Vignesh ended with figures of 3/32 in his 4 overs and also received a pat on the back by none other than MS Dhoni at the end of the match.
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
Former Mumbai Indians coach Mark Boucher feels the torrid time endured by Hardik Pandya in the last IPL season added to his already tough character and the "battle-hardened" all-rounder will be at his best in the upcoming edition. It was a turbulent last season for Pandya after he replaced Rohit Sharma as MI skipper. The decision didn't go well with MI fans and they booed the all-rounder at the Wankhede Stadium at every opportunity. The results also didn't go in his favour as MI finished last in the points table. But things have changed since then and Pandya is expected to get the support of the fans after playing a vital role in India's T20 World Cup and Champions Trophy triumphs. "It was really tough for him (Pandya) last season. He was being booed by the crowd every time he took the field, he deserves better, he deserves 100 per cent respect," said Boucher, a JioStar expert for the league starting on Saturday. "A cricketers never wants such a thing to happen with him. But he is
As fans gear up for the IPL 2025 opener, Business Standard takes a look how MI are prepared for the new challenges ahead:
The pace ace returns for a second assessment; MI hopeful but realistic. His availability-whether full, partial, or nil-will likely be determined during this visit.
So far, Suryakumar Yadav has played 150 matches in the IPL, accumulating 3594 runs at an impressive strike rate of 145.32. His tally includes two centuries and 24 fifties as well.
Rohit's leadership and resilience were most evident in the 2015 IPL season when MI made an extraordinary comeback after a poor start, winning all their remaining matches to clinch the trophy.
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Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene did not give a time frame for Jasprit Bumrah's return to competitive cricket, and said the pace spearhead's absence will be a massive challenge for his side in the IPL 2025. Bumrah will miss a few initial games of the tournament as he is currently recuperating from a back injury at the BCCI Centre of Excellence at Bengaluru. Jasprit Bumrah is at the NCA. We have to wait and see their feedback on him. At the moment it is going well, the progress is on a day to day basis, said Jayawardene during MI's pre-season press meet here on Wednesday. He is in good spirits, and not having him is a challenge. He is the best bowler in the world, he added.. Bumrah has been sidelined since the final Test against Australia at Sydney in early January, when he could not bowl in the second innings as the hosts chased down 162 to seal a 3-1 series victory. Bumrah's return is shrouded in uncertainty but MI skipper Hardik Pandya said having an experienced ...
Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya on Wednesday said now that the contentious Impact Player rule has been extended by three years, a cricketer has to be a pure all-rounder to find place in the starting eleven. The rule allows a team to replace a player from their playing XI at a later stage of the match. The teams bring in a batting or bowling specialist as the situation demands. The BCCI extended the rule to at least the 2027 edition despite reservations from leading Indian players, including Rohit Sharma who said the Impact Player strategy was holding back the development of Indian all-rounders with teams replacing them with an extra batter or bowler during the game. "In the current scenario, it becomes difficult if you are not completely a 50-50 all-rounder to find your place. Going forward this can change or will change, we will have to see. But yes, definitely if you want to encourage more all-rounders they will need a fix spot for them to develop over the years," said Pandya
Hardik was slapped with a Rs 30 lakh fine along with his suspension. This means Mumbai will be without their two key players - Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya
Here's a look at the notable stars who won't be taking the field in IPL 2025-and the warriors chosen to replace them.