Chennai, Mar 23 (UNI) Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the toss and opted to field against Mumbai Indians (MI) in the third match of the IPL 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium here on Sunday.
Speaking at the toss, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said, "We are bowling first. Playing on this pitch for the first time, so don't really know how it will play. So we just want to adapt and chase accordingly. Looks a good wicket to bat on. Preparation has been good. We had our young wicket-keeper coming back early to the camp."
CSK’s four overseas players for the match are Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Rachin Ravindra, and Sam Curran.
MI captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed confidence in setting a target, stating, "I am good with batting first. We had a lovely camp back home, we were here 2-3 days before. Both are unbelievable franchises in terms of achievements. I am sure it will be a good game."
MI have named Ryan Rickleton, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, and Trent Boult as their four overseas players.
With both teams boasting strong lineups, an exciting contest is expected at the venue.
Teams:
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Nathan Ellis, Khaleel Ahmed
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Ryan Rickelton(w), Will Jacks, Suryakumar Yadav(c), Tilak Varma, Naman Dhir, Robin Minz, Mitchell Santner, Deepak Chahar, Trent Boult, Satyanarayana Raju.
Chennai Super Kings Impact Subs: Rahul Tripathi, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed
Mumbai Indians Impact Subs: Vignesh Puthur, Ashwani Kumar, Raj Bawa, Corbin Bosch, Karn Sharma
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