In a suspenseful IPL 2025 match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, CSK (Chennai Super Kings)
emerged victorious over MI (Mumbai Indians) by four wickets. It was a classic display of clinical
batting and spin brilliance, with an exceptional attack sealing the win for CSK.
With this victory CSK also reaffirmed their status as one of the most powerful teams in this IPL
season. Let’s have a closer look at the standout moments that contributed to this memorable
victory.
MI’s Crumble Against CSK’s Spin Attack
At first, Mumbai Indians won the toss and opted to bat first, but the game-changing moment is
when the innings quickly crumbles under the brilliance of CSK. Even though this, few MI players
got off to decent starts, as CSK’s spinners, especially Noor Ahmad regularly interrupted MI’s
batting.
● Noor Ahmad’s Magic: The Afghan spinner was in remarkable form, taking 4 wickets for
just 18 runs. He dismissed key players like Tilak Verma, Suryakumar Yadav and put the
team in a tough spot.
● Key Fielding Moments: The key highlight is Dhoni’s sharp stumping, adding a superb
performance all-around the team.
In the end, MI finished with 155/9 in 20 overs, the score that never seemed enough given the
powerful capabilities of CSK.
CSK’s Strong Chase Led by Gaikwad and Ravindra
To chase down 156, CSK struggled early in the match but found stability through Rachin
Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Although they lost a few wickets, this pair stayed calm and
helped CSK get closer to the target.
● Gaikwad’s Aggressive Knock: His 53 runs off 26 balls laid the base to a successful
chase.
● Ravindra’s Calm Finish: His brilliant 65 not out off 45 balls guided CSK home with five
balls to spare.
Key Performances of the Match:
● Noor Ahmad (CSK): 4 wickets for 18 runs
● Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): 53 runs off 26 balls
● Rachin Ravindra (CSK): 65* runs off 45 balls
