After Chennai Super Kings' biggest home defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore, coach Stephen Fleming expressed his disappointment over the conditions at Chepauk, saying there was no 'home advantage' for CSK. He further stated that they have been struggling to read the pitch at Chepauk in recent years and it's not the same pitch where four spinners could easily dominate. CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also agreed with Fleming's thoughts, stating that the pitch got slower and sticky during their chase. Stay updated on all the latest news and updates of IPL 2025, including points table, teams, schedule, most runs and wickets, and live cricket scores. Also, don't miss out on other sports news and cricket updates.
Former Indian spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has made a remarkable comeback to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for IPL 2025, picking up 182 wickets in 214 matches. During the Chennai Super Kings' clash with Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Ashwin surpassed Sunil Narine to become the fifth-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL. Despite their loss, RCB also made history by defeating CSK for the first time at the Yellow Army's home ground of Chepauk Stadium since 2008.
In an exciting match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), RCB made history by defeating CSK at their home ground after 17 years. Rajat Patidar shined with a half-century and Tim David's explosive cameo took RCB close to the 200-run mark. However, it was the hug between Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni at the end of the match that stole the show and went viral on social media. CSK's performance was lackluster as they slumped to a big defeat, with the only positives being Dhoni's unbeaten 30 and his stumping of Phil Salt, along with Noor's three-wicket haul.
RCB put on a dominant performance against CSK, with a strong batting display and a disciplined bowling effort. Their stellar performance started right from the PowerPlay, with Phil Salt setting the pace with a quickfire 32. Despite a slow start from captain Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar made CSK pay for their fielding errors in the middle overs, with a flurry of boundaries to boost RCB's run rate and set them up for a big finish. In the end, RCB emerged victorious with a 50-run victory over CSK.
The youngest player in the Chennai Super Kings squad, Noor Ahmad, made a spectacular debut in the IPL, securing the Player of the Match award for his 4/18 against the reigning champions Mumbai Indians. However, it was not just Noor who impressed the crowd at Chepauk, as MS Dhoni showed his impeccable reflexes and lightning-quick stumping skills, leaving his teammate in awe. Dhoni's stumping in just 0.12 seconds showcased the 43-year-old's enduring class with the gloves and proved why he is still regarded as one of the greatest players in the game.
The talismanic wicketkeeper batter MS Dhoni received an arousing reception as he walked out to bat for Chennai Super Kings in their season opener against Mumbai Indians. However, he faced only two deliveries and couldn't score a run. Rachin Ravindra (65*) and Ravindra Jadeja (17) had added 36 runs for the sixth wicket, but a mix-up led to Jadeja being run out. Dhoni's entry was welcomed by the Chepauk crowd, but he didn't get a chance to make an impact as CSK won the match by four wickets. Noor Ahmad was named Player of the Match for his four wickets, while Rachin Ravindra's unbeaten 65 helped CSK chase down Mumbai's total of 156.
MI captain Hardik Pandya will miss their IPL 2025 opener against CSK due to a one-match ban for slow over-rates. Pandya has named Suryakumar Yadav, current India T20 captain, as his successor for the match. With experienced leaders like Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Pandya, the team looks to bounce back after a disappointing season last year.
Get ready for an epic showdown as Chennai Super Kings releases their full schedule for IPL 2025. The five-time champions will kick off the season by facing off against Mumbai Indians in Chennai on March 23rd, followed by a highly-anticipated match against Royal Challengers Bangalore on March 28th. Fans can expect even more excitement as CSK takes on various teams, including defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and the returning Lucknow Super Giants. The season will culminate with a thrilling match against Gujarat Titans on May 18th at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Stay tuned for what promises to be an action-packed season for CSK!
England made changes to their team ahead of the second T20I against India, with Atkinson being replaced by Carse and Smith being added as cover for the possibly ill Bethell. With Bethell's potential absence and England's poor performance in the first match, it will be a challenging task for the visitors as they face a strong Indian team at the spin-friendly Chepauk ground. Will these changes make a difference for England as they seek to turn the tables on India in the upcoming match?
In an exciting T20I series between India and England, Suryakumar Yadav has taken on the role of captain for the Indian team in the second match. The match takes place at the iconic Chepauk stadium, which hasn't hosted a T20I match in seven years. With a 1-0 lead, India aims to secure a dominant 2-0 advantage against England, who will have to overcome challenges with missing players.