Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai – April 20, 2025: In what turned out to be a one-sided affair at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai Indians (MI) thrashed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 9 wickets with a stunning batting display from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the 38th match of IPL 2025. Chasing 177, MI romped home in just 15.4 overs, stamping their authority in style.
MI Bowlers Set the Tone Early
After winning the toss and opting to bowl, MI’s decision paid dividends as their bowlers kept the dangerous CSK batters in check for most of the innings. Jasprit Bumrah once again showcased his class, finishing with impressive figures of 2 for 25 in his four overs, including key scalps of Rachin Ravindra and Vijay Shankar.
Mitchell Santner (1/14 in 3 overs) and Deepak Chahar (1/32) offered crucial support, helping restrict CSK to 176/5 in their 20 overs — a competitive total but not insurmountable at a venue known for high scores.
CSK’s Mixed Batting Effort
While CSK didn’t suffer a collapse, their innings lacked the acceleration needed in the middle overs. The standout performances came from Ravindra Jadeja, who played a composed knock of 53 off 35 balls*, and Shivam Dube, who powered a crucial 50 off 32 deliveries.
However, it was 17-year-old debutant Ayush Mhatre who lit up the first innings briefly, smashing 32 off just 15 balls, injecting momentum into the CSK innings during the death overs. Despite their late push, CSK’s total looked slightly below par considering the batting-friendly conditions.
Rohit-SKY Show Destroys CSK Bowling
Chasing 177, MI got off to a flying start with Ryan Rickelton scoring a quick 24 off 19 before falling to Jadeja — CSK’s only wicket of the match. That brought together Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, and what followed was a display of batting brilliance.
The MI skipper, Rohit Sharma, remained unbeaten on 76 off 45 balls, anchoring the chase with fluency and elegance. On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav was at his explosive best, smashing 68 off just 30 deliveries*, decorated with audacious shots all around the park.
The duo stitched together a match-winning partnership that left CSK bowlers clueless and fans roaring at Wankhede. MI chased the target with 26 balls to spare, finishing at 177/1 in 15.4 overs.
What This Means for the Teams
- Mumbai Indians continue to climb the points table and look more dangerous with each game as their batting unit clicks.
- Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, will need to regroup fast as their bowling lacks bite and their batting hasn’t been consistent enough in IPL 2025.
Match Summary
IPL 2025 – Match 38
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Toss: MI won the toss and chose to bowl
CSK – 176/5 (20 Overs)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 53* (35)
- Shivam Dube – 50 (32)
- Ayush Mhatre – 32 (15)
- Jasprit Bumrah – 2/25
- Mitchell Santner – 1/14
MI – 177/1 (15.4 Overs)
- Rohit Sharma – 76* (45)
- Suryakumar Yadav – 68* (30)
- Ryan Rickelton – 24 (19)
- Ravindra Jadeja – 1/28
