On April 23, 2026, at Wankhede Stadium, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed the Mumbai Indians (MI) by 103 runs. Sanju Samson shone brightly as he scored an impressive 101 not out and led CSK to a total of 207/6. Mumbai’s batting lineup fell apart quickly with Akeal Hosein claiming 4 wickets for just 17 runs. Although Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma tried to put up a fight, MI was bowled out for a mere 104 runs in 19 overs. Here’s the detailed analysis of the MI vs CSK match result.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Innings: Samson’s masterclass
The Chennai Super Kings got off to a quick start with Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting 19 runs off Hardik Pandya (MI) before getting out for 22. Sarfaraz Khan and Dewald Brevis added some quick runs but wickets continued to fall as AM Ghazanfar (MI) and Ashwani Kumar (MI) took their turns striking. At 122/4 after 11 overs, only Sanju Samson seemed to be in good form. He formed partnerships with Kartik Sharma and Jamie Overton, then really went for it in the final overs, smashing Krish Bhagat (MI) for 31 runs. Samson reached his fifty in just 26 balls and also celebrated his fifth IPL century. He ended the innings not out on 101 runs from 54 balls leading CSK to a solid total of 207/6.
Mumbai Indians (MI) Innings: Collapse under spin pressure
While chasing a target of 208 runs, the Mumbai Indians faced an early collapse. Akeal Hosein (CSK) made an impact by taking a wicket in the very first over. With Mukesh Choudhary’s help, MI found themselves at 11/3 within three overs. Suryakumar Yadav scored 35 runs and Tilak Varma contributed 37 putting together a partnership of 73 runs but the required run rate continued to rise. After Tilak got out, the middle order crumbled as Noor Ahmad (CSK) took two wickets in consecutive deliveries and Hosein (CSK) ended up with impressive figures of 4 wickets. The spinners collectively took nine wickets leading to MI being bowled out for a mere 104 runs in 19 overs, marking their largest defeat in IPL history.
MI vs CSK Match Result: Key Moments
- Akeal Hosein and Mukesh Choudhary ripped through the top order.
- Sanju Samson anchored CSK’s innings and powered the score beyond 200.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad’s bold move to open with Hosein paid off.
- Hosein returned to dismiss Tilak Varma after his 73‑run stand with Suryakumar.
- Noor Ahmad’s double strike against Pandya and Rutherford sealed the collapse.
Points Table Impact
Chennai Super Kings sit 5th with 6 points and an NRR (+0.118) while Mumbai Indians are 8th with 4 points and an NRR (-0.736). Here’s how the points table looks after CSK’s win over MI – Updated Points Table.
Key Performers and Awards
| Category | Details |
| Match Winner | Chennai Super Kings – won by 103 runs |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson (CSK) – 101* off 54 balls |
| Most Wickets | Akeal Hosein (CSK) – 4 wickets in 4 overs |
| Top Scorer | Sanju Samson (CSK) – 101* off 54 balls |
| Super Striker of the Match | Dewald Brevis (CSK) – Strike Rate 190.91 |
| Super Sixes of the Match | Sanju Samson (CSK) – 6 Sixes |
| Most Fours of the Match | Sanju Samson (CSK) – 10 Fours |
| TATA IPL Green Dot Ball | Akeal Hosein (CSK) – 14 dot balls |
