Mumbai, April 21 In a dominant display of power-hitting and precision cricket, the Mumbai Indians (MI) outclassed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium in a high-stakes IPL 2025 clash, marking their third consecutive victory this season. Riding on a destructive partnership between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, Mumbai avenged their earlier defeat at Chepauk in style.
Opting to bat first after winning the toss, Chennai Super Kings posted a competitive 176/5 in 20 overs. The innings was stabilized by:
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Ravindra Jadeja 53* off 35 balls
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Shivam Dube 50 off 32 balls
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Ayush Mhatre 32 off just 15 balls
Mumbai’s bowling unit was clinical, with Jasprit Bumrah taking 2 wickets, while Deepak Chahar, Ashwini Kumar, and Mitchell Santner chipped in with a wicket each to restrict CSK from accelerating in the death overs.
Chasing 177, Mumbai got off to a solid start as Riyan Rickelton and Rohit Sharma stitched a 63-run opening stand. Rickelton departed after a quick 24 off 19 balls, with Ravindra Jadeja claiming the only wicket for CSK.
From there on, it was a masterclass in aggressive yet controlled batting:
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Rohit Sharma: 76* off 33 balls (Half-century in 33 balls)
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Suryakumar Yadav: 68* off 26 balls (Half-century in 26 balls)
The duo unleashed a flurry of boundaries and sixes, dismantling CSK’s bowling attack. The highlight came in the 16th over, where Matheesha Pathirana was hit for three consecutive sixes, ending the match in emphatic fashion.
Mumbai’s Statement Victory -
Final Score: MI 177/1 in 15.4 overs
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Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
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Man of the Match (expected): Likely between Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav
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MI’s Record: 3 wins in a row, solidifying their position in the top half of the points table
This win not only consolidates Mumbai’s form but also serves as a sweet revenge for the Chepauk loss earlier in the season, signaling MI’s return to title-contending form.
