On March 23, 2025, the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai hosted a thrilling IPL 2025 encounter between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). This match, often dubbed the “El-Clasico” of the IPL, lived up to its reputation, delivering high-octane cricketing action.
Match Overview
Toss: CSK won the toss and elected to field first.
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Mumbai Indians Innings
Batting first, MI faced a disciplined CSK bowling attack that restricted them to 155/9 in their allotted 20 overs. The innings saw a mix of cautious play and aggressive strokes, but regular fall of wickets hindered their momentum.
Key Performances:
Suryakumar Yadav: Played a pivotal role with a well-constructed 45 runs off 35 balls, anchoring the innings during crucial phases.
Noor Ahmad (CSK): The young spinner was the standout bowler, claiming impressive figures of 4 wickets for 18 runs, dismantling MI’s middle order.
Khaleel Ahmed (CSK): Complemented Ahmad’s efforts with 3 wickets for 29 runs, providing crucial breakthroughs at the start and end of the innings
Chennai Super Kings Innings
Chasing 156, CSK started aggressively but faced challenges due to MI’s bowling attack. The match witnessed several momentum shifts, keeping fans on the edge of their seats
Key Performances:
Ruturaj Gaikwad: Set the tone for the chase with a blistering 53 runs off just 22 balls, reaching his half-century in remarkable fashion.
Rachin Ravindra: Anchored the innings with an unbeaten 46 runs, ensuring stability after quick wickets fell at the other end. He sealed the victory with a massive six, finishing the match in style.
- Vignesh Puthur (MI): The debutant made an immediate impact, claiming 3 wickets, including the crucial scalps of Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda, putting CSK under pressure during the chase
Ms Dhoni Fastest Stumping Got Suryakumar Yadav
Today Ms Dhoni Stumped and get Surya Kumar Yadav And The reaction Time of the Stumping is 0.12 sec
It happened in the 12th over, bowled by Noor Ahmad. The left-arm spinner delivered a flighted, turning ball that tempted Suryakumar to dance down the track. He aimed for a lofted drive over extra cover, but the ball spun past his bat.
It was a classic “Dhoni special” — fast, precise, and game-changing. This dismissal shifted the momentum towards CSK, silencing MI’s middle-order hopes.
