When Rohit Sharma Turned Wankhede Into His Backyard Again – MI vs CSK Match Story

Ever watched a cricket match that felt more like a masterclass than a contest? Well, if you tuned in to Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings at the Wankhede, you know exactly what I’m talking about.

Let me take you through it, not like a boring match report, but like you're sitting next to me, popcorn in hand, watching Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav absolutely decimate CSK.

Act 1: The Calm Before The Storm – CSK’s Struggle

CSK’s innings: More sputter, less spark

Honestly, CSK never really looked in control. Sure, debutant Ayush Mhatre showed some promise — quick hands, clean striking — but let's be real: one man can't carry a whole team. The rest of the top order? Fumbled.

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  Powerplay score: 48/1
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  First 10 overs: Just 70 runs
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  Shivam Dube & Jadeja’s rescue mission: too little, too late?

Let’s paint a picture here. Imagine trying to start a campfire in the rain. That’s CSK’s powerplay. A spark here, a crackle there, but never quite a blaze.

Now give credit where it’s due — Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner choked the life out of CSK's scoring rate. I mean, it was like watching artists paint a masterpiece with dot balls and clever variations.

Oh, and let’s not forget that brutal 29-ball boundary drought. Ouch.

Act 2: Enter the Hitman – Rohit Sharma’s Vintage Carnage

I won’t lie — I was a bit nervous about Rohit. He hadn’t crossed 30 in this IPL until now. And then, as if someone flipped a switch, he just came alive.

Rohit’s stats:

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  76 off 45 balls*
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  5 fours, 6 towering sixes
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  Ninth 50+ score vs CSK – yep, he loves playing them

From his effortless pull shots to those delightful pick-up sixes — it felt like vintage 2019 World Cup Rohit all over again. And the Wankhede crowd? They roared with every shot like it was 2011.

Here’s the thing — Rohit didn’t just play a knock; he told a story. One of comeback, rhythm, and dominance. His bat spoke the language of timing, not brute force. And man, it was so satisfying to watch.

Act 3: SKY Lights It Up – And It’s Curtains for CSK

If Rohit was poetry in motion, Suryakumar Yadav was the DJ remix — fast, funky, and unpredictable.

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  68* off just 30 balls
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  Hit 7 boundaries and 4 sixes
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  Reached fifty in 26 balls flat

Remember when SKY was going through a rough patch last year and people said he was “figured out”? Yeah, let’s just go ahead and delete those takes forever. He owned the middle overs like a boss, hitting everything from scoop shots to helicopter-ish whips.

And just when you thought MI would cruise in slow-mo, the duo finished the game in one over. Boom. Boom. Boom. Game over in 15.4 overs.

That’s not a chase. That’s a statement.

MI vs CSK

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  MI won by 9 wickets
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  Target chased with 26 balls to spare
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  114-run partnership (Rohit & SKY)
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  MI’s 3rd win on the trot
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  CSK’s 6th loss in 8 matches

Let that sink in. A team that was struggling just two weeks ago is now racing up the table.

So... What’s Going Wrong with CSK?

Let’s not sugarcoat it — CSK is in trouble.

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  Weak powerplays
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  Middle-order misfires
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  No death-over bite
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  Jadeja’s form with the bat is patchy
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  Dhoni’s cameo magic? Not enough anymore.

It almost feels like they’re missing that old-school Dhoni mojo — the one where he’d read the game like Sherlock Holmes and pull out wins from nowhere.

Maybe it’s time they shake things up. Or maybe… this is just one of those seasons.

What’s Next?

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  MI vs SRH – April 23 at Hyderabad
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  CSK vs SRH – April 25 at Chepauk

Can CSK bounce back at their fortress? Or will SRH rain on their parade too? Guess we’ll find out.

FAQ – MI vs CSK IPL 2025 Match

Q1. Who won the MI vs CSK match at Wankhede?

A. Mumbai Indians won by 9 wickets, chasing 177 in just 15.4 overs.

Q2. Who was the Player of the Match?

A. Most likely Rohit Sharma for his unbeaten 76* off 45 balls.

Q3. What was the turning point?

A. The 114-run partnership between Rohit and Suryakumar that completely dismantled CSK’s bowling attack.

Q4. Where does this win place MI on the points table?

A. They’re now sitting at 6th with three wins in a row, and their net run rate just got a healthy boost.