IPL 2025 Bulletin on March 24: From MS Dhoni's Lightning Stumping to Ishan Kishan's Orange Redemption

It was a magical Sunday in the IPL 2025 as Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings started off with victories in the first double header of the season.

SRH posted a mammoth total of 286 as Ishan Kishan shone against Rajasthan Royals, while CSK rather managed a much subdued yet effective victory over the Mumbai Indians.

Here are the unmissable snippets of the world of the Indian Premier League on March 24-

1. SRH score 2nd Highest IPL total, secure easy win

Sunrisers Hyderabad stunned everyone by amassing 286/6 against Rajasthan Royals, the second-highest IPL total ever. Ishan Kishan led the onslaught with a scintillating 106 off 47 balls, while Travis Head and Heinrich Klaasen played crucial cameos. They ended up winning the match by 44 runs. The Orange Army also hit 34 fours in their innings, the most by a team in T20s.

2. CSK Edge Out MI in a Thriller in IPL's El Clasico

In the first El Clasico of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by four wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad played a captain's knock, scoring 53, while Rachin Ravindra stole the show with an unbeaten 65. Noor Ahmad's brilliant 4-18 restricted Mumbai to 155/9. Despite MI's bowling efforts, CSK chased the target with precision, proving that their championship mentality remains intact.

3. Ishan Kishan scores brilliant maiden IPL century on SRH debut

A rejuvenated Ishan Kishan was on song on his first outing for Sunrisers Hyderabad as he played a fantastic knock against Rajasthan Royals. The southpaw scored an unbeaten 106 runs off just 47 balls, hitting 11 fours and 6 sixes in the process. The 26-year-old was also the Player of the Match for his scintillating knock.

4. Suryakumar Yadav Leads MI as Hardik Serves Suspension

With Hardik Pandya serving a one-match suspension for slow over-rate violations from IPL 2024, Suryakumar Yadav captained Mumbai Indians in their opening clash. However, his leadership debut didn't go as planned, as MI struggled against CSK's bowling attack and succumbed to a four-wicket defeat.

5. KL Rahul unsure for Delhi Capitals opener

KL Rahul has joined the Delhi Capitals camp but his participation in the first match against Lucknow Super Giants is under the cloud. The India batter is currently in Vizag but as per reports, he may not play the LSG match due to 'personal reasons'. Rahul was the captain of LSG till IPL 2024 and has switched sides this year.

6. LSG pacer Mayank Yadav's return further delayed with Toe Injury

Lucknow Super Giants speedster Mayank Yadav's return to the field has now derailed further due to a fresh toe injury. The pacer was already recovering from a back problem but suffered a toe infection which has further delayed his rehab. But the LSG coach Justin Langer is hopeful that the young pacer will be back 'by the back end of the tournament'.

7. Dhoni's Lightning-Fast Stumping dismisses Suryakumar Yadav!

MS Dhoni once showed his prowess behind the stumps with a jaw-dropping stumping to dismiss Suryakumar Yadav. The Mumbai Indians batter was looking in great touch before Dhoni whipped off the bails in just 0.12 seconds - one of the fastest stumpings in IPL history. The veteran also came out to bat later and played two deliveries as CSK was on the verge of a victory against the Paltans.

8. Vignesh Puthur stars in a gloomy evening for Mumbai Indians

Vignesh Puthur, a young player from Kerala, shone in his IPL debut for Mumbai Indians on Sunday. The Malappuram-born youngster picked up three wickets in his debut and made his mark with some excellent bowling display. Puthur got the wicket of Ruturaj Gaikwad first, and then also dismissed Shivam Dube and Deepak Hooda - thus earning a memorable pat on the back from MS Dhoni at the end of the match.

9. Shardul Thakur roped in by LSG for Mohsin Khan

Shardul Thakur has been included in the LSG squad as a replacement for Mohsin Khan. The India all-rounder was seen practising with the Super Giants prior the start of the season and now has been roped in at his base price of Rs 2 crore. Thakur played for Chennai Super Kings last season and the 33-year-old has 92 wickets in 95 IPL matches.

10. Umran Malik's IPL hopes curtailed for a recurring Hip Injury

Umran Malik's IPL 2025 hopes were ended due to a recurring hip injury. The Jammu and Kashmir pacer was bought by KKR for Rs 75 lakh but an injury ruled him out for the season. MyKhel understands it is a recurring hip problem which has kept him in trouble and that played part in his unavailability. KKR have roped in Chetan Sakariya as Umran's replacement.