In the third match of the TATA IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured a commanding four-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match was marked by several pivotal moments that influenced the outcome.
Here are the top 10 impactful moments from this thrilling encounter:
- Khaleel Ahmed’s Double Strike
- Ravichandran Ashwin’s Wicket on Return
- Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma’s Partnership
- Noor Ahmad’s Double Blow
- Noor Ahmad’s Sensational Spell
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Explosive Fifty
- Vignesh Puthur’s Impactful Debut
- Rachin Ravindra’s Composed Innings
- MS Dhoni’s Entrance
- Ravindra Seals Victory with a Six
- Khaleel Ahmed’s Double Strike
Khaleel Ahmed provided CSK with a dream start by dismissing MI captain Rohit Sharma in the first over and then removing Ryan Rickelton in the third over, leaving MI struggling early in their innings. - Ravichandran Ashwin’s Wicket on Return
Making a much-anticipated return to CSK after a decade, Ravichandran Ashwin struck with his very first delivery, dismissing Will Jacks and further denting MI’s top order. - Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma’s Partnership
Amidst early setbacks, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma steadied MI’s innings with a 51-run partnership for the third wicket, providing a brief resurgence. - Noor Ahmad’s Double Blow
Afghan spinner Noor Ahmad turned the game in CSK’s favor by dismissing Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 26) and Tilak Varma (31 off 25) in quick succession, thanks to sharp work behind the stumps by MS Dhoni. - Noor Ahmad’s Sensational Spell
Continuing his dominance, Noor Ahmad finished with exceptional figures of 4/18, stifling MI’s middle order and restricting them to a modest total. - Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Explosive Fifty
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front, scoring a rapid 52 off 26 balls, including reaching his fastest IPL fifty in just 22 deliveries, setting a strong foundation for the chase. - Vignesh Puthur’s Impactful Debut
MI’s debutant Vignesh Puthur made an immediate impact by dismissing Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, and Deepak Hooda, finishing with figures of 3/32 and bringing MI back into contention. - Rachin Ravindra’s Composed Innings
Amidst the pressure, Rachin Ravindra anchored the CSK innings with an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls, showcasing maturity and guiding the team closer to the target. - MS Dhoni’s Entrance
With four runs required and Ravindra Jadeja run out, the Chepauk crowd erupted as MS Dhoni walked out to bat, adding to the drama and excitement of the chase. - Ravindra Seals Victory with a Six
Fittingly, Rachin Ravindra sealed the victory by hitting a six, remaining unbeaten and ensuring CSK’s successful start to their IPL 2025 campaign.
These moments collectively contributed to CSK’s triumphant performance against their arch-rivals MI, setting a positive tone for their season ahead.
