Ghosh replaces Gurjapneet Singh in the XI, with CSK also bringing in Prashant Veer for Akeal Hosein. His inclusion comes at a crucial stage of the season, with Chennai looking to revive their campaign.
A right-arm medium pacer and right-handed batter, Ghosh has built his reputation through steady domestic performances for Maharashtra. He made headlines during the Vijay Hazare Trophy when he produced a stunning spell of 7 for 42 against Himachal Pradesh, becoming one of the few players to take seven wickets in a List A game. That performance firmly put him on the radar.
He has also shown his ability with the bat. In the same tournament, he smashed a quick 64 off 27 balls against Mumbai, underlining his value as a lower-order hitter. His all-round skills were further evident in the Maharashtra Premier League, where he contributed impactful cameos, including a 52 off 33 balls.
Primarily known for his disciplined bowling, Ghosh relies on accuracy, seam movement and consistency rather than raw pace. In the 2024-25 Ranji Trophy season, he picked up 11 wickets in six matches, often playing a control role in Maharashtra’s attack.
Teams:
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Will Jacks, Ryan Rickelton(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Robin Minz, Trent Boult, Krish Bhagat, Jasprit Bumrah, AM Ghazanfar