Rohit Sharma and his men defeated MS Dhoni-led CSK by 25 runs in the qualifier one to confirm their spot in the title clash after 2010 and 2013.
With two runs needed off the last ball, Lasith Malinga bowled a slower yorker which trapped Shardul Thakur as CSK lost a wicket on the last ball and lost by a close margin.
On May 5, 2013, MI also delivered a fiery bowling performance as they bowled CSK out to be their lowest-ever IPL total at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.
Ayush Mhatre got a chance to meet his idol Rohit Sharma, who batted exceptionally well in the match as an Impact Player and won the player of the match award.
This was MI’s fourth win of the season which put them at the sixth spot in the points table.
With this win, MI registered their first win in five attempts and also the second win for MI against CSK in the last eight IPL games.
Chasing a target of 177 runs, Rohit took the charge for MI along with Suryakumar Yadav as the duo finished the game under 16 overs registering their fourth win of the season.
Ravindra Jadeja got a steady start to his innings but went on to recover it well and completed his half-century in 34 balls.
Ayush Mhatre was picked by CSK in mid-season after their regular skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was ruled out for the remaining season due to injury.
In the conversation with a local channel, he answered several questions but the most impressive part of the chat comes when he is asked what he wants to become in the future.
While Karn Sharma’s availability hangs in doubt, MI will host CSK in match number 38 of the IPL 2025 in Mumbai.
In a viral video surfacing on social media, Chahar can be seen bantering with Dhoni, following which the CSK skipper chases the 32-year-old with a bat.
CSK versus MI remains to be one of the most heated rivalries of the tournament and MSD has been one of the standout performers in this rivalry.
Prior to the big game, Rohit appeared in an interview with Star Sports, where he was asked what’s the feeling when he wins the game against the opponent whose captain is MS Dhoni.
Here in this article, we’ll take a closer look at the relevant details around the upcoming IPL 2025 clash.
Let’s have a look at today’s cricket match prediction, pitch report, head-to-head and key players ahead of the 38th match of IPL 2025 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.
Ahead of the much-awaited clash at the Wankhede Stadium, camaraderie between Bumrah and Dhoni was witnessed.
A clip made rounds on social media after the clash between Mumbai and Chennai, where Raina could be seen helping a limping Dhoni.
CSK continued their third-place dominance in the IPL 2024 standings, whereas MI, who were placed seventh, dropped a place to eighth position after 20-run defeat.
MI will next face Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh on Thursday, April 18.
Earlier in the match, Rohit Sharma, who scored his second IPL century and his first in the ongoing edition of the tournament, did not celebrate his ton.
After being invited to bat first, CSK posted 206 runs on the board.
After eight overs, the MI scorecard read 75/2 with Tilak Varma (5) and Rohit Sharma (47) in the middle.
Speaking of the match, after being invited to bat first by MI skipper, the CSK posted 206/4 in their stipulated 20 overs.
Chennai chased down 156 on the final ball, with Dhoni finishing things in style by hitting 16 runs in the last 4 balls.
Ravindra Jadeja dropped two catches with former skipper MS Dhoni missing a stumping in a game against Mumbai Indians on Thursday.
Robin Uthappa will be playing his 200th match in IPL today.
Kieron Pollard recorded his fifty from just 17 balls and he registered the fastest fifty of IPL 2021 and also the joint-fastest fifty for Mumbai Indians franchise in IPL.
However, Jadeja got smashed by Kieron Pollard’s raining sixes in the ongoing match.