In an excitement at Chennai, CSK conquers MI by four wickets with five balls remaining in Game 3 of IPL 2025. The match, often called the ‘Clasico’ of the tournament, even CSK vs MI IPL 2025 did not disappoint and served fans with a closely fought contest. However, this match was not as thrilling as it was expected to be because these were the two best teams of IPL history playing against each other.
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Tactical Brilliance Leaves MI With Just 155/9 on the Board
CSK won the toss and decided to bowl first, which seemed effective as they kept MI on a check spree throughout the innings. The batting at the top and in the middle couldn’t build momentum for Mumbai as Tilak Varma was the highest scorer for his side with 31 runs, Suryakumar Yadav contributing 29 runs. Deepak Chahar added some late-order fireworks to MI’s innings with a quick-fire 28 off just 15 balls. But the highlight was Noor Ahmad, who came up with his career-best IPL spell as he picked 4/18 in his four overs, ripping apart MI’s batting order.
Key Moments from the Match CSK vs MI IPL 2025
MS Dhoni’s Lightning-Quick Stumping
MS Dhoni’s reflex behind stumps, even at this stage of his career, never fails to amaze. He proved his worth in the 11th over with an extremely quick stumping to send Suryakumar Yadav back. Trying to step out and get under Noor Ahmad’s googly, Suryakumar failed to even connect the ball, and Dhoni was quickest to whip off the bails in a flash, leaving the batter dazed.
A Blazing Fifty By Ruturaj Gaikwad
Under pressure for his dismal show in the domestic circuit preceding the IPL, Ruturaj Gaikwad made the critics eat their words in style. He played an attacking innings, making his half-century off 22 balls. CSK needed yet another solid platform in the chase, and he made 53 off 26 balls.
Vignesh Puthur in his Dream IPL Debut
Debuting as an Impact Player, he replaced Rohit Sharma and gave a good account of himself in the game. The 23-year-old bowler showed good control of his line and length, taking three big wickets—Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda. Even though he couldn’t turn the game around for MI, he still gave a glimpse of his potential future.
𝘼 𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙢 𝙙𝙚𝙗𝙪𝙩 ✨
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Twin strikes from the young Vignesh Puthur sparks a comeback for #MI 💙
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Rachin Ravindra Helps CSK Win The Opener Match
The start of CSK’s chase was shaky, as they lost Rahul Tripathi early. But Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad controlled the innings through an aggressive partnership. Gaikwad provided the template upfront and made 53 off 26 with some quick runs coming in the powerplay.
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MS Dhoni’s Playfully hit Deepak Chahar After Match
After the match, fans noticed that MS Dhoni had a funny moment with Deepak Chahar. Dhoni was seen jokingly patting Chahar on the back with a bat after he not only bowled well but also smashed three sixes during the course of his innings. This hilarious banter was left between the former CSK skipper and his teammate, which went viral on social media as post-match entertainment.
Mahi bhai mandatory bat treatment for deepak Chahar 😂😂🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/swUY9AklL2
— Ayush Tomar (@ayush_tomar8) March 23, 2025