The excitement for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is at its peak as the tournament kicks off today, March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match.
However, one of the most anticipated clashes is the showdown between Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), where legends Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni will be in action. CSK vs MI IPL 2025 encounter is scheduled for March 23 at Chepauk, Chennai, with both teams rigorously preparing for the battle.
Mumbai Indians highlight ‘SAR’ on Rohit’s gloves
Ahead of the big match, Mumbai Indians shared a video of Rohit Sharma practicing on social media platform X. The video highlights his batting gloves, which have ‘SAR’ written on them.
The franchise asked fans to guess its meaning. Many fans believe ‘SAR’ represents Samaira, Aahan, and Ritika-Rohit’s daughter, son, and wife, respectively.
The video has generated great buzz, with fans offering various interpretations of ‘SAR’.
SAR 🤔
Any guesses, Paltan?#MumbaiIndians #PlayLikeMumbai #TATAIPL #CSKvMI pic.twitter.com/Vlt9ljvEgX
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 22, 2025
Rohit Sharma on verge of IPL history
When Rohit Sharma takes the field against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23, he will reach a mega milestone in his IPL career. He is set to become the second-most capped player in IPL history, tying with Dinesh Karthik at 257 matches. The all-time record for most IPL appearances is held by MS Dhoni, who has played 264 matches.
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Two of the most successful franchises in IPL history, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), are set to face off at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This high-octane rivalry has delivered some of the most memorable clashes in the tournament’s history.
With 39 past encounters, MI holds a slight edge with 21 wins, while CSK has won 18 times.
