IPL 2025 Match 38: Mi vs Csk Match 38 Mi WIN BY 9 WICKETS at Wankhede
1. Match Details
The 38th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 took place at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Mumbai Indians (MI) won the toss and opted to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). The decision proved spot on as the hosts chased down the target with absolute dominance, registering a thumping 9-wicket victory.
• Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
• Date & Time: [Match Date] | All times are in IST
• Toss: Mumbai Indians won the toss and elected to bowl
• Result: MI won by 9 wickets
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2. CSK Batting Performance
Chennai Super Kings posted a decent total of 176/5 in 20 overs, thanks to crucial contributions from their middle order, particularly Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube.
• S. Rasheed scored 19 runs off 20 balls, hitting 1 four before being stumped by Ryan Rickelton off Santner’s bowling.
• Rachin Ravindra struggled, managing only 5 runs from 9 deliveries and was caught by Rickelton off Ashwani Kumar.
• Ayush Mhatre played a quick-fire knock of 32 runs from just 15 balls, smashing 4 boundaries and 2 sixes before being dismissed by Deepak Chahar.
• Ravindra Jadeja played a solid innings, scoring an unbeaten 53 off 35 balls, including 4 fours and 2 sixes, anchoring the CSK innings.
• Shivam Dube provided excellent support with a powerful 50 off 32 deliveries, hitting 2 fours and 4 sixes before being caught by Will Jacks off Jasprit Bumrah.
• MS Dhoni (Captain & Wicketkeeper) struggled with the bat, scoring 4 off 6 balls before being caught by Tilak Varma off Bumrah.
• Jamie Overton contributed a quick 4* from 3 balls towards the end.
Extras included 6 wides and 3 leg byes, totaling 9 runs. CSK finished with 176/5 in their allotted 20 overs.
Fall of wickets:
16/1 (R. Ravindra, 3.1 ov)
57/2 (A. Mhatre, 6.5 ov)
63/3 (S. Rasheed, 7.6 ov)
142/4 (S. Dube, 16.2 ov)
156/5 (MS Dhoni, 18.4 ov)
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3. MI Batting Performance
Mumbai Indians chased down the target of 177 in just 15.4 overs, displaying complete dominance over the CSK bowling unit. The run chase was led by a fiery knock from Rohit Sharma and a sensational blitz by Suryakumar Yadav.
• Ryan Rickelton (Wicketkeeper) gave MI a quick start with 24 runs off 19 balls, hitting 3 fours and 1 six before being dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja.
• Rohit Sharma played a captain’s knock and remained unbeaten on 76 from 45 balls. His innings was laced with 4 fours and 6 towering sixes at an impressive strike rate of 168.89.
• Suryakumar Yadav stole the show with a sensational 68* off just 30 deliveries, hammering 6 fours and 5 sixes at a breathtaking strike rate of 226.67.
Extras included 8 wides and 1 leg bye, totaling 9 runs. MI chased down the total with ease, finishing at 177/1 in 15.4 overs.
Fall of wicket:
63/1 (R. Rickelton, 6.4 ov)
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4. Summary and Key Highlights
• MI’s decision to bowl first proved effective as their bowlers, especially Jasprit Bumrah and Deepak Chahar, picked up timely wickets to control CSK’s scoring.
• CSK’s middle order, led by Jadeja and Dube, helped the team post a competitive total.
• However, the MI batting lineup looked unbothered by the target as Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav put on a batting masterclass at Wankhede.
• The aggressive chase and the dominant partnership ensured MI’s victory with 26 balls to spare.
5. Conclusion
Mumbai Indians delivered a clinical performance at home, dismantling Chennai Super Kings in all departments. With this win, MI strengthens its position in the IPL 2025 points table, while CSK will need to regroup and address their bowling weaknesses. The rivalry may have continued, but this chapter at Wankhede clearly belonged to the Blue Brigade.
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