Notably, they have also faced each other in the IPL final four times, with Mumbai winning three of those. However, they haven't gotten the start they would have wished to in the ongoing IPL 2025, bringing doubts about their chances of making it to the playoffs.

Rachin Ravindra kept calm and anchored CSK's chase all the way through despite wickets frequently falling at the other end. | Crickit

Chennai Super Kings win the match as Rachin Ravindra hits a six. The Mumbai Indians have lost their 13th straight campaign opening.

Mumbai Indians have discovered a new pace sensation in Ashwani Kumar, who made a spectacular Indian Premier League (IPL) debut on Monday.

Seamer Ashwani Kumar took 4-24 on his Indian Premier League debut to help Mumbai Indians beat Kolkata Knight Riders by eight wickets. The left-armer was the star of the show as the 2024 champions were dismissed for 116 inside 17 overs.

Kolkata Knight Riders 116 in 16.2 overs (Ashwani Kumar 4-24, Chahar 2-19) vs Mumbai Indians Ashwani Kumar became the first Indian bowler, and sixth overall, to pick up four or more wickets on IPL debut and on the back of his performance Mumbai Indians wrapped up Kolkata Knight Riders for 116 in their first home game of IPL 2025.