Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians: CSK 1st Win in IPL 2025

Chennai Super Kings CSK 1st Win in IPL 2025 campaign, defeating Mumbai Indians (MI) by four wickets at Chepauk. Chasing 156, CSK rode on an unbeaten 65 from Rachin Ravindra and a blistering 53 from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, securing victory in 19.1 overs.

CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match Summary

Mumbai Indians Struggle After Early Collapse

Mumbai Indians had a rough start, losing Rohit Sharma for a four-ball duck to Khaleel Ahmed, making it his 18th IPL duck, the joint-most in tournament history. Suryakumar Yadav (29) and Tilak Varma (31) built a 51-run stand, but CSK’s bowlers, led by debutant Noor Ahmad (4/18) and Khaleel Ahmed (3/29), restricted MI to 155/9.

CSK 1st Win in IPL 2025: Ravindra and Gaikwad Shine

CSK started strong with Ruturaj Gaikwad smashing 53 off 26 balls, setting the foundation. Despite a few quick wickets by Vignesh Puthur (3/32), Rachin Ravindra’s calm and composed 65 off 45 balls* guided CSK home with five balls to spare.

Mumbai Indians Continue Opening Match Losing Streak

With this defeat, Mumbai Indians extended their 13-year streak of losing their first IPL match since 2012.

Why Did Hardik Pandya Miss MI’s Opener?

MI’s regular captain Hardik Pandya missed the game due to a one-match suspension from IPL 2024, leaving Suryakumar Yadav to lead the side.

What’s Next in IPL 2025?

CSK will look to build on this momentum, while MI will aim for a comeback in their next match.