Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 4 wickets
Player of the match: Noor Ahmad
Result · Indian Premier League
Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · MI 21–18 CSKVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · Noor Ahmad
Match preview & overview
Chennai Super Kings edge Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets in low-scoring Chepauk thriller
Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 23 March 2025, chasing down a target of 156 to finish on 158/6. Mumbai Indians had a difficult evening with the bat, losing wickets in clusters across all three phases: 3 down in the powerplay, 3 more through the middle, and a further 3 in the death overs. The total of 155/9 fell well below Chepauk's average first-innings score of 192. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match for his role in keeping MI subdued. Chennai's chase was not without wobble, particularly in the middle overs where they conceded 4 wickets for 57 runs, but they held their nerve to cross the line.
This is a rivalry with 39 meetings behind it, and Mumbai Indians came in with a slim 21-18 overall lead. They had also hammered CSK by 9 wickets in an earlier 2025 encounter, so the result was far from predetermined. Chennai's ability to win the toss and choose conditions to their liking, then back it up with disciplined bowling, was the difference on the night.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Mumbai Indians lead the series 21–18 from 39 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2025
Series standing
Mumbai Indians
Chennai Super Kings39
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102025MI won by 9 wickets
2025CSK won by 4 wickets
2024CSK won by 20 runs
2023CSK won by 6 wickets
2023CSK won by 7 wickets
2022MI won by 5 wickets
2022CSK won by 3 wickets
2021CSK won by 20 runs
2021MI won by 4 wickets
2020MI won by 10 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Noor Ahmad earns Player of the Match
The Afghan left-arm spinner was the standout performer on a night when Mumbai Indians could only manage 155/9. His contribution in the powerplay and middle phases kept MI's batting in check throughout the innings and earned him the individual award.
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CSK's powerplay outpaced the venue average by 19 runs
Angle 03
MI's total fell 37 short of the venue average
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CSK's toss call paid off
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Head-to-head swings back in CSK's favour
Key players
Players who decided it
Chennai Super Kings
R Ashwin
Chennai Super Kings
RA Jadeja
Mumbai Indians
A Kumble
Chennai Super Kings
Noor Ahmad
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets may suit spinners given Chepauk's historically spin-friendly conditions and the 46% average powerplay contribution from pace bowlers at this ground.
- First-innings total lines could be worth monitoring: Mumbai Indians fell 37 runs short of the venue's average first-innings score of 192, suggesting MI's batting markets may be priced against a fuller version of themselves.
- Toss markets are contextually relevant here. Chennai opted to field after winning the toss, a pattern consistent with this ground's split but against the majority toss-field rate of 41% across 127 matches.
- Player of the Match markets may reflect the Chepauk spin tendency. All three of the most prolific individual bowling performances at this venue in any format have come from spinners, which could inform how those lines are set.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings
Who won the CSK vs MI match on 23 March 2025?
Chennai Super Kings won the match, chasing down Mumbai Indians' total of 155/9 to finish on 158/6, winning by 4 wickets. The match was played at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Who was Player of the Match in CSK vs MI on 23 March 2025?
Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match. The Afghan spinner played a key role in restricting Mumbai Indians to 155/9 across the first innings.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and MI in the IPL?
Across 39 IPL meetings, Mumbai Indians lead 21-18. Chennai have won three of the last five encounters, including this match. There have been no no-result finishes in any of their 39 meetings.
Where can I watch CSK vs MI IPL matches in the UK?
IPL matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can also stream via Sky Go or purchase a NOW TV day pass if you're not a Sky subscriber. Kick-off times for afternoon IPL fixtures typically fall around 14:00 BST, with evening matches starting around 19:30 BST.
What is the pitch like at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai?
Chepauk is a spin-friendly surface with an average first-innings score of 192 across 127 T20 matches. The powerplay average is 43 runs, and the death-overs average is 38. Teams batting second win the chase around 46% of the time, making it a reasonably balanced venue despite its reputation for assisting slow bowlers.
Did Chennai Super Kings win the toss in the CSK vs MI match on 23 March 2025?
Yes. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to field first. That decision proved correct as Mumbai Indians fell to 155/9, and CSK chased the target down with 4 wickets to spare.
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Photo credits (3)
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source