Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 opener agianst Chennai Super Kings in Chennai on Sunday, March 23, captain Hardik Pandya confirmed on Wednesday. Hardik will miss the first match of the season due to an over-rate ban he picked up in their final game of the IPL 2024 season.

Mumbai Indians face a setback in IPL 2025 as Hardik Pandya is suspended for the opening fixture due to a slow over-rate violation. Suryakumar Yadav will captain in the first match against Chennai Super Kings.

Regular captain Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians’ first match of IPL 2025 against arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on 23 March due to a one-match suspension. Suryakumar Yadav will captain MI in his absence.