Matches between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have always been highly anticipated, with both franchises boasting passionate fanbases.
Gaikwad particularly highlighted the challenge of going up against RCB's new captain, Rajat Patidar, and the legendary Virat Kohli, making it a highly anticipated clash.
Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni was not quite convinced about the need for the Impact Player rule when it was first introduced in the IPL but now sees it as a part of T20 cricket's evolution. The 43-year-old, who remains a talismanic figure for the Chennai Super Kings despite relinquishing captaincy last year, said he does not consider himself an Impact Player as he remains the first-choice wicketkeeper of his side. "When this rule was implemented, I felt it wasn't really needed at that time. In a way, it helps me, but at the same time, it doesn't. I still do my wicket-keeping, so I am not an impact player," Dhoni told 'JioStar'. "I have to be involved in the game. A lot of people say the rule has led to more high-scoring games. I believe it's more due to the conditions and the comfort level of players," he added. The rule has been criticised by the likes of India's Test and ODI skipper Rohit Sharma and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, both of whom believe that it can affe
It was the sweetest and most heartwarming sight when Dhoni walked up to young Vignesh, patted him on the back, and encouraged him, says former India cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu
The incident has fans recall the unwanted past of the Yellow Army when they were suspended from the IPL for two years back in 2015
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians on their app and website.
This dismissal marked Rohit's 18th duck in IPL, tying him with Dinesh Karthik and Glenn Maxwell for the most ducks in the tournament's history.
IPL 2008 set the foundation for this legendary rivalry, where CSK won their first-ever encounter against MI by 6 runs in a thrilling contest
Mumbai Indians will be without their regular captain, Hardik Pandya, for the first game due to a suspension.
CSK, with nine appearances, have played the most number of opening matches in IPL history
A total above 170 runs is considered competitive in Chennai, and the dew is not anticipated to have much impact on the game.
Ruturaj Gaikwad won the toss and elected to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) on March 23, 2025, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
IPL 2025 Highlights: MI lose their 1st game again as they haven't been able to get a win in the opening tie since 2012.
Among the biggest deals, Shreyas Iyer became the second-most expensive player in IPL history, with Lucknow Super Giants shelling out a whopping Rs 27 crore for Rishabh Pant.
Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings have been the most successful teams in the tournament with five titles each
As fans gear up to see the Men in Yellow take the field again in IPL 2025, Business Standard takes a look how CSK have prepared themselves for battle over the next few months.
At an average of 39.13, CSK's Mahendra Singh Dhoni has piled up 5243 runs in the Indian Premier League. Check his top 5 knocks in IPL history.
The cricket fans may get to see glimpses of MS Dhoni's brilliance in the upcoming IPL season as the former skipper may bat at No.7 or No. 8 in the batting order and it will allow him to extract maximum results out of minimum deliveries, reckons former India batter Robin Uthappa. Dhoni, now 43, exhibited his readiness for IPL 2025 while smashing the bowlers around at the Chennai Super Kings net session on Tuesday. He even launched pacer Matheesha Pathirana's searing yorker on off-stump over the bowler's head for a six with a helicopter shot. "As far as Mahi is concerned, I think we will get to see glimpses of his brilliance because I have a feeling that he might bat at number 7 or number 8. Very much like last year, and we will see him bat between 12 and 20 balls through the season," said Uthappa. So, will Dhoni walk away after this season? Uthappa wasn't ready to predict the road ahead for the five-time IPL winning former CSK captain. "I don't think the passion ever dies. MS' love
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