Hardik Pandya will miss Mumbai Indians' IPL 2025 opener against CSK due to a one-match ban.

MUMBAI : Suryakumar Yadav will lead Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League opener against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday while regular skipper Hardik Pandya serves a one-match ban.Mumbai's slow over-rate in their final league game last year was there third offence of the season, which incurred a one

Hardik Pandya backed Suryakumar Yadav despite poor form ahead of IPL 2025, confident the star batter will deliver for Mumbai Indians when it matters most.

IPL 2025: Suryakumar Yadav to captain MI in opener vs CSK, confirms Hardik Pandya

Suryakumar Yadav to captain Mumbai Indians in IPL opener against Chennai Super Kings

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Suryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in their opening IPL match against Chennai Super Kings on Sunday as regular skipper Hardik Pandya will be forced to sit out due to a one-match suspension for over-rate offences committed by the team last season. MI had finished at the bottom of the heap, managing just four wins against 10 losses in 2024. Suryakumar Yadav to Captain MI in IPL 2025 Opener Against CSK, Mumbai Indians Skipper Hardik Pandya To Sit Out Due To Suspension.

Hardik Pandya hailed Suryakumar Yadav as a proven match-winner, he praised his brilliant form and role for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2025.