NEW DELHI: Afghanistan’s thriller spinner Noor Ahmad made an unforgettable debut for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), claiming a sensational four-wicket haul to script a memorable four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians (MI) of their IPL 2025 opener on the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Sunday.
Ahmad’s figures of 4 for 18 weren’t solely the most effective by any CSK spinner in opposition to MI but in addition pivotal in proscribing the guests to a modest 155/9 on a sometimes gradual Chepauk floor.
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In a match that continued MI’s unlucky streak of not profitable their opening sport since 2012, Noor Ahmad was the simple game-changer. His spell broke the spine of MI’s batting, leaving them struggling to achieve any momentum. After Khaleel Ahmed (3/29) struck early by dismissing Rohit Sharma for a duck and Ryan Rickelton for 13, Ahmad took over the center overs together with his misleading variations.
Because it occurred: CSK vs MI, IPL 2025
The spotlight of Ahmad’s spell got here when he dismissed MI’s stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav (29 off 26) with a lightning-quick stumping by MS Dhoni, who showcased his evergreen reflexes behind the stumps. Dhoni’s brilliance not solely highlighted his continued prowess but in addition underlined Ahmad’s ability to fox the batter with a well-disguised supply.

Ahmad adopted it up by trapping Tilak Varma (31 off 25) with a googly and dismissing Robin Minz and Naman Dhir in fast succession. The MI middle-order was left in tatters as Ahmad’s wizardry spun them into disarray.
Regardless of Deepak Chahar’s late resistance with a fiery 28 off 15 balls, MI may solely muster 155/9, a complete that by no means seemed threatening.
Chasing 156, CSK bought off to a gentle begin, anchored by skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad, who smashed 53 off 26 balls earlier than falling to IPL debutant Vignesh Puthur (3/32). Puthur briefly troubled CSK together with his left-arm spin, eradicating Gaikwad, Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda in fast succession. Nonetheless, Rachin Ravindra’s unbeaten 65 off 45 balls ensured CSK’s march in the direction of victory.

The group erupted when MS Dhoni walked out to bat with simply 4 runs wanted, but it surely was Ravindra who sealed the win with a towering six, as CSK reached the goal in 19.1 overs.
With this victory, CSK prolonged their dominance over MI, having gained six of the final seven head-to-head encounters for the reason that second leg of IPL 2021.