Noor, Rachin lead CSK to victory over MI in high-voltage match

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Noor, Rachin lead CSK to victory over MI in high-voltage match

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23 Mar 25 18:18:15

Noor Ahmed celebrates a wicket

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style with a commanding four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at Chepauk on Sunday. The victory extended MI’s unfortunate streak of losing their opening game, a trend that has continued since 2012.

Batting first, MI struggled against CSK’s disciplined bowling attack. Noor Ahmed was the standout performer, claiming 4 for 18, while Khaleel Ahmed provided strong support with 3 for 29. Their efforts restricted MI to a modest total of 155 for 9 in 20 overs.

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In response, CSK chased the target with confidence, led by Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 off 45 balls. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also played a crucial role, smashing 53 off just 26 deliveries to set the tone for the chase. Despite an impressive debut from MI’s Vignesh Puthur, who took 3 for 32, CSK remained in control throughout, sealing the win comfortably.

With this emphatic victory, CSK have made a strong statement early in the tournament, while MI continue to search for answers to their opening-game woes.