IPL 2025, CSK vs MI: Presenting Player of the Match
What's the story
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) hammered Mumbai Indians in Match 3 of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
While Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra helped CSK chase down 156, Noor Ahmad and Khaleel Ahmed dented MI with seven wickets.
Noor was sensational for the Super Kings, recording his career-best figures in the IPL. This restricted MI to 155/9 in 20 overs.
The Afghan wrist-spinner is our Player of the Match.
Bowling brilliance
Noor's pivotal role in batting collapse
Noor was instrumental in MI's batting collapse, coming into action when they were reeling at 36/3 in the Powerplay.
He sent MI's stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav back, who was steering his side toward the 100-run mark.
In his next over, Ahmad further dented MI by sending Robin Minz and Tilak Varma back, leaving them at 96/6.
His last wicket came when he bowled out Naman Dhir, who scored a quickfire 17.
Record
Record-breaking performance
Noor returned figures worth 4/18 in fours overs, his career-best in the IPL.
His previous-best figures were 3/37 against Gujarat Titans in his debut season (2023).
Now, after playing 24 IPL matches, the Afghan spinner has raced to 28 wickets at an average of 24.17. His economy rate in the league reads 7.87.
He now eyes his first five-wicket haul in this prestigious league.
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SKY's dismissal: A major turning point
Noor gave CSK a crucial breakthrough in the form of Suryakumar. The MI skipper seemed to have rescued them along with Tilak. However, Noor cut short this attempt by sending back both the dashers. Mahendra Singh Dhoni's lightning stumping to dismiss SKY made headlines.
Twitter Post
WATCH: Dhoni's incredible glovework
𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩. 𝙁𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧. 𝙈𝙎 𝘿𝙝𝙤𝙣𝙞 🫡
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 23, 2025
📹 Watch #CSK legend's jaw-dropping reflexes behind the stumps 🔥
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