Chennai Super Kings crushed Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in IPL 2026 Match 33 at Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on April 23, 2026. Sanju Samson’s stunning 101* off 54 balls powered CSK to 207/6. Mumbai Indians then collapsed to just 104 all out in 19 overs, giving CSK a dominant victory.
Match Summary
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| CSK Score | 207/6 (20 overs, RR: 10.35) |
| MI Score | 104 all out (19 overs, RR: 5.47) |
| Result | CSK won by 103 runs |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
| Date | April 23, 2026 (Night Match) |
| Best Batter (CSK) | Sanju Samson- 101* off 54 balls |
| Best Batter (MI) | Tilak Varma- 37 off 29 balls |
| Best Bowler (CSK) | Akeal Hosein- 4/17 in 4 overs |
| Best Bowler (MI) | AM Ghazanfar- 2/25 in 4 overs |
| Player of the Match | Sanju Samson (CSK)- 101* (54) & 2 catches |
| Cricinfo MVP | Sanju Samson- 151.72 pts |
CSK Innings: 207/6 in 20 Overs
CSK got off to a strong start with 73 runs in the powerplay for 2 wickets. Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for 22 off 14, caught by Tilak Varma off Ghazanfar. Sarfaraz Khan hit a quick 14 before being bowled by Santner.
Sanju Samson took charge from there. He reached his fifty off just 26 balls (6×4, 3×6) and went on to complete a stunning century off 54 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes), finishing unbeaten on 101* at a strike rate of 187.03.
Dewald Brevis added a brisk 21 off 11 balls before falling to Ashwani Kumar. Jamie Overton contributed 15 off just 7 balls at SR 214.28 in the death overs. CSK crossed 50 in 3.6 overs, 100 in 9.1 overs, 150 in 15.2 overs, and 200 in 19.4 overs.
CSK Top Batting Performers
| Batter | R | B | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | 101* | 54 | 10/6 | 187.03 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) | 22 | 14 | 3/1 | 157.14 |
| Dewald Brevis | 21 | 11 | 1/2 | 190.90 |
Total: 207/6 in 20 overs (RR: 10.35)
Fall of Wickets: 1-32 (Gaikwad, 2.6 ov), 2-72 (Sarfaraz, 5.4 ov), 3-91 (Dube, 8.1 ov), 4-122 (Brevis, 10.6 ov), 5-165 (Kartik, 16.5 ov), 6-181 (Overton, 17.6 ov)
MI Bowling Performance
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AM Ghazanfar | 4 | 25 | 2 | 6.25 |
| Ashwani Kumar | 4 | 37 | 2 | 9.25 |
| Jasprit Bumrah | 4 | 31 | 1 | 7.75 |
MI Chase: 104 All Out in 19 Overs
Mumbai’s chase collapsed almost instantly. They lost three wickets in the first 2.3 overs Danish Malewar went for zero off the first ball, Quinton de Kock fell for 7, and Naman Dhir added zero.
Suryakumar Yadav (35 off 30) and Tilak Varma (37 off 29) tried to steady things with a 50-run partnership off 41 balls. But MI were already in too deep, and the asking rate climbed beyond reach. Hardik Pandya managed just 1 run before falling to Noor Ahmad. From 87/7 in 13 overs, MI had no way back. Akeal Hosein dismantled the top order with 4/17 in 4 overs. MI were bowled out for 104 with one over to spare.
MI Top Batting Performers
| Batter | R | B | 4s/6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tilak Varma | 37 | 29 | 5/0 | 127.58 |
| Suryakumar Yadav | 35 | 30 | 5/0 | 116.66 |
| Krish Bhagat | 7 | 15 | 0/0 | 46.66 |
Total: 104 all out in 19 overs (RR: 5.47)
Fall of Wickets: 1-7 (Malewar, 0.6 ov), 2-7 (de Kock, 1.5 ov), 3-11 (Naman Dhir, 2.3 ov), 4-84 (Tilak Varma, 11.5 ov), 5-85 (Hardik Pandya, 12.1 ov), 6-85 (Rutherford, 12.2 ov), 7-87 (SKY, 13.1 ov), 8-100 (Krish Bhagat, 16.6 ov), 9-100 (Shardul Thakur, 17.1 ov), 10-104 (Bumrah, 18.6 ov)
CSK Bowling Performance
| Bowler | O | R | W | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 17 | 4 | 4.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | 4 | 23 | 2 | 5.75 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 3 | 10 | 1 | 3.33 |
Key Highlights
- Sanju Samson’s 101 was the standout performance:* He hit 10 fours and 6 sixes, reaching 50 off 26 balls and his century off 54. He also took 2 catches behind the stumps and won both the POTM and Cricinfo MVP (151.72 pts).
- MI lost 3 wickets in 2.3 overs: Malewar (0), de Kock (7), and Naman Dhir (0) were gone before the third over was complete. The chase was in tatters from the start.
- Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 broke MI completely: He dismissed Malewar, Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, and Tilak Varma, all at an economy of just 4.25.
- SKY and Tilak’s stand was MI’s only hope: Their 50-run partnership off 41 balls was the only real resistance MI offered. Once both fell within the same over, the innings unravelled.
- CSK’s spinners controlled the chase: Hosein, Noor Ahmad, and Kamboj combined for 7 wickets in 11 overs, giving away just 50 runs between them.
Verdict: CSK Outclass MI in Every Department and Jumps to 5th Position in Points Table
Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 101 set a total that was always going to be too much for MI. CSK then bowled tight and smart, with Hosein leading the charge to skittle MI for 104.
Losing three wickets in the first 15 balls of the chase ended any hope MI had. CSK won with an over to spare by 103 runs, a complete performance from start to finish.
