In a thrilling **Indian Premier League (IPL)** 2025 encounter at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the **Chennai Super Kings (CSK)** secured a hard-fought victory over their arch-rivals, the **Mumbai Indians (MI)**. The match showcased stellar performances from **Afghanistan’s** **Noor Ahmad** with the ball and **New Zealand’s** **Rachin Ravindra** with the bat, as CSK successfully chased down MI’s total of 155/9 to kick off their campaign with a win.

Noor Ahmad’s Magic Spells Doom for Mumbai Indians

Electing to bowl first, CSK’s bowling attack was relentless, putting MI under early pressure. The spotlight was on Noor Ahmad, CSK’s INR 10 crore acquisition, who made an immediate impact with a sensational spell of 4/18. The left-arm wrist spinner struck at crucial moments, dismantling MI’s batting lineup and restricting their scoring opportunities.

**Khaleel Ahmed** (3/29) provided excellent support, complementing Noor’s brilliance with his precise seam bowling. **Ravichandran Ashwin**, returning to the CSK lineup after nearly a decade, also made his presence felt by dismissing the dangerous **Will Jacks** for just 11, leaving MI struggling at 36/3.

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**Suryakumar Yadav** (29) and **Tilak Varma** (31) attempted to rebuild the innings with a 51-run partnership. However, the breakthrough came in vintage **MS Dhoni** style, as his lightning-quick stumping sent Suryakumar packing. Once Tilak departed, MI’s innings collapsed, with **Deepak Chahar**’s late cameo helping them barely cross the 150-run mark.

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CSK’s Chase Faces Early Setbacks

Chasing 156 for victory, CSK experimented with their batting order, promoting Impact Substitute **Rahul Tripathi** to open alongside Rachin Ravindra. However, the move backfired as Tripathi fell for just 2 off 3 balls. **Ruturaj Gaikwad**, batting at No. 3, was in scintillating form, smashing a 53 off just 26 balls to register his fastest IPL half-century. Mumbai found hope in debutant **Vignesh Puthur**, who dismissed both Gaikwad and **Shivam Dube** (9 off 7) in consecutive overs, swinging the momentum back in MI’s favor. Puthur continued his dream debut by removing **Deepak Hooda** (3 off 5), further denting CSK’s chase. MI’s resurgence continued when Jacks cleaned up **Sam Curran** (4 off 9), reducing CSK to 116/5 in 15 overs and setting up a tense finish.

Rachin Ravindra Steadies the Ship as CSK Clinch a Thriller

With CSK under pressure, Rachin Ravindra took charge, anchoring the innings with maturity and calculated aggression. Remaining unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls, Rachin guided CSK home with just a few deliveries to spare. Despite MI’s valiant fightback, CSK secured the win, giving Ravindra and Noor a memorable start to their IPL 2025 campaign. Puthur’s impressive debut figures of 3/32 were a silver lining for Mumbai, but their batting struggles ultimately cost them the game. This classic CSK-MI rivalry delivered yet another thrilling chapter, and with CSK’s new stars shining bright, the five-time champions look poised for another strong season.

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