IPL 2025: CSK vs MI, Match 3- Top player battles to watch out for

Suryakumar Yadav. (Photo Source: Twitter/X)

Match Overview

Chennai Super Kings are all set to take on Mumbai Indians in the third match of the IPL 2025. These two sides have faced off in 37 matches, with Chennai Super Kings winning 17 and Mumbai securing 20 victories. CSK have won the previous four matches in a row against MI and will be looking to continue their good form.

Mumbai Indians were bottom of the table in the previous edition and will be looking to do better this time around. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings finished fifth in the Group Stage and failed to qualify. This is the El Clasico of IPL and promises to be a thriller.

Exciting Showdown awaits in IPL 2025 Match 3

As these two teams gear up for yet another thrilling battle, fans are eagerly anticipating a high-intensity contest filled with drama, excitement, and top-quality cricket.

Here are the top three player battles to watch out for in CSK vs MI, Match 3 of IPL 2025:

3. Trent Boult vs Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad was the leading run getter for CSK in the previous edition and will open the batting. He will be facing Boult who has joined Mumbai Indians with the new ball in the powerplay. This is a very crucial battle in this match.
Boult has dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad three times in 26 balls while Ruturaj has managed just 23 runs at a strike rate of 88 and average of 7. Trent Boult will be looking to make an impact once again with the new ball.

2. Ravindra Jadeja vs Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav is one of the top T20I batters in the World and will lead Mumbai Indians in this match. He will bat in the middle overs and be up against Ravindra Jadeja, one of the best bowlers in the Chennai Super Kings side.

Ravindra Jadeja has an excellent record against Suryakumar Yadav picking up his wicket four times while Suryakumar has managed just 48 runs in 62 balls at a strike rate of 77.4. This will be an exciting battle between these two players.

1. Tilak Varma vs Ravichandran Ashwin

Tilak Varma has been in great form and has done well in the shorter format for India recently scoring a couple of centuries. He will bat in the top four for Mumbai and is a crucial player. He will be up against Ravi Ashwin who has always done well against left-handers.

Ravi Ashwin has not allowed Tilak to score freely in the past. He has bowled 41 balls while conceding 49 runs to Tilak, and he was dismissed once. This will be a fascinating match-up and one that could decide which team goes on to win the match.

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