Mumbai In a spectacular display of batting and bowling, Mumbai Indians (MI) crushed Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 9 wickets at the Wankhede Stadiumchasing down 176 in just 15.4 overs. While Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 76 and Suryakumar Yadav's 68 Off 37 Balls* grabbed headlines, it was MI captain Hardik Pandya’s post-match revelation that truly caught everyone’s attention.

Hardik Pandya Names the Unsung Hero

Following MI’s third straight win in IPL 2025, Hardik Pandya spoke at the presentation ceremony:

Hardik praised the bowling attack for restricting CSK to 176 despite half-centuries from Ravindra Jadaja and Shivam Dube. Pandya's tactical bowling changes and field placements were spot on, keeping pressure on CSK throughout the innings.

Match Highlights: MI vs CSK IPL 2025

• CSK Innings:

  • Ravindra Jadaja: 54 (32)

  • Shivam Dube: 51 (29)

  • Total: 176/5 (20 overs)

• MI Innings:

  • Rohit Sharma: 76* (45), 6 sixes, 4 fours

  • Suryakumar Yadav: 68* (37)

  • Chased 176 in 15.4 overs

Rohit Sharma’s Return to Form

After managing just 82 runs in 6 innings, Rohit’s explosive 76 off 45* was a powerful comeback. He tied the season’s record for most sixes in an innings (6) and struck at a strike rate of 168. Fans at Wankhede erupted as he anchored MI’s chase alongside SKY.

His innings also marked:

• First fifty of IPL 2025

• First unbeaten knock in a chase since IPL 2019

• Back-to-back wins for MI after a shaky season start

What This Win Means for MI

With this hat-trick of wins, Mumbai Indians now climb significantly up the IPL 2025 points tablegaining momentum at the perfect time. The team looks balanced, with batting firepower, bowling control, and a captain backing every player.

Looking Ahead

Mumbai Indians next face Rajasthan Royals in a top-table clash. If Rohit and SKY continue this form and bowlers keep executing Hardik’s plans, MI could be serious title contenders again.