In a dramatic contest at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) triumphed over Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets in their IPL 2025 season opener. Chasing a target of 156, CSK reached 158/6 in 19.1 overs, with Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26) leading the charge and Rachin Ravindra remaining unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls to guide the team to victory.
Key Highlights:
Ruturaj Gaikwad set the tone with a blistering 53 runs off just 26 balls, including his fastest IPL fifty.
Rachin Ravindra played a composed knock of 65*, including crucial sixes to seal the win for CSK.
On debut, Vignesh Puthur impressed with figures of 3/29 for MI.
MS Dhoni showcased his lightning-fast wicket-keeping skills once again, with an incredible stumping off a wide delivery that left fans in awe. His quick reflexes were instrumental in keeping MI’s chase under control.
Earlier, MI posted 155/9 in their innings, with Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Tilak Verma (31) stabilizing the innings. A late cameo by Deepak Chahar (28*) added some respectability to their total.
This victory marks a strong start for CSK, while MI continues their streak of losing season openers.
