CSK vs MI: Know The Shocking Reasons MI Played Without Their Star Players
Written By: Mobin
Hardik Pandya has been fined Rs 30 lakh and banned for 1 match by the BCCI for slow over rate. This was MI's third mistake last season.
Ban
Talking about the rules, BCCI has made new rules - now the demerit points system will be applicable on captains instead of match ban. Suspension will happen only in serious cases.
Rules
Jasprit Bumrah has been recovering from the injury he suffered in the Test match against Australia since December 2024. Currently undergoing rehab in Bengaluru.
Injury
MI coach Mahela Jayawardene said - "Bumrah's fitness is being monitored on a daily basis. He is in good shape, but we need feedback from the BCCI medical team."
Coach
Without Hardik and Bumrah, MI's team weakened. The team lost by 4 wickets against CSK, which is their first match loss since 2012.
Impact
CSK's Noor Ahmed took 4 wickets, while Ruturaj Gaikwad played a blistering innings of 53 runs in 26 balls. MI could score only 155 runs.
Performance
Vignesh Puthur, who made his IPL debut for MI, took 3 wickets, but failed to win the match for the team. This was the first senior match of this Kerala spinner.
Debut
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