That's it from our coverage from match number 3 in the Indian Premier League 2025! CSK with a rocking win over Mumbai Indians at home. MI have lost 13 consecutive opening games now since the 2013 season but there were some promising signs out there for both the teams. Thank you for joining us. Ninaad Dixit here signing off on behalf of my co-commentators Akshay Bhide and Pritam Dey alongside scorers Paras Yadav and Chandan Kumar Singh. Statistics were provided by Aman. Good night and stay tuned for more action from around the world.
Noor Ahmad (Player of the Match): "Well it feels great to play in different league around the world. It feels special to play here in the IPL. I am happy for the opportunity today and happy to contribute for my team.
Well sometimes I did understand that the batters were not picking me from the hand. I was trying to focus on my line and length today.
(Which one was his favouriite wicket) I think the stumping by Mahi bhai was out of the world. That was my favourite wicket today. It was electric stuff from Mahi bhai. Yeah exactly, it feels great to have someone like Mahi bhai behind the stumps. It's a big support for me."
Player of the Match: Noor Ahmad
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Chennai Super Kings Captain): "Right after I got out I was walking and there are often times when you end up getting the match slightly closer but happy to be on the winning side. Would have loved to be more clinical but that's how the game is.
[On batting at number 3] That was required by the team. That gives our new team much more balance. Rahul Tripathi can go out and express himself at the top. I am someone who can play both sides of the game so really happy to change my position.
The spinners were right on point. Right after the auction when we had these 3 in our team, the one thing we were all very excited was to see them play together at Chepauk. It was a good start.
Khaleel has been doing well in the IPL since last 2-3 years now. He is someone with experience. Noor definitely is an X-factor and that's why we wanted him in the team. Good to have Ash bhai as well.
[On Dhoni] He is still the same. He is more fitter this year. He is hitting more sixes than the rest this year. He's still looking young."
Most Dot Balls in Match: Khaleel Ahmed (15 dot balls)
Most 4s in the Match: Ruturaj Gaikwad (6 fours)
Super Sixes in the Match: Rachin Ravindra (4 sixes)
Most Fantasy points in the Match: Noor Ahmad (146 points)