MI vs CSK, IPL 2025 Match Result
3rd Match (N), Chennai, March 23, 2025
Result: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Match Summary
| Team | Score | Overs | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | 155/9 | 20 | Lost by 4 wickets |
| Chennai Super Kings | 158/6 | 19.1 | CSK Won (Target: 156) |
Player of the Match: Noor Ahmad (CSK) – 4/18
Cricinfo’s MVP: Noor Ahmad (107.38 pts)
Key Performances
Batting Performance
| Player | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rachin Ravindra (CSK) | 65* | 45 | 2 | 4 | 144.44 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) | 53 | 26 | 6 | 3 | 203.84 |
| Deepak Chahar (MI) | 28 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 186.66 |
Bowling Performance
| Player | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad (CSK) | 4 | 0 | 18 | 4 | 4.50 |
| Vignesh Puthur (MI) | 4 | 0 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Khaleel Ahmed (CSK) | 4 | 0 | 29 | 3 | 7.25 |
Post-Match Highlights
- CSK’s Spin Dominance: Noor Ahmad (4/18) and Khaleel Ahmed (3/29) dismantled MI’s batting.
- Rachin Ravindra’s Anchor: His unbeaten 65* (45 balls) steadied CSK’s chase after early wobbles.
- MI’s Struggles: MI’s batting collapsed to 155/9, with only Vignesh Puthur (3/32) shining in their bowling.
- Dhoni’s Cameo: MS Dhoni (0* off 2 balls) watched from the non-striker’s end as CSK sealed the win.
Cricinfo’s MVP Impact List
| Player | Team | Total Impact | Key Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | 107.38 | 4 wickets, economy 4.50 |
| Vignesh Puthur | MI | 91.06 | 3 wickets on IPL debut |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 90.39 | 53 off 26 (SR 203.84) |
Post-Match Reactions
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK Captain):
“Our spinners were exceptional. Noor and Khaleel executed their plans perfectly at Chepauk.” - Noor Ahmad (PotM):
“Getting Suryakumar’s wicket was special. Mahi bhai’s stumping was electric!” - Suryakumar Yadav (MI Stand-in Captain):
“We fell short by 15-20 runs. Puthur’s debut gives us hope for the future.”
Next Matches
- MI: Face Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad (March 30).
- CSK: Host Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chepauk (March 28).
Key Stats
CSK’s Spin Trio: Noor, Khaleel, and Santner combined for 7 wickets at an economy of 6.2.
MI’s Record: Haven’t won their IPL season opener since 2012.
