CSK vs MI Highlights, IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma partnership seals win for CSK

CSK vs MI Highlights, IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings produced one of their most complete performances of the season to outplay Mumbai Indians by eight wickets in a must-win encounter at Chepauk. With both teams under pressure, CSK rose to the occasion with a disciplined bowling display followed by a controlled chase.MI started positively, reaching 57 for 1 in the powerplay, with Ryan Rickelton and Naman Dhir finding boundaries. However, CSK struck back through Noor Ahmad, who dismissed Rickelton at a key moment. Ramakrishna Ghosh then made an impact on debut, removing Suryakumar Yadav for his maiden IPL wicket.From there, MI’s innings lost direction. Tilak Varma fell to a mistimed sweep, while Hardik Pandya failed to accelerate, consuming 23 balls for 18 runs. Despite Dhir’s half-century, the visitors managed only 159 for 7, with Anshul Kamboj also chipping in with three wickets.CSK’s chase began briskly before Sanju Samson fell early to Jasprit Bumrah. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad then took control, mixing composure with timely aggression. He struck a crucial six off Trent Boult as CSK kept pace with the required rate.Urvil Patel provided a quick burst before falling to AM Ghazanfar, but Kartik Sharma ensured stability with a well-paced half-century.Gaikwad and Sharma combined effectively to guide CSK home without further trouble, sealing a vital win that keeps their playoff hopes alive while deepening MI’s struggles this season.