In a low-scoring season opener of IPL 2025, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Suryakumar Yadav surprised everyone by deploying eight different bowlers to counter Chennai Super Kings (CSK). His aggressive bowling strategy paid off as MI managed to restrict CSK effectively.
A strategic bowling shuffle
Suryakumar rotated his bowling attack smartly, giving short spells to multiple bowlers to disrupt the CSK batters’ rhythm. While Vignesh Puthur was the standout performer with three wickets, Deepak Chahar and Will Jacks also chipped in with crucial breakthroughs.
Mumbai Indians’ bowling performance
| Bowler | Overs | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| Vignesh Puthur | 4 | 32 | 3 | 8.00 |
| Will Jacks | 4 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Deepak Chahar | 2 | 18 | 1 | 9.00 |
| Trent Boult | 3 | 27 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Mitchell Santner | 2 | 18 | 0 | 9.00 |
| Satyanarayana Raju | 1 | 13 | 0 | 13.00 |
| Naman Dhir | 2 | 10 | 0 | 5.00 |
Key bowling performances
- Vignesh Puthur (4-0-32-3) emerged as the match-winner, picking three crucial wickets to put MI in control.
- Will Jacks (4-0-32-1) provided a key breakthrough and maintained good pressure.
- Deepak Chahar (2-0-18-1) struck early to dent CSK’s momentum.
- Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner went wicketless but kept things tight in the middle overs.
A bold move from Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar’s decision to use eight bowlers showcased his tactical flexibility, ensuring the batters never settled. His strategic rotation of bowlers proved to be a match-defining factor, helping MI start their IPL 2025 campaign on a strong note.
