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CSK vs MI IPL 2025 3rd Match
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) outclassed Mumbai Indians (MI) in Match 3 of IPL 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on March 23, 2025, with a 4-wicket victory. CSK delivered an all-round performance, restricting MI to a modest total and chasing it down with ease.
Mumbai Indians’ Batting Struggles
Mumbai Indians had a rough start after losing Rohit Sharma early for a duck, caught by Shivam Dube off Khaleel Ahmed in the first over. Ryan Rickelton tried to accelerate but fell for 13 runs after hitting 3 boundaries, while Will Jacks followed him back soon after scoring 11 runs.
Suryakumar Yadav, the MI skipper, tried to stabilize the innings with a steady 29 off 26 balls but struggled to accelerate. He was well-supported by Tilak Varma, who played a decent knock of 31 off 25 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes. However, MI kept losing wickets at regular intervals, with Robin Minz (3 off 9), Naman Dhir (17 off 12), and Mitchell Santner (11 off 13) failing to make an impact.
A late fightback from Deepak Chahar (28 off 15 balls), who hit 2 boundaries and 2 sixes, helped MI cross the 140-mark. MI ended their innings at 141/9 in 20 overs.
🎯 Fall of Wickets:
1-0 (Rohit Sharma, 0.4 ov)
2-21 (Ryan Rickelton, 2.2 ov)
3-36 (Will Jacks, 4.4 ov)
4-87 (Suryakumar Yadav, 10.3 ov)
5-95 (Robin Minz, 12.4 ov)
6-96 (Tilak Varma, 12.6 ov)
7-118 (Naman Dhir, 16.1 ov)
8-128 (Mitchell Santner, 17.6 ov)
9-141 (Trent Boult, 18.6 ov)
🎯 CSK’s Bowling Brilliance
Noor Ahmad was the star with the ball, picking up 4 wickets for just 18 runs in his 4-over spell. He dismissed key players like Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, and Naman Dhir, breaking MI’s backbone. Khaleel Ahmed also shined, taking 3 crucial wickets for 29 runs, including the prized wicket of Rohit Sharma.
Nathan Ellis chipped in with 1 wicket, while Ravichandran Ashwin bowled economically, giving away just 31 runs in his 4 overs and taking 1 wicket.
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🏏 CSK’s Dominant Chase
Chasing 142, Rachin Ravindra anchored the innings brilliantly. The opener remained unbeaten, scoring 65 runs off 45 balls, smashing 2 fours and 4 sixes. Though CSK lost Rahul Tripathi (2 off 3 balls) early, Ruturaj Gaikwad (53 off 26 balls) ensured a solid platform with 6 fours and 3 sixes.
After Gaikwad’s dismissal, Shivam Dube (9 off 7 balls) and Deepak Hooda (3 off 5 balls) departed quickly, but CSK was always in control. Ravindra Jadeja (17 off 18 balls) played a steady knock before being run out. MS Dhoni came in at the end and ensured no further hiccups, remaining not out after playing just 2 balls.
CSK comfortably chased down the target, reaching 145/6 in 19.2 overs to secure a 4-wicket victory.
🎯 Fall of Wickets:
1-11 (Rahul Tripathi, 1.4 ov)
2-78 (Ruturaj Gaikwad, 7.5 ov)
3-95 (Shivam Dube, 9.4 ov)
4-107 (Deepak Hooda, 11.4 ov)
5-116 (Sam Curran, 14.1 ov)
6-152 (Ravindra Jadeja, 18.4 ov)
🎯 MI’s Bowling Efforts
MI’s bowlers tried their best to defend a low total, but the target was too small to create any real pressure. Vignesh Puthur stood out, taking 3 wickets for 32 runs in his 4 overs. Will Jacks (1/32), Deepak Chahar (1/18), and Shardul Thakur (2/19) chipped in, but CSK’s solid batting lineup made the chase look comfortable.
🎉 Key Performances:
✅ Rachin Ravindra: 65* off 45 balls
✅ Ruturaj Gaikwad: 53 off 26 balls
✅ Noor Ahmad: 4/18 in 4 overs
✅ Khaleel Ahmed: 3/29 in 4 overs
🏆 Result:
Chennai Super Kings (145/6 in 19.2 overs) beat Mumbai Indians (141/9 in 20 overs) by 4 wickets.
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