Why Is Hardik Pandya Not Playing in CSK vs MI IPL 2025 Match ?

In a surprising development for fans, Mumbai Indians (MI) skipper Hardik Pandya is missing the highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. During the toss, CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad won and opted to bowl first, leaving fans curious about Pandya’s absence.

Hardik Pandya Handed One-Match Ban for Over-Rate Offence

The reason behind Hardik Pandya’s absence is not due to injury or tactical changes but a disciplinary issue. The MI captain was handed a one-match suspension after being found guilty of repeated over-rate offences during the previous IPL season.

As per IPL rules, if a team fails to complete their overs within the stipulated time limit multiple times, the captain faces increasing penalties, culminating in a ban. Pandya’s offence in IPL 2024 resulted in this one-match ban, forcing him to sit out MI’s opening encounter of IPL 2025.

In Pandya’s absence, senior batter Suryakumar Yadav has taken over captaincy duties for the fixture against CSK.

Will Hardik Pandya Play MI’s Next Match?

Fans can expect Hardik Pandya to return in MI’s next group-stage match. MI will face Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, and Pandya is likely to be back leading the side without restrictions.

Mumbai Indians’ Playing XI Against CSK

Mumbai Indians have adjusted their playing XI to cover Pandya’s absence. Here’s MI’s lineup for today:

• Rohit Sharma
• Ryan Rickelton (wk)
• Will Jacks
• Suryakumar Yadav (c)
• Tilak Varma
• Naman Dhir
• Robin Minz
• Mitchell Santner
• Deepak Chahar
• Trent Boult
• Satyanarayana Raju

Overseas players: Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Mitchell Santner, Trent Boult

CSK vs MI IPL 2025: CSK Playing XI

The Chennai Super Kings, meanwhile, have fielded the following XI:

• Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
• Rachin Ravindra
• Deepak Hooda
• Shivam Dube
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Sam Curran
• MS Dhoni (wk)
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Noor Ahmad
• Nathan Ellis
• Khaleel Ahmed

What’s Next?

With MI’s regular skipper Hardik Pandya missing out, all eyes are on Suryakumar Yadav and the rest of the Mumbai Indians lineup to see if they can hold their own against a strong CSK side. Fans eagerly await Pandya’s return in the upcoming matches as MI look to bounce back strong

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