In IPL 2025 Match 38, Mumbai Indians sealed a powerful 9-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings. Rohit Sharma’s unbeaten 76 and Suryakumar Yadav’s explosive 68* powered MI’s dominant run chase at Wankhede Stadium.
Rohit and SKY Light Up Wankhede as Mumbai Outclass Chennai
The iconic IPL rivalry between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings reached another thrilling chapter in Match 38 of IPL 2025 at the Wankhede Stadium, and it was the home side, Mumbai Indians (MI), who came out all guns blazing. With an all-round performance and a blazing run chase, MI outplayed CSK by 9 wickets, showing why they remain one of the most formidable sides in the league.
CSK Post a Decent Total, Jadeja and Dube Lead the Charge
Batting first, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) looked set for a big score but were held back by MI’s disciplined bowling. Ravindra Jadeja played a composed and crucial knock of 53 not out off 35 balls, while Shivam Dube added a powerful 50 from 32 deliveries. The pair helped CSK reach a total of 176/5 in 20 overs.
Jasprit Bumrah was the pick of the bowlers for MI, keeping the runs in check with smart variations and picking up 2 important wickets for 25 runs.
Rohit and Suryakumar Steal the Show in Chase
In reply, MI got off to a brisk start and never looked back. Rohit Sharma, leading from the front, played a captain’s knock with an unbeaten 76 off 45 deliveries, setting the foundation early.
But the real fireworks came from Suryakumar Yadav, who smashed a quick 68 off just 30 balls*, taking the CSK bowlers to task with fearless hitting and clean timing. Their unbroken 114-run stand powered MI to 177/1 in just 15.4 overs, sealing an emphatic 9-wicket win with 26 balls to spare.
Top Performers of the Match
Rohit Sharma (MI): 76* (45) – Anchored the innings with flair.
Suryakumar Yadav (MI): 68* (30) – Explosive and match-winning cameo.
Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): 53* (35) – Steady hand under pressure.
Shivam Dube (CSK): 50 (32) – Solid middle-order contribution.
Jasprit Bumrah (MI): 2/25 – Kept CSK in check with tight lines.
Match Summary
Match No.: 38
Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Result: Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets
CSK: 176/5 (20 overs)
MI: 177/1 (15.4 overs)
What This Win Means for Mumbai Indians
This comprehensive win boosts MI’s position in the IPL 2025 points table, and more importantly, it signals that their top order is hitting peak form at the right time. With players like Rohit and SKY firing, MI’s playoff hopes look more alive than ever.
