runs in his four overs.
• Khaleel Ahmed: Made a notable impact by bagging three wickets for 29 runs.
Second Innings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
In chasing 156, CSK scored 158 runs for the loss of six wickets in 19.1 overs.
Top Performers(IPL 2025 Match 3:(CSK vs MI)):
• (CSK) Rachin Ravindra: Had a notable contribution, scoring an unbeaten 65 from 45 balls, enhancing the chase.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad: The CSK captain made a quick 53 runs from 26 balls, setting the pace for the chase.
MI Bowling:
• Vignesh Puthur: The debutant had an immediate effect, taking three wickets for 32 runs, giving CSK some concerns.
Key Highlights(IPL 2025 Match 3:(CSK vs MI):
- (CSK)Noor Ahmad‘s Strong Debut: Notably, The young spinner’s impressive figures of 4/18 were critical in limiting MI to a moderate score.
- Rachin Ravindra‘s Calm Finish: Moreover, His unbeaten 65 secured CSK’s successful chase, demonstrating maturity and skill under pressure.
- MI’s Opening Match Struggles Continue: Unfortunately This loss marked MI’s 13th consecutive defeat in their opening games since 2012.
- For detailed match stats, visit ESPN Cricinfo
Final Thoughts:
CSK’s well-rounded performance, marked by outstanding individual contributions, set a positive tone for their IPL 2025 campaign. Conversely, MI will need to address their repeated issues in season openers if they hope to recover in the tournament.
Point Table :
| Position | Team | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.200 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +2.137 |
| 3 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | +0.493 |
| 4 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 6 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 7 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -0.493 |
| 8 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.200 |
| 9 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -2.137 |
| 10 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |