CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: The MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai is hosting the third match of IPL 2025 on Sunday, March 23, between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI).
This is a renewal of IPL’s biggest rivalry, with CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, aiming to continue their dominance, having won five of the last six matchups. Mumbai Indians, led by Suryakumar Yadav in place of the banned Hardik Pandya, will look to improve their record against CSK and win their first season opener since 2012.
CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad Won The Toss And Opted To Bowl First
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and opted to bowl first. He mentioned that they are unsure about the pitch conditions and will aim to adapt quickly to the situation.
“We are going to bowl first. It looks good, to be honest. We are playing for the first time. Don’t really know how it will play. It looks a bit spicy but every time the wicket plays different here. You don’t know how it will play. So, it will be about adapting to the conditions quickly.”
“The preparation has been good. Everyone has been a part of the camp from the first day. We have a number of talented young players coming into the side. We also have our young wicket-keeper coming back as well. We also had a good auction.”
CSK vs MI: Ruturaj Gaikwad Revealed Why Matheesha Pathirana Is Not Included In Playing XI
Ruturaj Gaikwad also announced the four overseas players in the Chennai Super Kings playing XI: Noor Ahmad, Rachin Ravindra, Sam Curran, and Nathan Ellis. He surprisingly left out Matheesha Pathirana, which surprised many. He said:
“It’s always good to be back in yellow. I have been playing here since a long time and I’m enjoying it. We have three medium-pacers to go with three spinners. Our four overseas players are Noor, Ellis, Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran.”
CSK vs MI, IPL 2025: List of impact players nominated by CSK and MI
Chennai Super Kings Impact Subs: Rahul Tripathi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed
Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma
IPL 2025: CSK vs MI – Playing XIs:
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
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