Afghanistan’s spin sensation Noor Ahmad has been making waves in the cricketing world with his prodigious talent and remarkable ability to deliver under pressure. Noor Ahmad etched his name into the record books for his incredible bowling spell against Mumbai Indians in the third game of IPL 2025.

Noor AhmadNoor who has already built a reputation as a match-winner in various T20 leagues around the world, donned the yellow jersey of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the first time, and he made his debut an unforgettable one.

Playing against arch-rivals Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Noor let his ball do all the talking with a jaw-dropping performance. Known for his deceptive left-arm wrist spin, he pitched in with an impressive spell of 4-0-18-4.

This spell not only dismantled MI’s batting lineup but also he went on to achieve a unique feat as he registered the best bowling figures by a CSK spinner against Mumbai Indians in IPL history.

Noor Ahmad’s impact was felt from the moment he came into the attack. With the pitch offering some turn and grip, the Afghan spinner exploited the conditions brilliantly. His variations kept the MI batters guessing, and he struck at crucial junctures to turn the game in CSK’s favor.

The highlight of his spell was the wicket of Suryakumar Yadav, where Noor’s flight and guile lured the star batter into a false shot, leading to a brilliant stumping by MS Dhoni. He also picked up three more vital wickets, breaking MI’s momentum and restricting them to a below-par total. His incredible spell earned him the Player of the Match award, making his CSK debut truly special.

After the match, Noor Ahmad reflected on his dream CSK debut with immense gratitude and humility. He said: "It feels special to play here in the IPL. Happy for the team and happy with the contribution. The focus was to land the ball in the right area, and the wicket of Surya was special. The stumping from MSD was out of the world. Feels great to have someone like Mahi bhai behind the stumps; it is a great support for me."