On April 20, Mumbai Indians (MI) dominated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an IPL clash, winning by 9 wickets at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit Sharma (76) and Suryakumar Yadav (68) starred as MI chased 177 in 15.4 overs, avenging an earlier loss and boosting their playoff hopes.
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First Half: MI Bowling Shuts Down CSK’s Batting
CSK’s batting struggled after choosing to bat first, as MI’s pace attack capitalized on early conditions.
Openers managed just 16 runs in the first 3 overs, with Rachin Ravindra dismissed first ball.
Teenager Ayush Mhatre briefly excited with two sixes (17 off 4), but CSK’s middle order stalled, going 27 balls without a boundary (overs 7–12), killing momentum.
Shivam Dube (53 off 35, 4 sixes) and Ravindra Jadeja (31 off 31) added 62 runs, but MI’s death bowling restricted late surges.
Jasprit Bumrah dismissed MS Dhoni for the 3rd time in IPL, while Mitchell Santner conceded just 16 runs in 4 overs (economy 4.00). CSK’s 176/6—their lowest vs MI since 2021—left them under pressure on a batter-friendly pitch.
Second Half: MI’s Ruthless Chase Breaks Records
MI’s chase began with intent, as Rohit Sharma (76 off 45, 4 sixes) and Ryan Rickelton (22 off 18) notched 56 runs in the powerplay (6 overs).
After Rickelton’s dismissal, Suryakumar Yadav joined Rohit and ignited a carnage, smashing CSK’s spin attack for 5 sixes—including 14 runs off Jadeja’s 9th over.
The pair’s 112-run partnership (63 balls) set IPL MI vs CSK records:
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Fastest 100+ stand vs CSK (63 balls).
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Rohit’s first IPL 50 of 2025 (33 balls), ending an 8-innings drought.
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Surya’s 26-ball fifty, his 4th fastest vs CSK.
MI reached 177/1 in 15.4 overs—a 9-wicket win with 26 balls to spare—marking their highest successful chase vs CSK at Wankhede and the 2nd-fastest victory in IPL MI vs CSK history.
Match Highlights and Player Performances
| Player | Team | Role | Key Stats |
| Rohit Sharma | MI | Batsman | 76 off 45 (4 sixes), Strike Rate 168.89 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | MI | Batsman | 68 off 30 (5 sixes), Strike Rate 226.67 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | MI | Bowler | 4-0-24-1, dismissed Dhoni (3rd time in IPL) |
| Mitchell Santner | MI | Bowler | 4-0-16-1, Economy Rate 4.00 |
| Shivam Dube | CSK | Batsman | 53 off 35 (4 sixes), Team-high score |
| Ravindra Jadeja | CSK | Bowler/Batsman | 31 off 31 (batting); 4-0-25-0 (bowling) |
Off-Field: Tactics Decide the Day
Hardik Pandya’s bold call to bowl first paid off as MI’s pacers (Bumrah, Boult, Chahar) used early swing to pressure CSK.
“We targeted their top order with pace,” Pandya said, highlighting Rohit and Surya’s role in attacking spin.
CSK, without injured Ruturaj Gaikwad, relied on Dube and Jadeja. MS Dhoni admitted their midfield failure: “We couldn’t rotate strike, and MI’s openers dominated early. They played aggressively from the start.”
What’s Next?
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MI (8 points, 8 matches): Face Kolkata Knight Riders, aiming to extend their 3-match win streak and strengthen playoff hopes. Rohit Sharma’s form and Suryakumar Yadav’s explosiveness make them a dangerous batting unit.
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CSK (6 points, 8 matches): Host Rajasthan Royals, needing a batting revival. Missing Ruturaj Gaikwad, their middle order’s weakness (NRR -0.152) leaves playoff chances precarious.
MI’s win highlights title potential, while CSK must address batting gaps to stay in contention.
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