Sports Desk:  Just a few days left for the excitement of IPL 2025 to begin. Mumbai Indians, one of the most successful teams in the IPL, will start their campaign this time on March 23 against Chennai Super Kings. The performance of Mumbai Indians under the leadership of Hardik Pandya was nothing special last season, and the team finished at the last place. But this time Mumbai Indians will enter the field with the intention of doing something special.

Suryakumar Yadav will take over the captaincy in Hardik Pandya's absence

This time Mumbai will see a big change as Hardik Pandya will not be part of the team in the first match. Actually, due to slow over rate, Hardik has been banned for one match. In this case, Suryakumar Yadav has been given the responsibility of captaincy. Surya, who is India's fast-paced cricket star, will now captain Mumbai Indians. Suryakumar Yadav has also been seen as the captain of India and his leadership ability has been proven.

Glimpse of playing 11 of Mumbai Indians in the first match

How the playing 11 of Mumbai Indians can be in the first match of IPL 2025 is an interesting question for cricket lovers.

1. Opening - Rohit Sharma and Ryan Rickelton:
2. Rohit Sharma, who has always been a key player for the team, will open the innings. He will be joined by rising South African batsman Ryan Rickelton. Rickelton may get a chance to make his debut for Mumbai Indians and his role will be crucial.
3. Batting at number 3 and 4 - Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Verma:
4. Suryakumar Yadav will bat in the middle order and his responsibility will be to groom the innings. Tilak Verma may also get a chance to bat at number three, as he has performed brilliantly at this position.
5. Middle order - Naman Dhir and Will Jacks:
6. Naman Dhir and Will Jacks are expected to have a bang in the first match of Mumbai Indians. Both of them have a lot of experience and will try to give a boost to the innings in the middle order.
7. Bowling Department - Trent Boult and Deepak Chahar:
8. Trent Boult is not lacking in experience and has already performed brilliantly for Mumbai Indians. Boult will command the pace attack along with Deepak Chahar.
9. Spin Department - Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma:
10. Spin department will be handled by Mitchell Santner and Karn Sharma. Both of them have versatility and will try to prevent the opposition team from scoring big.

Possible playing of Mumbai Indians 11

1. Rohit Sharma
2. Ryan Rickelton
3. Tilak Verma
4. Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
5. Respect, patience.
6. Will Jacques
7. Mitchell Santner
8. Robin Minge
9. Deepak Chahar
10. Trent Bolt
11. Karn Sharma

The thrill of the first match of IPL 2025

will be important for the start of Mumbai Indians, especially in the absence of Hardik Pandya, the performance of the team under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav will be tested. Also, Mumbai Indians will have to prove their strength and strategy against Chennai Super Kings in this match. Cricket lovers are eagerly waiting for this match and it will be seen if Mumbai Indians can get back their old form.