IPL 2025: Updated points table after CSK vs MI Match 38

Mumbai Indians delivered a statement performance in Match 38 of IPL 2025, dismantling Chennai Super Kings by nine wickets with a staggering 26 balls to spare. With this dominant victory, Mumbai not only added two more points to their tally but also significantly boosted their net run rate, pushing themselves further up the points table as the playoff race intensified.

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Chennai Super Kings, batting first, posted a respectable 176/5 in their allotted 20 overs. Ravindra Jadeja anchored the innings with a composed unbeaten 53 off 35 balls, while Shivam Dube continued his good run with a fluent 50 off 32. Youngster Ayush Mhatre added some late fireworks with a brisk 32 off just 15 deliveries. Despite their efforts, CSK’s innings never really gained the kind of momentum needed to trouble a side like Mumbai, especially considering the flat batting conditions.

Mumbai’s bowling unit executed their plans well, with Jasprit Bumrah being the standout. He picked up 2 wickets for 25 runs in his 4 overs, maintaining control in the death overs. Mitchell Santner’s economical spell of 1/14 in 3 overs also kept CSK’s middle-order in check, while Deepak Chahar bowled a full quota, albeit at a higher economy, returning with figures of 1/32.

In response, Mumbai Indians turned on the heat in the powerplay and never looked back. Rohit Sharma showed flashes of his vintage form with a scintillating 76 off just 45 balls, anchoring the chase perfectly. He was well supported by Suryakumar Yadav, who played an equally explosive knock of 68* off 30 deliveries, mixing orthodox strokes with his trademark flair. Their partnership crushed CSK’s bowling spirit and sealed the game with clinical ease. Ryan Rickelton chipped in with a quick 24, ensuring that there was no pressure early on.

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For Chennai, the bowling effort lacked bite. None of the bowlers could stem the flow of runs, with even Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin going for over 7 per over without much impact. Khaleel Ahmed too remained wicketless, further adding to CSK’s woes.

This win propelled Mumbai up the points table and strengthened their playoff hopes, while CSK, having now lost momentum, will need to reassess their strategies. With the league approaching its business end, every match and every point is becoming crucial. Mumbai's timing of form couldn’t be better, while Chennai will need to regroup quickly before their playoff chances begin to slip.

Updated points table after CSK vs MI Match 38

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