Tue Mar 25 13:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rohit Sharma’s Duck Dims Mumbai Indians’ IPL Opener
**Chennai, India –** Mumbai Indians (MI) suffered a disastrous start to their IPL 2025 campaign, with star batsman Rohit Sharma dismissed for a golden duck in their match against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Sunday. The early dismissal, a miscued flick to mid-wicket off Khaleel Ahmed’s bowling, marked Rohit’s 18th IPL duck, tying him with Glenn Maxwell and Dinesh Karthik for the most in IPL history.
The match, a highly anticipated clash between two of the league’s most successful teams, saw CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad win the toss and elect to bowl first. Gaikwad cited unfamiliarity with the Chepauk pitch as his reasoning. MI, meanwhile, are missing key players Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the team in Pandya’s absence.
Yadav expressed confidence in MI’s batting lineup despite the early setback. Both captains highlighted the strong history between the franchises and anticipated a closely fought contest. The full playing XIs for both teams were announced, revealing the overseas players selected for each side. The match continues.
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