Mumbai: Mumbai Indians showcased their dominance at home with a comprehensive nine-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the IPL clash held at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday.
Chasing a target of 177, Mumbai rode on unbeaten half-centuries from skipper Rohit Sharma (76 off 44) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 off 38) to seal the win with ease in just 15.4 overs. The pair put on a clinical batting display, combining aggression and precision, rendering the CSK bowling attack ineffective.
We literally smocked CSK today.
We saw an old skool MI vs CSK match today 👐🏻💙💙💙💙
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Earlier, Chennai Super Kings, opting to bat first after losing the toss, posted 176 for 5 in their 20 overs. Shivam Dube (50 off 31) and Ravindra Jadeja (53 off 33) were the standout performers with the bat, while debutant Ayush Matre made a notable impact with a 32-run knock. Mumbai’s bowlers shared the wickets, with Jasprit Bumrah claiming two, and Ashwini Kumar, Deepak Chahar, and Mitchell Santner taking one apiece.
Suryakumar Yadav brings up his fifty in just 26 balls and his partnership with Rohit Sharma crosses 💯 shortly after
Mumbai Indians, meanwhile, are on the verge of snapping their losing streak against Chennai Super Kings #IPL2025
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Despite a steady start in the powerplay, CSK lost wickets at crucial junctures. Jadeja’s late surge helped the side to a competitive total, but it proved insufficient against a rampant Mumbai batting unit.
This win marks Mumbai Indians’ third consecutive victory in the tournament, boosting their position on the points table.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings – 176/5 (Jadeja 53, Dube 50; Bumrah 2/25)
Mumbai Indians – 177/1 in 15.4 overs (Rohit 76, Suryakumar 68)
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
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