IPL: Bowlers with best returns for CSK against Mumbai Indians
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Afghanistan spinner Noor Ahmad starred in Chennai Super Kings's four-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the 2025 Indian Premier League season at Chepauk.
Noor claimed a magnificent four-wicket haul, which restricted the visitors to 155/9 in 20 overs. The Super Kings later won in the final over.
The Afghan bowler now has the second-best returns for CSK against MI in the IPL.
#1
Mohit Sharma: 4/14 in Dubai, 2014
As per ESPNcricinfo, Indian seamer Mohit Sharma tops this list.
The right-arm pacer helped the Super Kings beat MI in the 2014 encounter in Dubai.
His 4/14 stopped the five-time champions on 141/7 in 20 overs. Ben Hilfenhaus also took two wickets.
CSK later won by seven wickets on the back of Brendon McCullum's whirlwind 71* off 53 balls.
#2
Noor Ahmad: 4/18 in Chennai, 2025
As mentioned, Noor now occupies the second spot on this list.
He has the best bowling returns for a CSK spinner against MI in the cash-rich league.
Noor took four wickets for 18 runs in his four overs, dismissing Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Robin Minz, and Naman Dhir.
Notably, Noor made his debut for the Super Kings, having earlier represented Gujarat Titans.
#3
Matheesha Pathirana: 4/28 in Mumbai, 2024
Matheesha Pathirana, who has a slingy action like Lasith Malinga, powered CSK's win against MI at the Wankhede Stadium in IPL 2024.
Although CSK scored a substantial 206/4 in 20 overs, MI's innings was fueled by a superb ton from Rohit Sharma.
However, Pathirana took four wickets (4/28) to dent their plight. CSK restricted MI to 186/6.
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Any other bowler with four-fer in this regard?
Dwayne Bravo remains the only other bowler with a four-fer for CSK against MI in the IPL. He took four wickets for 42 runs against this opposition in the 2013 final at Eden Gardens. However, MI won by 23 runs to claim their maiden title.