MI vs CSK highlights, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings crush Mumbai Indians by 103 runs

A one-sided clash at the Wankhede Stadium turned into a major talking point after Mumbai Indians’ controversial use of a concussion substitute during their 103-run defeat to Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026.

While Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century and Akeal Hosein’s four-wicket haul powered CSK to a commanding win, the spotlight shifted to the unusual introduction of Shardul Thakur as a concussion substitute for Mitchell Santner.

Tensions flared at the Wankhede Stadium as the IPL 2026 clash between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings witnessed a heated on-field altercation involving Tilak Varma and Jamie Overton, with skipper Suryakumar Yadav also stepping into the confrontation.

The flashpoint occurred on the final ball of the 10th over during Mumbai Indians’ chase. Tilak nudged a slower delivery from Overton towards mid-wicket and initially called for two. However, Suryakumar turned it down, forcing the batter to settle for a single. What followed was an intense verbal exchange that quickly caught the attention of players and officials alike.

When Mukesh Choudhary rattled Quinton de Kock’s stumps, there was no exultation, no pumped-up reaction, no leap in the air. No visible celebrations followed, no loud gestures either. Instead, he stood still in the middle of the ground, looked up at the sky and pointed his finger upwards, quietly saying, 'Maa, ye tere liye hai'.

It was a silent tribute from a son who was playing through deep personal pain, having performed his mother’s last rites in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, and rejoined his team duties the very next day. Mukesh’s mother had passed away on Tuesday after a long battle with illness. Despite the personal loss, Mukesh rejoined the CSK squad ahead of the Mumbai Indians clash and was included in the playing XI, placing commitment above everything else. Not only did he return to the team environment, but he also found himself in the Playing XI.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: CSK crush MI

Gurjapneet Singh to Jasprit Bumrah OUT! Edged and taken! A dominant finish from Chennai Super Kings as they crush Mumbai Indians by a massive 103 runs at the Wankhede Stadium. Gurjapneet Singh digs it in hard on a good length outside off, forcing Bumrah to reach out and try guiding it to third man. Instead, he gets a thick outside edge. Behind the stumps, Sanju Samson reacts quickly and completes a safe catch.

As per commentary, this goes down as MI’s biggest defeat by runs in IPL history — a stunning statement win for CSK.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: CSK win by 103 runs

Chennai Super Kings crush Mumbai Indians by 103 runs

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Kamboj gets a wicket!

WICKET! Anshul Kamboj gets a wickets here. Shardul Thakur falls for 6 runs. The concussion substitute departs. Kamboj hits a length around middle and off, and Thakur looks to go big down the ground. He stays put and lofts it, but fails to get the distance. Dewald Brevis settles under it at long-on and completes a safe catch. Just one wicket away now for Chennai Super Kings from sealing a comprehensive win.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: STAT

Spinners today

MI: 3/69 in 8 overs, ER: 8.62
CSK: 6/41 in 8 overs, ER: 5.12

CSK spinners with 4-fers vs MI

4/18 - Noor Ahmad, Chennai, 2025
4/17 - Akeal Hosein, Wankhede, 2026

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Overton strikes!

WICKET! Jamie Overton gets a wicket. Krish Bhagat falls for 7 runs. Mumbai Indians are 8 down now. The margin is still 108 runs off 18 balls. MI fans are totally dissapointed today. A lot of sad faces at the Wankhede stands.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! SKY falls!

WICKET! Suryakumar Yadav falls. Mumbai Indians are straing at heavy defeat against Chennai Super Kings. The wickets keep tumbling, and this could be the final nail in the coffin for Mumbai Indians. Hosein floats it up on a nagging length, angling it into the stumps. Suryakumar steps out and goes for the sweep, but gets it aerially. The ball travels straight to deep backward square leg, where Sarfaraz Khan moves in and takes a comfortable catch.

Hosein grabs his fourth wicket as MI collapse from 84/3 to 87/7.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: 58 runs and 3 wickets

Mumbai Indians managed 58 runs but lost three crucial wickets between overs 7 and 13, losing momentum in the chase. Anshul Kamboj set the tone with a probing over, conceding just one run and troubling Suryakumar Yadav.

Tilak Varma and Suryakumar stitched a 50-run stand off 41 balls, with Varma attacking Jamie Overton for two boundaries. However, Akeal Hosein broke the partnership, dismissing Varma for 37.

Noor Ahmad then delivered a decisive blow, removing Hardik Pandya and Sherfane Rutherford off successive deliveries to tilt the game firmly.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Rutherford gone!

WICKET! Mumbai Indians are under the lid now. Their only hope Sherfane Rutherford is back to the pavillion. He goes for a duck. Another big blow for Mumbai Indians as they continue to crumble in the chase. Noor keeps it full and wide outside off, cleverly dragging it out of the hitting arc. Rutherford goes after it first ball, lofting it aerially towards sweeper cover. Anshul Kamboj positions himself well in the deep and completes a safe catch.

MI slump to 85/6.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Pandya falls!

WICKET! Noor Ahmad dismisses Hardik Pandya for 1 run. Big big wicket for CSK. Hardik comes and goes! A double blow for Mumbai Indians as Chennai Super Kings tighten their grip on the game. Noor tosses it up around leg stump, tempting Pandya into the big shot. Hardik goes down on one knee and swings across the line, but only manages a top edge. The ball lobs up towards short third, where Mukesh Choudhary settles under it and completes a simple catch.

Mumbai crowd is stunned. Pandya has thrown his wicket away. Sloppy batting from the Mumbai Indians captain.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Tilak gone!

WICKET! Akeal Hosein castles Tilak Varma for 37 runs. It’s a massive blow for Mumbai Indians. Coming around the wicket, he keeps it flatter and just outside off. Tilak, looking to break the shackles, goes back and across for the cut, but the length isn’t short enough. The ball takes the inside edge and crashes back onto the stumps.

A frustrated Varma departs, and MI’s chase slips further.

MI 84/4, need 124 runs in 49 balls to win vs CSK

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Halfway mark!

At the halfway mark, Mumbai Indians are struggling at 69/3, well behind Chennai Super Kings, who were 111/3 at the same stage. The hosts now need 139 runs from 60 balls, with the required rate climbing to 14.44, while the current rate sits at just 7.09.

CSK’s bowlers have tightened their grip brilliantly, choking the flow of runs. Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma are finding it tough to break free as boundaries have dried up.

At this stage, the equation looks steep and the game is slipping away from MI unless something dramatic happens soon.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Hot words!

Some hot words are being exhanged between Tilak Varma and Jamie Overton.

Suryakumar runs and also gets invloved.

The umpire too intervens and calms both the cricketers.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Expensive Noor

Noor Ahmad had a slightly expensive start to his spell, conceding 10 runs as Mumbai Indians moved to 56/3 after 9 overs. He began with a couple of wides down the leg side, allowing early freebies.

Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma rotated strike well, picking up singles consistently to keep the scoreboard ticking. The highlight came on the final ball when SKY stepped out and drilled a full delivery straight down the ground for a boundary.

Mumbai also brought up their 50 during the over, but still face a stiff chase with plenty to do.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Strategic timeout!

STRATEGIC BREAK!

Chennai Super Kings have a firm chokehold on the contest with Mumbai Indians struggling at 46/3 in 8 overs, going at under a run-a-ball in a steep chase of 208.

However, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have begun to stitch a steady partnership and will look to shift gears in the middle overs. CSK have only used three bowlers so far, with Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton and Gurjapneet Singh still to come.

The next few overs could define the chase - either pulling MI back into the contest or pushing them further out of reach. Noor Ahmad is now introduced into the attack.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Good over from Mumbai Indians

Finally a good over for Mumbai Indians.

Mukesh Choudhary bowled a costly eighth over as Suryakumar Yadav found his rhythm and shifted momentum for Mumbai Indians. SKY led the charge with back-to-back boundaries, first punching a back-of-a-length delivery and then cashing in on width with a crisp square drive.

Tilak Varma chipped in with a boundary of his own, while singles and a wide added to the tally. Mukesh struggled to control his variations, leaking 16 runs in the over as MI moved to 46/3, finally showing signs of recovery.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: SKY hits another FOUR!

Gloruous FOUR! Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav. This is a beauty from SKY. He sends the pacer towards deep extra cover region for a boundary. Superb shot from the right hander.

'Glorious shot' - Sunny ji from the commentary box.

MI 44/3, need 165 runs off 74 balls

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: FOUR for SKY!

FOUR! Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav. It's a FOUR. This will give SKY some relief. He looked strugglign to find a fence. He smashes this towards deep backwards point.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Kamboj vs SKY

Anshul Kamboj produced a fiery and hostile over, completely tying down Suryakumar Yadav. Mixing pace and hitting hard lengths, Kamboj gave nothing away, conceding just a single while peppering the batter with sharp deliveries.

Suryakumar looked uncomfortable throughout, beaten multiple times and even struck painfully on the elbow and abdomen while attempting an ambitious shot.

He was forced onto the back foot, struggling to find any rhythm. Kamboj’s accuracy and aggression stood out, ending the over with another dot as SKY was left crouching in discomfort, under immense pressure.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Lowest Powerplay total

Lowest Powerplay total in IPL 2026

22/3 - SRH vs LSG, Hyderabad

25/2 - KKR vs PBKS, Kolkata

29/3 - MI vs CSK, Wankhede*

31/3 - LSG vs RR, Lucknow

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: End of Powerplay - MI 29/3

Poor start from Mumbai Indians. they managed just 29/3 in the first six overs - their lowest Powerplay score this season. Quinton de Kock got going with a six but was soon dismissed by Mukesh Choudhary after a string of dot balls.

Akeal Hosein made an immediate impact, removing Danish Malewar for a golden duck and later cleaning up Naman Dhir in a wicket-maiden. Suryakumar Yadav showed brief intent with a boundary, but tight spells from Mukesh and Anshul Kamboj ensured no easy runs came by.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Tight over from Kamboj

Anshul Kamboj delivered a tidy over, conceding just 7 runs as Mumbai Indians tried to rebuild at 24/3 after four overs. Tilak Varma provided the only boundary, slashing a full and wide delivery over short third for four. Apart from that, Kamboj kept things tight with disciplined lines and hard lengths, restricting Suryakumar Yadav and Varma to singles.

The over ended with a bit of drama as Kamboj fired a throw back at Suryakumar in his follow-through, forcing the batter to take evasive action.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: FOUR for Tilak!

FOUR! Tilak Varma is high on confidence. He dances down the track and tries to whack the ball. He gets a thick outside edge and the ball sails over the slip cordon for a boundary. Superb shot from the left hander.

Tilak scored a century in the last match.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Maiden overs in IPL 2026

Maiden overs in IPL 2026

2 - Mohsin Khan

1 - Jofra Archer

1 - Akeal Hosein

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Wicket maiden!

Akeal Hosein produced a sensational wicket-maiden, turning the game firmly in favour of Chennai Super Kings. Mixing flight, drift and subtle changes in pace, Hosein kept the batters guessing throughout. The highlight was the dismissal of Naman Dhir, who was cleaned up attempting an ambitious loft, only to be beaten by turn and bounce.

Tilak Varma then struggled to rotate strike, managing only defensive strokes as pressure mounted. Not a single run conceded, and a crucial wicket—Hosein’s brilliance left Mumbai Indians reeling at 11/3.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Naman Dhir gone!

WICKET!

Akeal Hosein strikes again, Naman Dhir goes for a duck. It's all happening here. The arm ball from Hosein working in his favour. There is no dew. Naman is in disbelief at the moment. And Hosein is with his mask celebration. Mumbai Indians are on the mat at the moment.

MI 11/3 in 2.3 overs vs CSK

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! QDK departs

WICKET!

Chopped on! Mukesh Choudhary castles Quinton de Kock for 7 runs. A huge moment for Mukesh, who looks up to the heavens in celebration. He hits a good length in the channel outside off, getting the ball to shape back in. De Kock goes for the drive away from his body but gets an inside edge, and the ball crashes back onto the stumps. Mumbai Indians are in early trouble at 7/2, with both openers back in the hut.

MI 7/2 in 1.5 overs vs CSK

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Malewar falls

WICKET!

Akeal Hosein strikes, Danish Malewar falls for a duck.

Gone first ball! Hosein strikes immediately. Tossed up with flight from Hosein. Malewar comes forward to push. The ball grips and turns just enough to take the outside edge, and Sanju Samson makes no mistake behind the stumps. A soft dismissal and a forgettable outing for Malewar, falling for a duck as Hosein delivers a perfect start.


MI 7/1 in 1 over vs CSK

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Malewar gone!

WICKET!

Akeal Hosein strikes, Danish Malewar falls for a duck

MI 7/1 in 1 over vs CSK

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Dot and a SIX!

SIX! Quinton De Kock plays a dot and then whacks the ball over deep backward square leg for a maximum. Excellent shot from the South African.

Mumbai Indians need a solid opening stand. They are missing Rohit Sharma on the top at the moment.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Welcome back!

Welcome back!

Mumbai Indians openers Quinton de Kock and Danish Malewar are in the middle

Mukesh Choudhary will open the attack for CSK

MI need 208 runs to win the match

Akeal Hosein will open the attack for CSK

Here we go ... !!!

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's innings today

Sanju Samson's innings today

vs Pace: 83 off 40 balls, SR: 207.5 (10x4s, 5x6s)

vs Spin: 18 off 14 balls, SR: 128.6 (1x6s)

101* by Sanju Samson is the first individual century by a CSK batter against MI in IPL.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Ashwani Kumar

The ball held onto the pitch a bit on a back of a length. The fuller balls were coming onto the bat nicely. In these conditions, it's a chaseable score for our team. There's no dew yet, but maybe it will come in the second innings. (Plan against Brevis) The plan to bowl the slower bumper and that's what I tried to execute.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Most centuries

Most centuries in T20s among Indians

9 - Virat Kohli
9 - Abhishek Sharma
8 - Rohit Sharma
8 - Sanju Samson*

Most centuries in the IPL

8 - Virat Kohli
7 - Jos Buttler
6 - Chris Gayle
5 - KL Rahul
5 - Sanju Samson*

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Samson ton powers Chennai Super Kings to 207/6 vs Mumbai Indians

India's recent T20 World Cup-winning hero Sanju Samson smashed his fifth IPL century, as his 101 not out powered Chennai Super Kings to 207/6 against Mumbai Indians in an IPL clash between the two five-time champions on Thursday.

The CSK opener and keeper-batter stayed till the end and held the innings together with wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end.

Samson hit 10 fours and six sixes in his 54-ball knock. It was his second century for his new franchise CSK.

For MI, AM Ghazanfar and Ashwani Kumar bagged two wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah was tidy with 1/31.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: CSK 207/6 in 20 overs vs MI

Sanju Samson hits century as Chennai Super Kings post 207/6 vs Mumbai Indians

Century No. 2 of the season for Samson! What an innings.

Samson takes off his helmet to soak in the moment, receiving a standing ovation from the CSK supporters. The dressing room rises in applause as well.

CSK 207/6 in 20 overs vs MI

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: CENTURY!

SIX! What a way to finish off the innings. He was on 97 and finished the innings with a biggie over deep square leg to reach his century. He removes his helmet and celebrates his century.

Chennai Super Kings post 207/6 vs Mumbai Indians

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: SIX for Sanju!!!

Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson - SIX!

Smoked into the stands! Samson moves into the 90s in emphatic fashion. He latches onto the short ball and pummels it over deep mid-wicket for a clean, authoritative maximum. Pure timing and power.

Akeal Hosein walks up to appreciate the knock. Samson now needs just 9 more to bring up his second century of IPL 2026.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: What a shot!

FOUR!! Cheeky shot! What a shot from Sanju Samson. He uses the pace from Bumrah and shuffles across and plays this over fine leg. Once bounce and a four. Bumrah is smiling at the moment. He didn't expect this.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Dramatic over

Ashwani Kumar bowled a dramatic 17th over that had everything—runs, misses and a wicket at the end. Jamie Overton started the over aggressively, slicing a boundary and then smashing a six straight down the ground. He also found another four through the covers, taking advantage of anything slightly overpitched.

Ashwani, however, mixed his pace cleverly, beating Overton twice with slower deliveries and a sharp bumper. Just when the batter looked set for a big finish, Ashwani had the last laugh. Overton mistimed a wide delivery straight to Naman Dhir at deep point, ending his cameo.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Overton gone!

WICKET! Ashwani Kumar dismisses Jamie Overton for 15 runs. Straight into the safe hands of Naman Dhir at deep point. He bowls it full and wide, tempting Overton into the shot. The batter stays deep and reaches out, slicing it sweetly but finds the fielder. Overton’s cameo is cut short, and Ashwani picks up his second wicket of the game.

CSK 181/6 in 18 overs vs MI

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Impact subs

Ghazanfar is out, Danish Malewar is the impact sub

Ghazanfar in IPL 2026

Matches: 5
Wickets: 8
Avg: 18.12
SR: 12.6
ER: 8.61
BBI: 2/17

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: WICKET! Kartik gone!

WICKET! Jasprit Bumrah strikes. Kartik Sharma falls for 18 runs. A terrific catch in the deep by Mitchell Santner. Santner dives forward and completes a superb low catch. He has injured his shoulder in the process. Santer is off the field now. Pandya is looking worried. Hope nothing serious.

CSK 165/5 in 16.5 overs vs MI

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Expensive over!

Bowling change for Mumbai Indians. Hardik Pandya brings Krish Bhagat into the attack. Krish had a tough introduction as Sanju Samson took full control in the 16th over, collecting 15 runs.

After a cautious start, Samson unleashed a flurry of strokes, dispatching a slower ball for a towering six over long-on. He then showcased his class by squeezing a yorker past short third man for four, before punishing a full toss on the pads with another boundary to fine leg.

Despite a couple of dot balls, Samson ensured momentum stayed with Chennai Super Kings.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: SIX for Samson!

SIX! What a shot from Sanju Samson. He is in superb touch tonight. He whacks Krish Bhagat over deep mid wicket fence for a biggie. The balls sails over long on for a towering one.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Another SIX!

SIX! Not an easy shot to play. Wide and outside off from Santner. Kartik Sharma whacks this over deep extra cover region for a biggie. Stupendous hit from the young batter.

14 runs off Santner's over.

CSK 145/4 in 14 overs vs MI

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: SIX for Kartik!

SIX! Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma. The right hander dances down the track and hammers this one over long-off fence. He comes forward and gives a fist pump to Sanju Samson.

Bishop describing him as 'serial six hitter' from the commentary box.

CSK vs MI Live Score, IPL 2026: Progress in 7-13 overs

Chennai Super Kings added 58 runs for the loss of two wickets between overs 7 and 13 in a mixed phase. Sanju Samson kept the scoreboard ticking, smashing a six off AM Ghazanfar, who later struck again to clean up Shivam Dube for 5.

Ashwani Kumar made an impact after coming into the attack, first conceding eight runs and then removing Dewald Brevis (21) with a sharp short ball. Brevis had earlier counterattacked with two sixes off Mitchell Santner.

Samson brought up a brisk 26-ball fifty, but tight overs from Santner and Ashwani helped Mumbai Indians regain control.