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Watch: MS Dhoni Wins Hearts With Incredible Gesture For MI Debutant Vignesh Puthur

Cricket fans celebrated a blockbuster Sunday where arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians squared off against each other in their first match of IPL 2025. In the high voltage clash, Chennai emerged victorious by four wickets as MI continued their 13-year long streak of losing the opening match. Playing at the iconic Chepauk, Ruturaj Gaikwad and co won opted to bowl and restricted MI at 155/9 in 20 overs. Later, CSK chased down the target with five balls to spare after Rachin Ravindra scored an unbeaten 65 off 45 balls.

Rohit Sharma Equals Humiliating IPL Record With Disastrous Show Against Chennai Super Kings

It was a disastrous start to the IPL 2025 campaign for Mumbai Indians star batter Rohit Sharma as he was dismissed for a duck during the match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday. In the very first over of the match, Rohit tried to flick a delivery from Khaleel Ahmed towards the leg-side but ended up completely miscuing the shot. The ball went straight to Shivam Dube at mid-wicket who made no mistake in completing the catch. This was the 18th duck for Rohit Sharma in IPL - the joint-most by any batter along with Australia's Glenn Maxwell and former Indian cricket team star Dinesh Karthik.

MS Dhoni Magic Lights Up IPL 2025, Stuns Everyone With Brilliant Stumping - Video

MS Dhoni left everyone stunned with a brilliant stumping to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav during the IPL 2025 encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on Sunday. The former Indian cricket team skipper is well known for his sensational glovework behind the stumps and this was yet another example of his brilliance. During the 11th over of the MI innings, Suryakumar was beaten by a flighted delivery from Noor Ahmad and even before he could complete his bat swing, Dhoni completed the stumping. The lighting quick stumping was vintage Dhoni and it left both fans and experts impressed.

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming, IPL 2025 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians, IPL 2025 LIVE Streaming: The El-Classico of IPL is here as two most successful teams, Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians will be squaring off against each other. Both the teams, who have won the coveted title a record five-times each, will look to open their IPL 2025 campaign with a win. CSK augmented their spin attack in the IPL mega auction last year by including Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad Shreyas Gopal and Deepak Hooda, with India veteran Ravindra Jadeja also in the mix. On the other hand, the absence of India bowling spearhead Bumrah could be acutely felt in the MI ranks as the right-arm pacer remains on a comeback trail from a back-related issue which has kept him sidelined so far this year.

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025: Arjun Tendulkar To Fill Hardik Pandya Void?

Mumbai Indians (MI) look to overcome the absence of captain Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah as they take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a blockbuster Indian Premier League (IPL) clash on Sunday. Hardik is serving a one-match suspension for slow over rate offences last season, while Bumrah is still nursing a back injury and will miss a few initial games of the tournament. Suryakumar Yadav will lead MI at the Chepauk against fellow five-time champions CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Statement On 'Uncapped' MS Dhoni: "Has Anyone Been Able To..."

Suryakumar Yadav had sacrificed his number three slot for young Tilak Varma in the national side but the Mumbai Indians' vice-captain on Saturday dropped hints that he could bat at his familiar position, saying they have a flexible batting order. Surya, India's T20 skipper, will be leading Mumbai Indians in the opening match as regular skipper Hardik Pandya is serving a one-match ban over-rate related offence during the previous edition. Asked if he would again promote the flamboyant Tilak above him in the MI batting set-up, the stand-in skipper replied: "So you might see guys being flexible during this season, during this stint with the IPL. And everyone is flexible. Even I can bat at 3, I can bat at 5, Tilak can bat at 5. So it's that flexibility we have in our team." He then explained that it was Tilak's hard work that made him think of elevating his batting position in national set-up.

"When I Go Out For Toss...": Hardik Pandya's Special Request To Mumbai Indians Fans Ahead Of IPL 2025

Hardik Pandya will be watching on from the sidelines as Mumbai Indians (MI) take on arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 opener on Sunday. Hardik will be serving a one match suspension for over-rate related offences last year, with Suryakumar Yadav confirmed to lead the five-time champions at the Chepauk. Pandya's return to MI from Gujarat Titans (GT) last season was full of obstacles, more mental than on the ground. He was booed by fans at stadiums across the country as fans were not happy with him replacing Rohit Sharma as MI captain.

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI

Forgetting what happened last year, Mumbai Indians will step into the Indian Premier League arena keeping their rich legacy in mind. Being tied with Chennai Super Kings with record five titles, the side will aim to add another feather to its illustrious cap. Last year saw MI finishing at the bottom spot in the ten-team table. The side will aim to put a much better show this time. Before the five-time champions start their IPL 2025 campaign, let's have an in-depth look at their new squad -

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Watch: MS Dhoni Wins Hearts With Incredible Gesture For MI Debutant Vignesh Puthur

Rohit Sharma Equals Humiliating IPL Record With Disastrous Show Against Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni Magic Lights Up IPL 2025, Stuns Everyone With Brilliant Stumping - Video

Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians Live Streaming, IPL 2025 Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch Live

Mumbai Indians Predicted XI vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2025: Arjun Tendulkar To Fill Hardik Pandya Void?

Suryakumar Yadav's Blunt Statement On 'Uncapped' MS Dhoni: "Has Anyone Been Able To..."

"When I Go Out For Toss...": Hardik Pandya's Special Request To Mumbai Indians Fans Ahead Of IPL 2025

IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians SWOT Analysis And Strongest Playing XI