Mumbai Indians (MI) began their IPL 2025 campaign with a four-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a closely contested match. Despite a solid bowling effort led by debutant Vignesh Puthur and Noor Ahmad's record-breaking spell of 4 for 18, MI struggled to post a competitive total.
Tilak Varma's 31 was the highest score in their innings as they were restricted to 155 for 9. CSK chased down the target with Rachin Ravindra anchoring the innings with an unbeaten 65. As MI prepares for their next fixture, they will be eager to bounce back and secure their first win of the season.

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| Match | Date & Day | Time (IST) | Venue | Versus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | March 29, Saturday | 7:30 PM | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians |
| 12 | March 31, Monday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders |
| 16 | April 4, Friday | 7:30 PM | Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians |
| 21 | April 7, Monday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| 29 | April 13, Sunday | 7:30 PM | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians |
| 33 | April 17, Thursday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad |
| 38 | April 20, Sunday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings |
| 41 | April 23, Wednesday | 7:30 PM | Rajiv Gandhi Intl. Stadium, Hyderabad | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians |
| 45 | April 27, Sunday | 3:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants |
| 50 | May 1, Thursday | 7:30 PM | Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians |
| 56 | May 6, Tuesday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans |
| 61 | May 11, Sunday | 3:30 PM | HPCA Stadium, Dharamsala | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians |
| 66 | May 15, Thursday | 7:30 PM | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals |
| Match | Opponent | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings | Chennai | Lost by 4 wickets |
Chennai Super Kings 158 for 6 (Ravindra 65*, Gaikwad 53, Puthur 3-32) beat Mumbai Indians 155 for 9 (Tilak 31, Noor 4-18, Khaleel 3-29) by four wickets
Mumbai Indians' campaign started on a disappointing note as they suffered a four-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, MI lost early wickets, with Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickleton falling to Khaleel Ahmed's movement under lights. The only resistance came from Tilak Varma (31), but Noor Ahmad's brilliant spell (4 for 18) dismantled MI's middle order.
CSK's chase seemed effortless initially, with Ruturaj Gaikwad smashing 53 off 26. However, debutant Vignesh Puthur (3 for 32) halted their momentum, dismissing key batters. Despite the hiccup, Rachin Ravindra (65* off 45) saw CSK home, sealing MI's fate.
With MI set to face RCB next, they will need their senior players to step up and deliver a stronger performance in Chennai.