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In a highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL)<\/strong> <\/a>2025 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/strong> emerged victorious over arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI)<\/strong> in a closely fought battle. The match saw standout performances from Afghanistan<\/strong>\u2019s Noor Ahmad<\/strong> with the ball and New Zealand<\/strong>\u2019s Rachin Ravindra<\/strong> with the bat, as CSK successfully chased down MI\u2019s 155\/9 to start their campaign on a winning note.<\/p>\n Opting to bowl first, CSK\u2019s bowling attack was relentless, putting MI under early pressure. The spotlight was firmly on Noor, CSK\u2019s INR 10 crore acquisition, who made an instant impact with a sensational 4\/18 spell that rattled the Mumbai batting lineup. The left-arm wrist spinner struck at crucial intervals, removing key batters and restricting Mumbai\u2019s scoring options.<\/p>\n Khaleel Ahmed<\/strong> (3\/29) provided excellent support, complementing Noor\u2019s brilliance with his accurate seam bowling. Making a return to the CSK setup after nearly a decade, Ravichandran Ashwin<\/strong><\/a> made his presence felt as well, dismissing the dangerous Will Jacks<\/strong> for just 11, leaving MI struggling at 36\/3.<\/p>\n Suryakumar Yadav<\/strong> (29) and Tilak Varma<\/strong> (31) attempted to rebuild the innings, stitching a 51-run partnership. However, the breakthrough came in vintage Dhoni style, as MS Dhoni<\/strong>\u2019s lightning-quick stumping sent Suryakumar back to the pavilion. Once Tilak departed, MI\u2019s innings collapsed, with Deepak Chahar\u2019s late cameo barely helping them cross 150.<\/p>\n Chasing 156 for victory, CSK experimented with their batting order, promoting Impact Substitute Rahul Tripathi<\/strong> to open alongside Rachin. However, the move didn\u2019t pay off as Tripathi fell for just 2 off 3 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad<\/strong>, coming in at No. 3, was in scintillating form, smashing a 53 off just 26 balls, bringing up his fastest IPL half-century. However, Mumbai found hope in debutant Vignesh Puthur<\/strong>, who removed both Gaikwad and Shivam Dube<\/strong> (9 off 7) in consecutive overs to shift the momentum back in MI\u2019s favour. Puthur continued his dream debut performance, dismissing Deepak Hooda<\/strong> (3 off 5) to further dent CSK\u2019s chase. MI\u2019s resurgence continued when Jacks cleaned up Sam Curran<\/strong> (4 off 9), reducing CSK to 116\/5 in 15 overs, making the match hang in the balance.<\/p>\n With CSK wobbling, Rachin took charge, anchoring the innings to perfection. Playing with maturity and calculated aggression, Rachin remained unbeaten on 65 off 45 balls, guiding CSK home with just a few deliveries to spare. Despite MI\u2019s valiant fightback, CSK secured the win, handing Ravindra and Noor a memorable start to their IPL 2025 campaign. Puthur\u2019s 3\/32 on debut was a silver lining for Mumbai, but their batting struggles proved costly. This classic CSK-MI rivalry delivered yet another thrilling chapter, and with CSK\u2019s new stars shining bright, the five-time champions look ready for another strong season ahead.<\/p>\n Noor cha gaya \ud83e\udd29 @noor_ahmad_15<\/a> bravo \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb pic.twitter.com\/l3nITUVpl4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Wazhma Ayoubi \ud83c\udde6\ud83c\uddeb (@WazhmaAyoubi) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 10 cr? Too less. Give Noor Ahmad at least 100 crores CSK \ud83d\udd25\ud83d\udca5\ud83e\udd73<\/p>\n \u2014 Maha (@cskfangirl7) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n NOOR MFN AHMAD I’M IN LOVE WITH YOU ALREADY pic.twitter.com\/nCgTNJ8nFq<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Heisenberg \u2622 (@internetumpire) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Noor Ahmad for INR 10 crore is looking like great value for money. 4 for 18 on Chennai Super Kings debut, without conceding a boundary<\/p>\n \u2014 Matt Roller (@mroller98) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Such a Matured Innings under Pressure in a tough pitch. Bow down to Rachin \ud83d\uded0 pic.twitter.com\/QKxR3NgHfk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kettavan Memes (@Kettavan__Memes) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n People were asking why aren’t we criticizing Rachin for 26* (23). Simply because after Ruturaj played that freak knock at this deck, Rachin’s role was to hold this entire innings. He did pretty well. Sensible batting.<\/p>\n \u2014 Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Probably the best T20 innings in Rachin’s career so far. This is how u build a T20 innings. Read the conditions. Read the situation. Its not always bang bang or always tuk tuk.<\/p>\n \u2014 AKSHAY (@akshay14793) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Wow! Still the quickest behind the stumps. #Dhoni<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Rachin Ravindra Finishes in Style! \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n Chennai Super Kings defeat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets to seal the chase.<\/p>\n Scorecard: https:\/\/t.co\/WNOgBfJKyq<\/a>#Cricket<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #IPL2025<\/a> #CSKvMI<\/a> #CricketTwitter<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/rA0tfS1KB4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Indeed an Absolute Cinema at Anbuden! \u270b\ud83e\udd81\ud83e\udd1a#CSKvMI<\/a> #WhistlePodu<\/a> #Yellove<\/a>\ud83e\udd81\ud83d\udc9b pic.twitter.com\/yutbRIkx8z<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 23, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nNoor Ahmad\u2019s magic spells doom for Mumbai Indians<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Also WATCH:\u00a0Deepak Chahar\u2019s pumped-up celebration after dismissing Rahul Tripathi in IPL 2025<\/a><\/h3>\n
CSK\u2019s chase faces early setbacks<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Rachin Ravindra steadies the ship as CSK clinch a thriller<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Also WATCH:\u00a043-year-old MS Dhoni does lightning-fast stumping to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav in IPL 2025<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n