IPL 2025: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra Steer CSK To Win Over MI After Noor Ahmed Four-Wicket Haul | In Pictures
CSK chased down the target of 156 runs with 5 balls to spare after Noor Ahmed's four-wicket haul to restrict MI to 155/ 9. Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kiwi Rachin Ravindra came up with half-centuries to lead Chennai to victory.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) got the better of arch-rivals Mumbai Indians (MI) in the IPL 2025 encounter between the sides at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday as the hosts posted a 4-wicket win over MI as they chased down the target of 156 runs with 5 balls to spare. Noor Ahmed starred with a four-wicket haul to restrict MI to 155/ 9 wickets before skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kiwi Rachin Ravindra came up with half-centuries to lead Chennai to victory.

Ruturaj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings and Surya Kumar Yadav of Mumbai Indians at the toss during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)
Opening ceremony performance during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Team CSK entering during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Ryan Rickelton of Mumbai Indians is bowled by Khaleel Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Khaleel Ahmed of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket of Rohit Sharma of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Ravichandaran Ashwin of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket of Will Jacks of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

N. Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings and Surya Kumar Yadhav (c) of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings appeals for the wicket of N. Tilak Varma of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Noor Ahmad of Chennai Super Kings and MS Dhoni of Chennai Super Kings celebrates the wicket of Naman Dhir of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Team CSK celebrates the wicket of Mitchell Santner of Mumbai Indians during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Mrs Nita Ambani during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Mid innings performance during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Deepak Chahar of Mumbai Indians celebrates the wicket of Rahul Tripathi of Chennai Super Kings during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) of Chennai Super Kings hits a six during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Rachin Ravindra of Chennai Super Kings batting during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) of Chennai Super Kings reaches his half century during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Team MI celebrates the wicket of Deepak Hooda of Chennai Super Kings during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)

Ryan Rickelton of Mumbai Indians unsuccessfully appealing for the wicket of Shivam Dube of Chennai Super Kings during match 3 of the Indian Premier League season 18 (IPL 2025) between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians held at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on the 23rd March 2025.(Sportzpics)