Chennai, March 24, 2025 – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a commanding four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. The match showcased CSK’s formidable spin attack, which played a crucial role in restricting MI to a modest total of 155/9.
Afghanistan’s young spinner Noor Ahmad was the standout performer with the ball, delivering a match-winning spell of 4/18. His exceptional performance, along with the experience of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin, proved to be the key in dismantling MI’s batting lineup. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad praised the spin trio, emphasizing how playing three frontline spinners at Chepauk was always an exciting strategy for the team.
On the batting front, Rachin Ravindra stole the show with an unbeaten 65, guiding CSK to victory alongside Gaikwad, who contributed 53 runs. Reflecting on the win, Ravindra credited the team’s depth in spin bowling as a major factor in their success.
“Having multiple quality spinners in the squad allows us to maintain pressure even if one bowler has an off day. Ashwin, Jadeja, and Noor bring a wealth of experience and variety, making our attack lethal in these conditions,” said Ravindra.
With this win, CSK has set a strong tone for the season, reaffirming their dominance at home and their ability to adapt their game plan based on pitch conditions. As the tournament progresses, their spin arsenal is expected to play a pivotal role in their campaign.
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