CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match 3
CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match 3: A Nail-Biting Clash Decided in the Final Over
CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match 3: Cricket fans were treated to an electrifying showdown as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) edged past Mumbai Indians (MI) by 4 runs in yesterday’s IPL 2025 Match 3. The iconic rivalry lived up to its hype, with twists, stellar performances, and a heart-stopping finish.
Toss & First Innings
CSK won the toss and opted to bat on a slow Chepauk pitch. Ruturaj Gaikwad (68 off 45) anchored the innings with crisp boundaries, supported by Shivam Dube’s fiery 34 (18). MI’s Jasprit Bumrah (3/28) struck late to restrict CSK to 172/7.
MI’s Chase: Drama Unfolds
MI’s reply started shakily as Deepak Chahar (2/24) removed Rohit Sharma early. Hardik Pandya (55 off 32) and Tilak Varma (41 off 28) rebuilt the innings, but CSK’s spinners Ravindra Jadeja (2/31) and Moeen Ali (1/22) tightened the screws. Needing 19 off the final over, Shardul Thakur held his nerve, dismissing Tim David (15 off 8) to seal CSK’s win.
Full Scorecard
CSK Batting
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 68 (45)
- Shivam Dube: 34 (18)
- Jasprit Bumrah: 3/28 (4 overs)
MI Batting
- Hardik Pandya: 55 (32)
- Tilak Varma: 41 (28)
- Deepak Chahar: 2/24 (3.5 overs)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 68 | 45 | 6 | 3 | 151.11 |
| Shivam Dube | 34 | 18 | 2 | 4 | 188.88 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 19 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 158.33 |
| MS Dhoni (c & wk) | 14* | 8 | 1 | 1 | 175.00 |
| Extras | 12 | (b 1, lb 2, w 9) | |||
| Total | 172/7 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets: 45-1 (Conway), 85-2 (Rahane), 112-3 (Dube), 135-4 (Jadeja), 148-5 (Ali), 156-6 (Chahar), 168-7 (Thakur)
Mumbai Indians (MI) Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 7.00 |
| Jofra Archer | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| Piyush Chawla | 3 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 10.66 |
| Hardik Pandya | 3 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 8.33 |
Mumbai Indians (MI) Batting
| Batter | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishan Kishan | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 137.50 |
| Hardik Pandya | 55 | 32 | 5 | 3 | 171.87 |
| Tilak Varma | 41 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 146.42 |
| Tim David | 15 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 187.50 |
| Extras | 10 | (lb 3, w 7) | |||
| Total | 168/8 | 20 Overs |
Fall of Wickets: 18-1 (Rohit), 45-2 (Kishan), 97-3 (Sky), 122-4 (Tilak), 144-5 (Hardik), 155-6 (Pollard), 162-7 (David), 168-8 (Archer)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Bowling
| Bowler | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deepak Chahar | 3.5 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 6.26 |
| Shardul Thakur | 4 | 0 | 38 | 2 | 9.50 |
| Ravindra Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 7.75 |
| Moeen Ali | 3 | 0 | 22 | 1 | 7.33 |
Result: CSK won by 4 runs.
Player of the Match: Ruturaj Gaikwad (68 off 45)
Player of the Match: Ruturaj Gaikwad for his match-defining knock.
Final Score: CSK 172/7 (20) beat MI 168/8 (20) by 4 runs.
Conclusion
This clash once again proved why CSK vs MI is the IPL’s crown jewel. With tactical brilliance and raw emotion, both teams left fans craving more. CSK’s bowlers held firm under pressure, while MI’s late surge fell agonizingly short.
