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MI vs CSK Highlights IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Match Summary (April 20, 2025)
After their sixth loss in eight matches, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) find themselves at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table with just four points and a net run rate of -1.392. To have a realistic chance of qualifying for the playoffs, CSK must win all their remaining six league matches.
🏏 Match Result: Mumbai Indians win by 9 wickets
Chennai Super Kings Innings: 176/5 (20 overs)
Top Performers:
- Shivam Dube: 50 (32) – Anchored the middle overs and struck big in the death.
- Ravindra Jadeja: 50* (26) – Finished with a flourish including 2 sixes and 4 fours.
- Ayush Mhatre: 32 (15) – Aggressive start, gave CSK early momentum.
Bowling Highlights for MI:
- Jasprit Bumrah: 4-0-28-2 – Key wickets of Dube and Dhoni.
- Mitchell Santner: 4-0-25-1 – Economical and crucial in the middle overs.
- Chahar: 4-0-34-2 – Took early wickets and broke partnerships.
Mumbai Indians Chase: 177/1 in 15.4 overs
Top Performers:
- Rohit Sharma: 70* (41) – Classic Hitman innings: sixes, timing, and calm chase control.
- Suryakumar Yadav: 64* (28) – Explosive knock; 50 off 26 balls with trademark sweeps and lofts.
- Ryan Rickelton: 24 (19) – Provided a brisk start before falling to Jadeja.
Notable Moments:
- Rohit started off with stylish pull shots and lofted drives.
- Suryakumar’s range of sweeps and innovative shots dismantled CSK spinners.
- Final over included 2 sixes from SKY and Rohit to finish the match in style.
Turning Point of the Match:
The 138-run partnership between Rohit and SKY took the game away from CSK. The acceleration post 10th over saw MI scoring 65 runs in the next 24 balls.
Fielding Highlights:
- Khaleel’s fielding error resulted in a six, caught on replays.
- Mhatre’s acrobatic effort near boundary saved crucial runs in the 12th over.
Why were CSK players wearing black armbands?
CSK players wore black armbands during the match to mourn the passing of a close member of the franchise or extended cricketing community (reason likely linked to a personal/team loss, though official confirmation awaited).
