- Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
- MI posted 159/7 in 20 overs after being asked to bat first.
- Naman Dhir top-scored for MI with a fighting 57 off 37 balls.
- CSK bowlers pulled things back brilliantly in the middle overs after MI’s aggressive start.
- Anshul Kamboj starred with the ball, picking up 3 wickets.
- Noor Ahmad chipped in with 2 crucial wickets, including key middle-order dismissals.
- CSK debutant Ramakrishna Ghosh dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for his first IPL wicket.
- In reply, CSK chased the target comfortably in 18.1 overs with 11 balls remaining.
- Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the chase with an unbeaten 67 off 48 balls.
- Youngster Kartik Sharma smashed an unbeaten 54, finishing the match in style.
- Urvil Patel provided a quick start with a brisk cameo in the powerplay.
- CSK completed a league double over MI in IPL 2026.
- The victory boosted CSK’s playoff hopes while MI slipped further down the points table.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad was named Player of the Match for his composed match-winning knock.
CSK vs MI Highlights, IPL 2026: Match 44 II CSK won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining)