๐ฌ IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians Unwanted Record Continues After Defeat to CSK
Mumbai Indians (MI) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign with a familiar feeling โ a first-match loss. Facing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the iconic Chepauk Stadium, MI fell short by 4 wickets, extending their unwanted record of losing IPL season openers for the 13th consecutive year. ๐ฎ
๐๏ธ A Look at MI's IPL Opener Woes
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โ Last win in an IPL opener: 2012 (against CSK)
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๐ 13 consecutive season-opener losses since
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๐ Despite being 5-time champions, MI continues to struggle in opening matches
๐ก CSK Off to a Strong Start
Ruturaj Gaikwad, in his first game as full-time captain, led CSK to a dominant win, joining RCB and SRH as opening round victors in IPL 2025.
๐ Match Summary: CSK vs MI โ March 23, 2025
๐งค First Innings โ MI Batting:
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MI managed 153/9 on a turning track
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๐ช๏ธ Noor Ahmad: 4/18 โ Spin masterclass!
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โ Early wickets: Rohit Sharma, Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton
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๐ Recovery: 51-run stand between Suryakumar Yadav & Tilak Varma
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๐ Deepak Chahar gave a late push with the bat
๐ก Second Innings โ CSK Chasing:
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๐ฅ Ruturaj Gaikwad: Blazed a quickfire 50
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๐ง Rachin Ravindra: Anchored the innings, finished unbeaten
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๐ฏ CSK cruised to victory despite debutant Vignesh Puthurโs 3-wicket effort for MI
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โ Final Result: CSK won by 4 wickets
๐ MIโs Season Opener Record โ A Jinx?
MIโs struggles in opening fixtures continue to raise eyebrows. Even with a power-packed squad, they seem unable to shake off the season opener curse. Meanwhile, CSK looks confident and balanced, making a statement early in the season.
๐ฎ Whatโs Next?
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MI will look to bounce back in their next game
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CSK, riding high on momentum, will aim to build on this win
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Fans are excited to see if Ruturajโs CSK can go the distance in IPL 2025
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