IPL 2026

MI vs CSK Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians suffer complete humiliation at Wankhede, lose by 103 runs

Mumbai,UPDATED: Apr 23, 2026 23:54 IST

Mumbai (MI) vs Chennai (CSK) Highlights, IPL 2026: Mumbai suffer their worst defeat in the history of the tournament as Chennai complete an out and out demolition at the Wankhede.

Mumbai (MI) vs Chennai (CSK) Live Score, IPL 2026 (Reuters Photo)

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the IPL 2026 match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings.

23:54 IST:

That's all, folks! A bit of a let-down, given the history between the two sides and their historical dominance in this tournament. Chennai were just far too good with the ball tonight, and Mumbai's batting order simply lacked the conviction to pull off a big chase. However, the games keep flowing thick and fast in the IPL and there's another on the cards pretty soon. On Friday, 24 April, it will be Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Gujarat Titans at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. That contest will begin at 7.30 pm IST (2 pm GMT), but as usual, you can join us a lot sooner for the build-up. Until then, take care and goodbye.

23:48 IST:

POTM - Sanju Samson! Samson is given the accolade for his stellar knock of an unbeaten 101 off just 54 balls. Samson starts by saying that it is always special to score a hundred at this special venue and in front of this crowd. Adds that the wicket wasn't a regular Wankhede wicket and the ball was holding, so he had to reassess his game. Mentions that the game gives you pointers on what to do, and you do not always need to come with a pre-determined mindset, and feels that it is his responsibility to read the game and mentions that if they had wickets in hand, he would have gone big sooner. Sanju says that it is a young team, but the character shown by the players, even after 3 losses, is great to see. Adds that they do know that every team is strong but they want to build on this win and enjoy such moments. Finishes off by saying that it is his first time wearing yellow at this ground and mentions that he's never seen so many people wearing yellow at the Wankhede Stadium.

23:50 IST:

The CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad - On being asked about Mukesh Choudhary and how he has been coping with the loss of his mother, Gaikwad says it takes enormous mental strength to come back and perform in such circumstances, and credits Mukesh for returning to the team, knowing they needed him. Gaikwad shares that before taking the field, the group had spoken about winning the game for him, and feels glad to do so. On being asked how the win feels, Gaikwad says it feels good before revealing that he was still uncertain at the toss, with his gut telling him to bat first despite the surface looking both a touch green and dry. He shares that the plan was to assess conditions in the opening overs, and after a quick chat with Samson, they agreed the ball was not coming on as nicely as expected and that anything around 200 would be a competitive total. He adds that Akeal and Noor bowled really well to help defend it. Points to the collective effort throughout, highlighting the cameos from Brevis and Kartik as crucial in keeping the momentum alive. He reserves special praise for Samson, calling his knock magnificent and noting that he has been in sensational touch. Gaikwad also mentions that the bowling has been improving steadily since the opening games, with the team focusing on staying calm and executing the basics. On being asked whether the spinners are the trump card or whether CSK have a well-rounded bowling attack, Gaikwad says the team is moving towards covering all bases. He points to Mukesh for setting the tone with a containing first over in the Powerplay against the likes of Suryakumar and Tilak, and praises Anshul for his consistency. About the upcoming games, Gaikwad stresses that it is back to zero from here. He says the focus will be on assessing the conditions, with a day game also coming up in quick succession.

23:37 IST:

... The Presentation ceremony ...

23:36 IST:

One man made all the difference - Earlier in the game, Chennai Super Kings were put into bat by Hardik Pandya and the CSK skipper, Ruturaj Gaikwad, got off to a rollicking start. However, AM Ghazanfar broke through on the last ball of the third over and got Mumbai back in the game. Both teams continued to throw jabs at each other but only Sanju Samson managed to stand tall. He batted through the first 20 overs and ended up with an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls, which helped CSK breach the 200-run mark. As for MI, Jasprit Bumrah bowled two top overs at the death as the likes of AM Ghazanfar and Ashwani Kumar picked up a couple of wickets each but the likes of Hardik Pandya and Krish Bhagat conceded 69 runs in between them in their 4 overs.

23:32 IST:

Here's the man of the moment - Akeal Hosein hands the Purple Cap to Anshul Kamboj and then has a quick chat with the broadcasters. He says that the wicket was offering swing as well as spin and he tried to use the conditions as best as possible. Adds that he tried to attack the stumps and felt if the batters were able to get him away, then kudos to them. Further mentions what Dwayne Bravo once said that as a spinner, you will get hit in the Powerplay and the sooner you get that out of your mind, the better it would be for them. Ends by saying that Noor Ahmad has been working hard and is really pleased to see him do well.

23:34 IST:

Let's now hear from the MI skipper - On being asked about the defeat, Hardik Pandya admits that losing too many wickets in the Powerplay put them on the back foot from the start, and concedes that they simply could not cope from that position once the damage was done. When asked whether the pitch changed in the second innings, Hardik dismisses it quickly by saying that he is not someone who likes to make that excuse. Praises CSK for batting well and says it was the same track through and through. Stresses that they just should have batted better. Says the CSK spinners got the ball to grip and turn and also adds that even their spinners bowled really well too. Praises Sanju Samson for playing an outstanding knock. Points that their batters kept on chipping in and got them to what he calls more than a decent total. Accepts that for them to chase this, they needed a good Powerplay with the bat, which they failed to achieve. On what needs to change before the next game, Pandya stresses that there will be a detailed chat when they get back to the drawing board. Details about figuring out what they need to do with clarity. Says they have a couple of days and will see what best needs to be done for the side.

23:30 IST:

MI's batting in need of a makeover - Mumbai Indians did score 199 in the last game, but that was thanks to one outstanding knock from Tilak Varma, who hit a century, while the rest of them faltered big time. The absence of Rohit Sharma is hurting them at the top but the big names in the middle order aren't doing a job either. Varma and Suryakumar Yadav made a couple of scores in the 30s, but SKY never seemed settled. Hardik Pandya and Sherfane Rutherford made a grand total of 1 run between them. No one, barring Varma and Yadav, even got into the double digits, and in the end, it was a rather sorry-looking scorecard for the other five-time champions.

23:26 IST:

Hosein rules the roost - CSK might have a few injury concerns, but the bowling attack is now starting to take shape nicely. Akeal Hosein came back into the team as an Impact Sub and repaid the faith with a stellar spell of bowling. He picked up a couple of early wickets to get the ball rolling and Mukesh Choudhary chimed in with one as well and MI were reduced to 11/3 in a jiffy. CSK had to survive one big stand after which they kept on picking up wickets throughout the innings. Hosein ended up with a four-wicket haul as Noor Ahmad also picked up a couple of wickets. All four pacers picked up a wicket each to seal a huge win against their biggest rivals.

23:22 IST:

CSK reign supreme on enemy turf - The Super Kings have done to Mumbai what Mumbai did to Gujarat Titans just a few days ago. CSK also get back to winning ways and make their way up the table as they dominate the IPL Classico and get a win over MI for the fifth time in the last 6 meetings. This is also Mumbai Indians' biggest defeat in terms of runs in the IPL.

Score 104/10

BatsmanJasprit Bumrah 2(5b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGurjapneet Singh 2-0-7-1

23:21 IST:

18.6: Gurjapneet Singh to Jasprit Bumrah, OUT! EDGED AND TAKEN! A complete dominance from CSK over their arch-rivals at Wankhede as they BEAT MI BY 103 RUNS. And according to Ravi Shastri on air, this is MI's biggest defeat in IPL history in terms of runs. Gurjapneet Singh hits the deck hard, and keeps the line of attack around the off stump. Jasprit Bumrah reaches out to run it down to deep third, but only manages a thick outside edge, offering a simple catching practice to Sanju Samson who makes no mistake. The color of joy in Mumbai is yellow as this win will do CSK's net run rate a world of good.

23:20 IST:

18.5: Gurjapneet Singh to Jasprit Bumrah, From around the stump now. A low full toss, outside off, 134.1 kph. Bumrah smashes it back to the bowler.

23:20 IST:

18.4: Gurjapneet Singh to Ashwani Kumar, Almost a yorker on the pads. Kumar works it to long on for a single.

23:19 IST:

18.3: Gurjapneet Singh to Ashwani Kumar, At pace now, full and on middle. Ashwani clears the front leg and drills it straight to Gaikwad at mid off.

23:18 IST:

18.2: Gurjapneet Singh to Jasprit Bumrah, Another slower ball, on off, on a length. Jasprit waits for it to arrive and guides it to deep third for a single.

23:18 IST:

18.1: Gurjapneet Singh to Jasprit Bumrah, Oh, how has that missed the stumps? A deceptive slower ball from Singh, fullish and on off. Jasprit Bumrah swings for the hills by clearing his front leg, but the ball zips past the outside edge and passes scarily above the off pole.

Score 102/9

BatsmanAshwani Kumar 0(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAnshul Kamboj 3-0-10-1

23:16 IST:

17.6: Anshul Kamboj to Ashwani Kumar, Full, outside off, Kumar tries to slash it over the cover region, but does not connect. Just 2 runs and a wicket from this over. 3-0-10-1 for Kamboj so far.

23:16 IST:

17.5: Anshul Kamboj to Ashwani Kumar, Overpitched on off, carved back to the bowler.

23:16 IST:

17.4: Anshul Kamboj to Ashwani Kumar, Chance of a run out but missed! A huge mix-up between Kumar and Bumrah, but the danger is averted for now. Full and on middle. Ashwani Kumar drills it back past the bowler. Bumrah charges and stops midway, forcing Ashwani to retreat. Brevis fires in a throw at the batting end, but misses his shy which allows Ashwani to hurry back in. Had the throw hit, Kumar was a goner for all money.

23:14 IST:

17.3: Anshul Kamboj to Ashwani Kumar, Back of a length, on top of the stumps. Ashwani swings across to pull and misses.

23:14 IST:

17.2: Anshul Kamboj to Jasprit Bumrah, Full and straight, on middle. Bumrah heaves it off the inner half to mid on's right and they charge across for a single. The mid on fielder misses his shy at the bowling end and the ball hits Bumrah's left pad as he rushes to get back in.

23:13 IST:

17.2: Anshul Kamboj to Jasprit Bumrah, WIDE! Banged it short into the wicket around leg. Bumrah misses the hook to the keeper.

23:13 IST:

Jasprit Bumrah is the last man in for Mumbai Indians.

23:12 IST:

17.1: Anshul Kamboj to Shardul Thakur, OUT! MISTIMED BADLY AND TAKEN! Kamboj now gets his wicket column filled as well. A slower length ball, just outside off. Shardul Thakur presses back and tries to slam it back over the bowler's head, but he is through the shot very early and toe ends towards long on. Dewald Brevis runs in off the ropes and takes a simple catch. He is not dropping those dollies. Mumbai Indians are now 100/9. CSK 1 wicket away from a resounding win.

23:12 IST:

The next batter is Ashwani Kumar.

Score 100/8

BatsmanKrish Bhagat 7(15b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerJamie Overton 2-0-14-1

23:10 IST:

16.6: Jamie Overton to Krish Bhagat, OUT! CAUGHT! Another batter finds the fielder while hitting the ball aerially. A rib-tickler from the tall Englishman, on the leg stump line. Krish Bhagat gets inside the line to whip the length ball over deep fine leg, but fails to get enough bat on it and airs it straight to Gurjapneet Singh stationed in the deep, who takes a regulation catch. Overton has his first wicket of the evening. Mumbai Indians are 100 for 8 down now as Krish's sluggish innings is put to a halt.

23:09 IST:

16.5: Jamie Overton to Krish Bhagat, Good-length delivery, around off, steered off the back foot to backward point.

23:09 IST:

16.4: Jamie Overton to Krish Bhagat, Searing pace on a length, around leg. Krish Bhagat moves across in the crease and tries to help it behind with a pull, but misses.

23:08 IST:

16.3: Jamie Overton to Krish Bhagat, Back of a length, around off. Bhagat blocks it off the back foot to the bowler.

23:08 IST:

16.2: Jamie Overton to Shardul Thakur, Hits the length hard, does Overton, on leg. Shardul is hurried into the pull shot and gloves it to the left of the keeper. Samson makes a half-stop but the ball stays in his vicinity and the batters get across for a single. 100 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!

23:07 IST:

16.1: Jamie Overton to Shardul Thakur, Full and straight on the stumps, zipping through the deck, on middle and leg. Shardul Thakur gets a bit across to whip it leg side but inside edges on the front pad. Overton is quick to get across and deny the single.

23:07 IST:

With both spinners bowled out, Ruturaj Gaikwad brings Jamie Overton back into the attack. He went for 13 runs in his first over.

Score 99/7

BatsmanKrish Bhagat 7(11b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerGurjapneet Singh 1-0-5-0

23:06 IST:

15.6: Gurjapneet Singh to Krish Bhagat, BEATEN! Slants it outside off, on a back of a length. Krish stays put and loosely throws his hands at it to hit it through covers, but the ball leaves him and whistles past the outside edge.

23:05 IST:

15.5: Gurjapneet Singh to Shardul Thakur, On a good length, around off. Shardul Thakur plays the back foot punch to cover. Akeal Hosein fumbles a bit and allows the batters to cross over.

23:04 IST:

15.4: Gurjapneet Singh to Krish Bhagat, Hard-length delivery, outside off, scythed off the back foot behind point for a run.

23:04 IST:

15.3: Gurjapneet Singh to Krish Bhagat, Sharp work by Overton! Digs in a bumper, over middle and rushing the batter up. Krish Bhagat goes for the pull shot, but top edges it over and behind the keeper. Jamie Overton from deep third charges and slides to his left to save a couple of runs for his side.

23:03 IST:

15.2: Gurjapneet Singh to Shardul Thakur, Length ball at 131.7 kph, on leg. Shardul steers it off the back foot to deep backward square leg for a single.

23:02 IST:

15.1: Gurjapneet Singh to Shardul Thakur, Geez, that zipped off the track! Back of a length, rearing up a bit, outside off. Shardul Thakur tries to pick the bones out of it, looking to go downtown, but misses to connect.

23:03 IST:

Last 5 overs to go. MI need 114 runs off those. CSK are 3 wickets away from the win. Gurjapneet Singh is finally introduced into the attack.

Score 94/7

BatsmanKrish Bhagat 4(8b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerNoor Ahmad 4-0-24-2

23:01 IST:

14.6: Noor Ahmad to Krish Bhagat, A dot to finish from Noor and he ends his spell with figures of 4-0-24-2. Quicker one, short and wide outside off, Krish Bhagat backs way to cut but misses.

23:01 IST:

14.5: Noor Ahmad to Shardul Thakur, Shorter this time and outside off, Thakur leans back and cuts it behind point for a single.

23:00 IST:

14.4: Noor Ahmad to Krish Bhagat, Good length on the pads, Bhagat rocks back and clips it past Sarfaraz Khan at short leg for a single.

23:00 IST:

14.3: Noor Ahmad to Krish Bhagat, Nice and full, outside off, Krish Bhagat jams the drive towards cover.

22:59 IST:

14.2: Noor Ahmad to Shardul Thakur, Noor comes around the wicket and bowls it fuller outside off, Thakur nudges it behind point for one more.

22:59 IST:

14.1: Noor Ahmad to Krish Bhagat, Shorter in length, angled across middle and leg, Bhagat nudges it down into the off side for a single.

Score 90/7

BatsmanKrish Bhagat 2(4b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAkeal Hosein 4-1-17-4

22:58 IST:

13.6: Akeal Hosein to Krish Bhagat, End of an outstanding spell from Akeal Hosein, and his figures read 4-1-17-4. Floated full and outside off, eased away past short covers for a single.

22:57 IST:

13.5: Akeal Hosein to Krish Bhagat, Close but not close enough! Sanju Samson seemed absolutely certain, but Krish Bhagat did get his foot back in time. Flighted again, on off, drawing the batter forward. Bhagat leans for the drive but the ball turns away past the outside edge as Samson whips the bails off in a flash. Replays show that Bhagat planted his back leg before the bails lit off. NOT OUT.

22:58 IST:

Samson feels that he has stumped Krish out. Is that the 5-for for Akeal? The decision is sent to the third umpire. The replay comes up. Krish's back leg momentarily got dragged out of the crease but he is quick enough to plant it back in before Samson whips the bails off. Not Out.

22:56 IST:

13.4: Akeal Hosein to Shardul Thakur, Oh, in the air but well wide of the bowler. Flighted ball outside off, stops on the batter a bit. Shardul Thakur leans on to drive but ends up chipping it to the left of the bowler and through mid off for a single.

22:55 IST:

13.3: Akeal Hosein to Krish Bhagat, A bit flatter, angled into the legs, Bhagat clips it wide to the left of the short leg fielder and picks up a single.

22:55 IST:

13.2: Akeal Hosein to Krish Bhagat, Tossed up, fuller and drifted into leg stump. Krish Bhagat makes room leg side and plays it back to the bowler.

22:55 IST:

Ian Bishop summed it up on air for MI this evening. The hosts have been floored. And with SKY dismissed, the last hope is gone too. Krish Bhagat is the next batter in. Can Akeal complete his 5-for? He still has 5 balls left in his spell.

22:55 IST:

13.1: Akeal Hosein to Suryakumar Yadav, OUT! CAUGHT! The wickets keep tumbling down and that is surely the final nail in the Mumbai coffin. Akeal Hosein floats it up on a nagging length and angles it into the stumps. Suryakumar Yadav gets a big stride out and looks to sweep it behind square leg. Yadav does just that, but top edges it aerially and straight to deep backward square leg, where Sarfaraz Khan comes in a bit to take a comfortable catch. Hosein gets his fourth wicket of the game and CSK can see the finish line from here. MI slip down from 84/3 to 87/7.

22:53 IST:

STRATEGIC BREAK! The hosts are in deep waters in Wankhede as yellow continues to dominate blue. Barring that 73-run partnership between SKY and Tilak, nothing, absolutely nothing has gone MI's way in this chase. Just when they needed big overs to shrink that asking rate, they have lost wickets in a heap, slipping from 84/3 to 87/6. With only Suryakumar Yadav left at the crease as the recognised batter, MI will look upon him to bat out the innings. They still need 121 runs from 42 balls, which looks like a bridge too far from this stage. Akeal Hosein will bowl out. 3-1-14-3 are his bowling figures so far.

Score 87/6

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 36(29b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerNoor Ahmad 3-0-20-2

22:49 IST:

12.6: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Tossed up, full and around off, SKY leans on and pushes it down to long off for a single. A couple of huge overs in the context of the game.

22:49 IST:

12.5: Noor Ahmad to Shardul Thakur, Full and down leg, Thakur goes down to sweep but gets it off the pads and towards backward square leg for a leg bye.

22:48 IST:

12.4: Noor Ahmad to Shardul Thakur, BEAUTY! The wrong'un now from Ahmad, floated fuller on off. Shardul Thakur leans on to block again but this time the ball just turns away a wee bit and zips past the outside edge.

22:48 IST:

12.3: Noor Ahmad to Shardul Thakur, No hat-trick! Noor Ahmad comes around the wicket now, bowls it outside off and looks to turn it into the right-hander. Shardul Thakur gets a good stride across and blocks it off.

22:49 IST:

SKY is left stranded at one end, as the procession continues from the other. Santner's concussion sub, Shardul Thakur walks out to bat at number 8. A slip and a short leg in place with Noor on the cusp of a Hat Trick.

22:47 IST:

Mitchell Santner is substituted by Shardul Thakur

22:46 IST:

12.2: Noor Ahmad to Sherfane Rutherford, OUT! TAKEN! Another one bites the dust, and that's another big wicket. Noor Ahmad keeps the length full and pushes it wide outside off, taking the ball out of the hitting arc. Sherfane Rutherford goes after it on the first ball and smacks it aerially down to the right of sweeper cover. Anshul Kamboj makes no mistake in the deep and Mumbai Indians slip to 85/6, chasing 208, and Noor is now on a hat-trick.

22:46 IST:

Hardik's tough IPL with the bat continues as he makes a slow walk back. Sherfane Rutherford comes in at number 7 with MI needing 123 runs from 47 balls.

22:45 IST:

12.1: Noor Ahmad to Hardik Pandya, OUT! CAUGHT! Hardik Pandya comes and Hardik Pandya goes. A double whammy for CSK and they are bossing this game now. Noor Ahmad tosses the ball up around leg stump. Pandya tries to attack him from the off and goes down on one knee, having a real waft across the line. He only manages to get a top edge on it and the ball lobs up to the left of short third, where Mukesh Choudhary takes a simple catch. MI are 85/5, chasing 208 runs.

Score 85/4

BatsmanHardik Pandya 1(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAkeal Hosein 3-1-14-3

22:43 IST:

11.6: Akeal Hosein to Hardik Pandya, Floated up to the new batter, around off, Pandya eases it away past extra cover and picks up a single.

22:44 IST:

There was tension building up and one could feel the urgency from these two batters. But Akeal trumps Tilak in this duel to bring CSK in command. Glum faces in the MI dugout. They need a miracle here. Skipper Hardik Pandya joins SKY at the crease. A slip in place.

22:42 IST:

11.5: Akeal Hosein to Tilak Varma, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Akeal Hosein comes back into the attack and strikes gold as he sends a frustrated Tilak Varma back to the hut. Hosein stays around the wicket and bowls it a bit more round-arm, flatter too and just outside off. Tilak Varma goes back and across to the leg side to cut but the ball is relatively full and takes the inside edge to go back onto the stumps. Varma goes and MI now need 124 off 49 balls.

22:40 IST:

11.4: Akeal Hosein to Suryakumar Yadav, On middle, Yadav lunges ahead and sweeps it without much timing, towards short fine leg and picks up a single.

22:40 IST:

11.3: Akeal Hosein to Suryakumar Yadav, Two more for SKY, he just can't seem to find the fence at the moment. Dragged length around off, holds a bit in the pitch. Yadav comes down the pitch, lifting it inside-out and wide to the right of deep cover for a couple of runs.

22:39 IST:

11.2: Akeal Hosein to Suryakumar Yadav, On a length again, flatter and angled into leg stump, Yadav hangs back and backs away before flicking it away through square leg for a couple of runs.

22:38 IST:

11.1: Akeal Hosein to Tilak Varma, Good length, darted across off, Varma backs away and smacks it into the outfield, past point for a single. Varma is livid at himself for not putting it away.

22:39 IST:

Something is brewing up here. MI desperately need those big overs to get back in the game. The asking rate is 14.44 right now. Akeal Hosein to bowl. 2-1-7-2 so far. He replaces Jamie Overton.

Score 78/3

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 30(25b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerNoor Ahmad 2-0-19-0

22:36 IST:

10.6: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Dragged length around leg, Yadav stays back and whips it away to the right of deep mid-wicket and collects a couple of runs.

22:36 IST:

10.5: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, Tossed up on middle and leg, lofted down to long on for a single by Varma.

22:36 IST:

Sabyasachi says

MI vs CSK Live: Required run rate keeps climbing

The required run rate just refuses to ease—it’s climbing, now threatening to touch 14.50! The pressure is mounting with every delivery for Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma, and this chase is slipping further away.

They’re running out of time, out of options—this has to be an all-out assault now.

22:35 IST:

10.4: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Done in flight, and still Varma manages to put it away. Tilak Varma skips down the track and Noor fires it full and wide. Varma extends his arms and slaps it flat through the cover region for a boundary.

22:35 IST:

10.3: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Full again, down the leg side, SKY goes down to sweep but misses. Gets an inside edge off the pads and towards short fine leg for just a single.

22:34 IST:

10.2: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Floated up on middle, very full as well. Suryakumar Yadav clears the front leg to heave but ends up digging it back out to the bowler.

22:34 IST:

10.1: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, Quicker one, a bit full and on off, darting in. Varma stays back and dabs it late behind point for a single.

22:35 IST:

Halfway reached. MI are crawling at 69/3. At the same stage, CSK were 111/3. The hosts need 139 from 60 balls.

Score 69/3

BatsmanTilak Varma 30(24b 4*4 0*6)

BowlerJamie Overton 1-0-13-0

22:32 IST:

9.6: Jamie Overton to Tilak Varma, The off cutter, full and on leg. Tilak flicks it to deep mid-wicket for a single. 13 runs from the over. And there is a bit of a heated exchange between Overton and Tilak as well. The on-field umpire intervens to cool things off.

22:31 IST:

9.5: Jamie Overton to Suryakumar Yadav, Slams the deck hard, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav steers it off the back foot, between cover and point for an easy run.

22:30 IST:

9.4: Jamie Overton to Tilak Varma, At 140.6 kph, hard length, on middle. Tilak plays off the back foot and taps it wide of backward point for a single.

22:30 IST:

9.3: Jamie Overton to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Up and over! MI looking to change the gears from hereon. Pitched full and outside off. Tilak Varma frees his arms and smashes it over the extra cover fielder for a boundary.

22:30 IST:

There's some information from the on-air commentators. According to Danny Morrison, Mitchell Santner has a concussion and Shardul Thakur has replaced him as a concussion sub, which will make him eligible to bat in this game.

22:30 IST:

9.2: Jamie Overton to Tilak Varma, On a good length, over leg. Tilak steers the slower one to deep backward square leg and they hustle back for the second run as well. This brings up the 50-run partnership between Tilak and SKY.

22:28 IST:

9.1: Jamie Overton to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Welcome to the attack, mate! Hits the hard length, outside the off stump. Tilak Varma presses back and nails the square cut to the left of backward point for a boundary.

22:28 IST:

Jamie Overton comes into the attack now, replacing Mukesh Choudhary.

Score 56/3

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 26(21b 5*4 0*6)

BowlerNoor Ahmad 1-0-10-0

22:27 IST:

8.6: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Gun-barrel straight! Serves it full and in front of the sticks. Suryakumar Yadav takes a giant stride forward and smacks it straight back past the bowler, beating long on to his left to pick up a boundary. 10 runs off Noor's first over. MI need 152 runs from 66 balls.

22:26 IST:

8.5: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, Flatter googly, on a lower trajectory, full and outside off. Tilak Varma gets down on a knee to slog sweep, but cannot get under it properly and inside edges it to the backward square leg region for a single.

22:25 IST:

8.4: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, A googly, on a length, outside off. Suryakumar Yadav knocks it along the ground to long off and crosses over.

22:29 IST:

Sabyasachi says

IPL 2026 Live: Can Tilak show his magic?

We all saw what Tilak Varma did against the Gujarat Titans—pure class, pure authority. But tonight, this is a different beast altogether! This is a steep chase, the required rate is climbing—almost touching 14—and the pressure is sky-high.

There’s no room for caution now, no time to settle in. It’s go big or go home for Tilak Varma. The field is spread, the bowlers are hunting, but he has one job—take them on, take them down!

22:25 IST:

8.3: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, Skiddy delivery, full and on middle and leg. Tilak goes on the back foot and dinks it to mid-wicket for an easy run.

22:25 IST:

8.2: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Dropped short, outside off. 93.5 kph. Suryakumar Yadav punches it down to long off for a single. 50 UP FOR MUMBAI INDIANS!

22:24 IST:

8.1: Noor Ahmad to Suryakumar Yadav, Much fuller, around off, SKY climbs on it and drives it straight to Gaikwad to cover.

22:23 IST:

8.1: Noor Ahmad to Tilak Varma, TWO WIDES! Oh dear! Noor is lucky that it didn't run away to the ropes. Slips one way, way down leg, on a length. Tilak leaves and it stays out of Samson's reach to his right. Mukesh Choudhary slides to his left from short fine leg and makes a half-stop, parrying the ball to the deep. They cross for a bye.

22:23 IST:

STRATEGIC BREAK! The Super Kings have a chokehold on this game right now and Mumbai Indians are 46/3 in 8 overs, going at less than run-a-ball in a chase of 208 runs. However, Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma have started to build a steady stand and they will now look to accelerate through the middle phase. CSK have just used three bowlers so far with the likes of Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton and Gurjapneet Singh all still to come. The next few overs will be crucial as they can bring MI back in the game or take them completely out of the game. Let's see how the next phase plays out. With that said, Noor Ahmad comes into the attack now.

Score 46/3

BatsmanTilak Varma 16(17b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMukesh Choudhary 4-0-31-1

22:19 IST:

7.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Hard length at 143 kph, nipping back in and around off. Tilak Varma tries to whip it from the crease to the leg side, but inside edges on the back thigh. They pinch in a single as the ball rolls away to point. 16 runs from the over. Mukesh Choudhary is done with his spell. 4-0-31-1 are his bowling figures.

22:18 IST:

7.5: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Pushed outside off, full in length. Suryakumar Yadav carves it through point for a run.

22:18 IST:

7.5: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, WIDE! Takes pace off, and digs in a bumper, but it flies over the head of the batter. Suryakumar Yadav drops his wrists down. Wide called.

22:16 IST:

7.4: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Two in two for Suryakumar and that should get him going! Pulls the length back, does Mukesh, on off. Suryakumar Yadav gets on the toes and magnificently punches it to the left of cover for another boundary.

22:15 IST:

7.3: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Finally, SKY gets one away! Slower one by the looks of it, angled outside off and full in length. Suryakumar Yadav leans ahead and slashes it hard through backward point for a cracking boundary.

22:15 IST:

7.2: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, On a hard length, around off, jagging back in a bit. Varma plays off the back foot, and punches it to deep point for a run.

22:14 IST:

7.1: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, FOUR! Gets that through the gap! Back of a length, outside the off stump. Tilak Varma uses the width on offer and cuts it slightly uppishly, but in the gap behind point, beating deep third to his left for a boundary.

22:14 IST:

Mukesh Choudhary will bowl out here. 3-0-15-1 are his figures so far.

Score 30/3

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 11(14b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerAnshul Kamboj 2-0-8-0

22:13 IST:

6.6: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, Speared full and aimed at the sticks, Suryakumar Yadav gets his front leg across to play the whip shot over the leg side, but it skids below his bat and hits him below the waist. Exceptional bowling from Kamboj and SKY is down on his haunches yet again. Just 1 run off the over. 2-0-8-0 so far for Anshul.

22:12 IST:

6.5: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, Fractionally full and on middle, nipping in. Suryakumar Yadav plays it on the up and hits it straight to Brevis stationed at extra cover.

22:11 IST:

Uh, oh! Suryakumar Yadav seems to be in a world of pain here. The ball seems to have just grazed the underside of his right elbow and hit him in the abdomen region. The physio is out to check on him. Thankfully, SKY is fine to continue and we can head back to the action.

22:10 IST:

6.4: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, At 136.2 kph, this is bashed hard on a length, angled at the middle stump. Suryakumar Yadav walks across the stumps and tries his signature pick-up shot over square leg, but plays all around it. The ball hits his elbow and hits him right on the box. That must have stung him hard.

22:10 IST:

Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Surya cops another blow

The heat is well and truly on against Suryakumar Yadav. Anshul Kamboj once again gets a length delivery seaming a tad bit inside. But it hits the groin area and the physios come rushing in.

22:09 IST:

6.3: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, Tight line on the middle and leg stump line, Suryakumar Yadav tucks it to short mid-wicket.

22:08 IST:

6.2: Anshul Kamboj to Tilak Varma, Pulls the length back, around off. Varma hops off and punches between cover and backward point for a single.

22:07 IST:

6.1: Anshul Kamboj to Tilak Varma, On a back of a length, around off. Tilak Varma dabs it off the back foot to backward point.

Score 29/3

BatsmanTilak Varma 9(12b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMukesh Choudhary 3-0-15-1

22:06 IST:

5.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Good heat on this. 142.9 kph, full on off. Tilak drills off the front foot in front of mid off and sets off for a hasty run. The fielder gets on the ball and scores a direct hit at the batting end, but SKY is well in by that time. This is MI's lowest Powerplay score this season, according to Ravi Shastri on air. 29/3 on the board.

22:08 IST:

What a Powerplay for the bowling team so far. Just 28 runs and 3 wickets off it, with one ball to go.

22:06 IST:

5.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, WIDE AGAIN! More outswing on this one, on a length, curving beyond the tramline. Tilak opts to let it be. Sanju Samson dives to his left and gathers it sharply.

22:05 IST:

5.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, WIDE! A bit of outswing on a good length, far outside off and Varma leaves. Wide given as the ball has breached the tramline.

22:04 IST:

5.5: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Hits the top of off, on a hard length. Tilak Varma presses back and bunts it to the off side, just beside the pitch. Mukesh rushes forward and collects it himself.

22:03 IST:

5.4: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, On the money again! Searing in at 140.5 kph, this is full and around off. Varma presses in front and blocks it right under the bat.

22:03 IST:

5.3: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Almost a half-tracker, angling outside off at 122.5 kph. Suryakumar Yadav stands tall and square cuts it to deep point for an easy single.

22:02 IST:

5.2: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Full and wide, pushed across the batter. Suryakumar Yadav reaches out for it and drives it straight to Akeal Hosein at cover.

22:01 IST:

5.1: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Back of a length, wide outside off. Tilak stands deep in the crease and knifes it to deep backward point for a single.

22:01 IST:

Last over of the Powerplay left. Mukesh Choudhary to bowl three on the trot. 2-0-10-1 are his bowling figures so far.

Score 24/3

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 10(8b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerAnshul Kamboj 1-0-7-0

22:00 IST:

4.6: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, Another dot ball to end and there's a bit of heat from the bowler as well. Pitched fuller on off, SKY punches it back to the bowler. Anshul Kamboj collects it in the follow-through and fires a throw back at the batter, and Yadav turns back, diving for cover. The ball goes wide of the off stump and well wide of the batter as well.

22:02 IST:

Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Surya goes down?

Whoa!!!! Surya somehow got his way back in the crease. But that is a funny sight seeing Surya just lying down on the pitch. He does not seem to be taking it seriously. Which is a good sign considering the situation of the game.

22:00 IST:

4.5: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, On a good length, darted back in towards the off stump. Yadav shows the full face of the blade and plays it back to the bowler.

21:59 IST:

4.4: Anshul Kamboj to Tilak Varma, Tap and run. The in-between length now, in and around off, Varma pushes it out to covers before pinching a quick single.

21:58 IST:

4.3: Anshul Kamboj to Tilak Varma, FOUR! When you slash, slash hard and that's what Varma has done here. Full and wide outside off, Tilak Varma charges down the track and throws his hands at it. The ball flies over short third and goes away into the fence.

21:57 IST:

4.2: Anshul Kamboj to Suryakumar Yadav, Hard length on middle, nips back in a bit. Suryakumar Yadav wrists it down to deep backward square leg for one.

21:57 IST:

4.1: Anshul Kamboj to Tilak Varma, A pleasant-looking shot, but there's protection in the deep. Pitched fuller and outside off, Tilak gets half a stride in and strokes it to deep cover for a single.

21:56 IST:

Will Hosein get the third over in a row? Nah, he won't. CSK's leading wicket-taker, Anshul Kamboj is brought into the attack, replacing the left-arm spinner.

Score 17/3

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 9(5b 2*4 0*6)

BowlerMukesh Choudhary 2-0-10-1

21:55 IST:

3.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller this time, the line is still wide outside off. Suryakumar Yadav looks to smash it through the off side but mistimes it badly.

21:59 IST:

Amar Panicker says

MI vs CSK Live: Top stuff from Mukesh

Great way to come back after conceding the boundary. Still mixing things up. But Mumbai need to take their time but also ensure that they don't stay too quiet.

21:55 IST:

3.5: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! That's nicely placed by SKY. Back of a length, angled too wide of the off stump. Yadav waits back well, before angling the bat and hitting it through backward point for a boundary.

21:54 IST:

3.4: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Hard length, wider outside the off stump, Suryakumar Yadav looks to hit it through the off side but jams it into the turf and to the short cover fielder.

21:53 IST:

3.3: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Sharp work in the field but the batters do get a single. Fuller one around off, squeezed away to the left of backward point, where Sarfaraz Khan tumbles across to pouch the ball.

21:53 IST:

3.2: Mukesh Choudhary to Tilak Varma, Oh, that's rushed Tilak off the deck. Just back of a length, on off and over 139 kph. Tilak Varma hangs back and the ball darts in quickly to hit him around the groin region.

21:52 IST:

3.1: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, Fuller than a good length, angled across off, Yadav gets well forward and pushes it on the up, to the right of mid off and for a single.

21:53 IST:

Hosein proving too hot to handle right now. 2-1-7-2 for him so far. Mukesh to continue as MI need 197 from 102 balls.

Score 11/3

BatsmanTilak Varma 0(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAkeal Hosein 2-1-7-2

21:50 IST:

2.6: Akeal Hosein to Tilak Varma, Wow, a wicket-maiden, a true rarity in T20 cricket. Floated up full on off and middle, Varma opts to block it off.

21:54 IST:

Amar Panicker says

IPL 2026 Live: Akeal Hosein, you beauty!

What an over from Akeal Hosein. Mixing up his pace and using the arm-ball smartly, he kept the MI batters in check and even quietened Tilak Varma in that passage. Chennai Super Kings have started with real control, building early pressure at the Wankhede.

That spell has immediately changed the mood of the innings. What looked like a surface where a big total was on the cards now feels far more competitive, with CSK tightening the screws early on and the crowd noticeably quieter.

21:50 IST:

2.5: Akeal Hosein to Tilak Varma, Bowled quicker at 94 clicks, a bit short and it is the arm ball that goes across the left-hander. Tilak Varma goes deep in the crease and jams it across to mid-wicket.

21:49 IST:

2.4: Akeal Hosein to Tilak Varma, Flighted ball, outside off, Tilak Varma lunges and smothers the turn, blocking it to extra cover.

21:49 IST:

MI are in all sorts here at home. One of their consistent performers, Naman Dhir too walks back on a duck. And fresh off a century, Tilak Varma is the next batter in at number 5.

21:48 IST:

2.3: Akeal Hosein to Naman Dhir, OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust and Mumbai Indians are in tatters here. Tossed up by Akeal Hosein, drifted in towards middle and leg. Naman Dhir clears the front leg to have a swipe across the line but the ball grips and turns in even further, past the willow and castles into the stumps behind. Dhir cannot quite believe it and departs for a duck as well. MI are now 11/3 in a chase of 208.

21:47 IST:

2.2: Akeal Hosein to Naman Dhir, Flatter on off, skids through, Dhir backs away and punches it straight to point.

21:46 IST:

2.1: Akeal Hosein to Naman Dhir, The fuller arm ball, drifts into the right-hander. Naman Dhir reaches the pitch of the ball and drives it back to the bowler.

Score 11/2

BatsmanSuryakumar Yadav 4(1b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerMukesh Choudhary 1-0-4-1

21:45 IST:

1.6: Mukesh Choudhary to Suryakumar Yadav, FOUR! Too straight and SKY is off the mark in fine fashion. On the pads, Suryakumar Yadav gets forward and plays a whippy flick through the vacant mid-wicket region as the ball races away to the fence.

21:48 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK Live: Mumbai lose both openers

Mumbai Indians suffered an early double blow as they lost both their openers inside the powerplay, handing Chennai Super Kings the perfect start. After the first breakthrough, Mukesh Choudhary struck again to remove Quinton de Kock, who was undone by a hint of movement. The left-arm seamer delivered a good length ball at pace that swung away outside off, tempting de Kock into a drive. Reaching out without fully covering the line, he got an inside edge that crashed back onto the stumps. The early wickets injected visible energy into the Super Kings’ fielding unit, leaving Mumbai Indians on the back foot right at the start.

21:46 IST:

Both the MI openers are back in the hut in 11 balls. Suryakumar Yadav walks in at number 4.

21:44 IST:

1.5: Mukesh Choudhary to Quinton de Kock, OUT! CHOPPED ON! What a moment for Mukesh Choudhary, with so many emotions going on in his head, and this wicket will feel good as he looks up to the heavens. On a good length, in the channel outside off, shaping back in. Quinton de Kock looks to drive away from the body and gets an inside edge on it. The ball goes back onto the stumps and Mumbai find themselves 7/2, with both openers dismissed. MI need 201 runs from 109 balls.

21:43 IST:

1.4: Mukesh Choudhary to Quinton de Kock, And again! The dots are piling up already. Back of a length outside off, punched firmly to backward point where Sarfaraz reacts well and stops it.

21:42 IST:

1.3: Mukesh Choudhary to Quinton de Kock, Back of a length and wide outside off, de Kock frees his arms and smacks it towards point, but the fielder manages to make a stop to his left. Not a clean one, but enough to stop the single.

21:42 IST:

1.2: Mukesh Choudhary to Quinton de Kock, Bowled a bit shorter and outside off, Quinton de Kock gets on his toes and plays it down towards short third.

21:41 IST:

1.1: Mukesh Choudhary to Quinton de Kock, Pitched-up delivery on off, de Kock firms it on the rise but straight to mid off.

21:46 IST:

An impact player fishes out the impact player of the opposite camp. CSK with a top start through Hosein. Naman Dhir walks in at number 3. Mukesh Choudhary will operate from the other end. FYI, the entire CSK side is wearing black armbands in tribute to the passing of Mukesh's mother.

Score 7/1

BatsmanDanish Malewar 0(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAkeal Hosein 1-0-7-1

21:39 IST:

0.6: Akeal Hosein to Danish Malewar, OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! A ripper of a delivery from Akeal Hosein to end the first over of the chase. A perfect left-arm finger spinner's dismissal. Tossed up on off, draws Danish Malewar forward and Danish just looks to ease it on the up. However, the ball grips and turns away sharply, taking the outside edge. Sanju Samson takes a sharp catch to his right and Malewar departs for a golden duck. MI are 7/1, needing 201 runs.

21:43 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK Live: Danish fails to make any impact

Danish Malewar’s struggles continued as he fell for a first-ball duck, unable to make an impact for the second game in a row. Facing Akeal Hosein, Malewar was lured into a false stroke by a well-flighted delivery on a full length. Committing to the forward press, he pushed at the ball away from his body, only for it to grip and turn just enough to catch the outside edge. Wicketkeeper Sanju Samson completed a straightforward catch behind the stumps, leaving Malewar to walk back without troubling the scorers. It was another disappointing outing for the youngster, who is yet to find his footing this season.

21:38 IST:

0.5: Akeal Hosein to Quinton de Kock, Shortish length and outside off, dabbed away to the left of point and for a quick single by de Kock.

21:38 IST:

0.4: Akeal Hosein to Quinton de Kock, Drags the length back a touch and slides it just across off, de Kock stays back and chops it down to point.

21:37 IST:

0.3: Akeal Hosein to Quinton de Kock, Fuller and outside off, drawing the batter forward. De Kock leans on and drives it straight to mid off.

21:37 IST:

0.2: Akeal Hosein to Quinton de Kock, SIX! Just one ball to get his eye in and Quinton de Kock has nailed the second delivery. Bowled a bit flatter on the pads, de Kock sits down and slogs it flat over the long leg fence for a six to get going.

21:36 IST:

0.1: Akeal Hosein to Quinton de Kock, Starts with a dot, does Akeal. Nice and full on middle, floated up, Quinton de Kock eases it on the up to covers.

21:37 IST:

Welcome back for MI's reply with the bat. Gaikwad leads his troops out to the middle as the Super Kings take their spots on the field. Quinton de Kock walks out with MI's impact player, Danish Malewar, to open the innings. And it will be spin to start as Akeal Hosein will bowl the first over. QDK to face. Here we go again...

21:31 IST:

... THE RUN CHASE ...

21:32 IST:

A huge task ahead - So 208 is the magic number for the Mumbai Indians to get another two points. CSK have been here before, many times, and they know exactly what to do with a total like this. As per the on-air graphic, they have 23 wins out of 29 when defending 200 or more. And from MI's perspective, they have not been all guns blazing in the Powerplay and for such run chases, a good start in the first six is a must. A mouth-watering chase is on the other side. Please stick around.

21:27 IST:

Up for a quick word - Ashwani Kumar of MI says that back-of-a-length deliveries were holding a bit and feels that when you bowled fuller, the ball was coming onto the bat better. Feels that their batters can certainly chase down this total. On the dew, Kumar reckons that there is a bit of wind, so the dew hasn't settled in yet, but it might come in later on. On bowling to Dewald Brevis, he says that he just tried to stick to the slower bumper.

21:34 IST:

A swinging second half - CSK were motoring along at a very fair clip, but Ashwani Kumar gave Mumbai Indians a way back in. Fresh from a four-wicket haul in the previous game, he carried that form straight into this one, showing exceptional control with his short balls and pace variations, and was rewarded with the wicket of Brevis. What MI executed particularly well through this phase was keeping Samson starved of strike while chipping away at the other end. The result was a tidy 76/2 in overs 7 to 15. But Samson stood tall and unbeaten. He opened up in the final few overs and blazed his way to a century, single-handedly dragging CSK to a very respectable total, with 41 coming off the last 3 overs.

21:37 IST:

Ghazanfar controls, but CSK hold firm - A typical Wankhede surface, true enough for the batters but with just enough turn to keep the spinners interested. Samson gave CSK another explosive Powerplay, but the middle stretch brought some resistance. Gaikwad, after threatening to cut loose, was undone by Ghazanfar, who also knocked Dube out, and Santner conjured enough guile to fox Sarfaraz and send him packing. Yet at 111/3 at halfway, the Super Kings were in a healthy position, with Samson very much the engine driving this innings forward.

21:22 IST:

Sanju Samson show at Wankhede - It does not get much more competitive than this between two sides who bring out the very best in this IPL El Classico. Right from the first ball, it was a neck-and-neck fight. CSK bossed the first six, MI made a decent comeback in the middle phase, only for the Super Kings to bounce back in the last few overs to get past 200. And in the centre of it all, stood Sanju Samson, who smashed a classy century, second in yellow colours.

Score 207/6

BatsmanSanju Samson 101(54b 10*4 6*6)

BowlerKrish Bhagat 2-0-31-0

21:19 IST:

19.6: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, FOUR! What a way to finish from Sanju Samson. He notches up his 5th IPL HUNDRED as CSK finish with 207/6 on the board. Krish Bhagat goes short and bangs it in halfway down the pitch, around off. Samson hangs back, rides the bounce and pulls it aerially towards the left of the vacant square leg fence. The ball just bounces inside the ropes and Samson takes off his helmet to soak in all of the deserved applause. 16 runs come off the final over.

21:27 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK Live: CSK post 207 but is it enough?

Sanju Samson’s 101 helped Chennai Super Kings post 207 for six at the Wankhede. As he walked off, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah came over to congratulate him, while CSK fans in yellow stood up to applaud.

It’s still unclear if 207 is enough—Kolkata Knight Riders scored 220 recently and still lost. The good news for the bowlers is that there’s no dew so far, as Ashwani Kumar said. With the batting depth Mumbai Indians possess, they will back themselves to chase this, though CSK’s in-form bowling attack should make for an intriguing second innings.

21:21 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

IPL 2026 Live: Samson hits his 2nd IPL hundred of this season

Sanju Samson brought up his second hundred of the season in style, finishing with a pull to the boundary off Krish Bhagat. Picking the short ball early, he sent it to deep square leg to reach the milestone, capping off a superb innings. It was a commanding knock under pressure, and he made the final over count, collecting 16 runs to push Chennai Super Kings past the 200 mark at the Wankhede.

21:19 IST:

Has that cleared the ropes? Looks like it, but the on-field umpires want to have a look at whether it sailed all over. The replay shows that it just bounced before the ropes and tripped over. So it's a four.

21:17 IST:

19.5: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, A golden dot ball now. Bhagat goes for the yorker, just outside off. Samson hangs back and gets an inside edge on the attempted slog and the ball rolls to the left of short fine leg, where the fielder makes a fumbling stop.

21:16 IST:

19.4: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, SIX! 200 up for CSK in style. Fullish length, wide outside off, Sanju Samson lunges across and puts his hands through the shot, nailing it on the rise and over deep cover for a biggie. Samson is just one hit away now from a ton.

21:15 IST:

19.3: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, No run taken by Sanju. Full and just outside off, Sanju Samson goes hard at it as he swings across the line and toe-ends the ball down to long on, denying the single as well.

21:15 IST:

19.2: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, Oh, that's beaten the inside edge. A good-length delivery, outside off and it is the scrambled seam delivery that nips back in off the deck. Samson looks to thrash it through covers but is well beaten.

21:13 IST:

19.1: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, SIX! That's massive and Samson storms into the 90s. Dug in short and outside off, Sanju Samson stays back, climbs into the pull shot and clobbers it over deep mid-wicket for a biggie.

21:15 IST:

Another 200 at Wankhede loading? CSK are in touching distance of that figure. And that's a gamble from Hardik. With two overs left in his spell, he holds himself and brings Krish Bhagat to bowl the final over. He went for 15 in his only over so far.

Score 191/6

BatsmanSanju Samson 85(48b 9*4 4*6)

BowlerJasprit Bumrah 4-0-31-1

21:12 IST:

18.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Full and outside off, hit away down to long on for a single. 10 runs off the 19th over of the innings. Bumrah's spell comes to an end, with figures of 4-0-31-1.

21:12 IST:

18.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Oh, that's cheeky and nonchalant from Sanju. Pace on, full and on the leg stump, Sanju Samson takes a step across to get inside the line and just half-flicks it. The ball sails over short fine leg and goes to the fence.

21:11 IST:

18.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Full again, at nearly 140 kph and trying to attack the toes. However, this one is spilled down the leg side. Wait a minute, the siren has gone off and it is a No Ball for overstepping. Free Hit loading...

21:10 IST:

18.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Akeal Hosein, Four singles in a row, Bumrah keeping things tight at the death. Slower one, full and on middle and leg, Hosein nudges it down towards mid on and turns the strike over.

21:09 IST:

18.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Another one that is nearly in the blockhole, around middle and leg. Sanju Samson clips the very low full toss across to deep mid-wicket for just one more.

21:08 IST:

18.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Akeal Hosein, A dipping yorker now, on off, slower too at 121.8 kph. Akeal Hosein hangs back and gets an inside edge towards short fine leg for a single.

21:07 IST:

18.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Speared in towards the leg pole, a bit too full and Samson backs away before flicking it down to deep backward square leg for one.

21:08 IST:

A brief but important cameo from Overton comes to an end. And now, CSK use their impact player option. Akeal Hosein walks in at number 8, while Kartik Sharma is subbed out. Jasprit Bumrah to bowl the penultimate. 3-0-21-1 so far are his bowling figures.

21:07 IST:

Kartik Sharma is substituted by Akeal Hosein

Score 181/6

BatsmanJamie Overton 15(7b 2*4 1*6)

BowlerAshwani Kumar 4-0-37-2

21:07 IST:

17.6: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, OUT! CAUGHT! Straight to the fielder, and Ashwani Kumar has the last laugh here. Kumar dishes out a full and wide one. Jamie Overton hangs deep and reaches out for it, slicing it with stellar timing. However, the ball travels flat and towards deep point, where Naman Dhir comes in off the ropes and pouches it with both hands around his chest. Overton's cameo comes to a halt and Kumar gets his second wicket of the game. 4-0-37-2 for Ashwani tonight. CSK are 181/6.

21:08 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK: Ashwani finishes off his spell with a wicket

Ashwani Kumar had the last laugh in the 18th over, dismissing Jamie Overton just when he looked set to cause more damage.

Overton had taken him on, smashing two boundaries and a six in the over, but Ashwani held his nerve. He went full and wide outside off, tempting the big shot. Overton went for the lofted drive, but failed to get the distance, hitting it straight to Naman Dhir at deep point.

Dhir ran in from the boundary and completed a sharp catch to end Overton’s quick cameo. A timely breakthrough for Mumbai Indians as Chennai Super Kings looked to accelerate at the death.

21:05 IST:

17.5: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, SIX! Down the ground and all the way for a six. Pitched up right in the slot around middle. This time Overton is waiting for it and hammers it flat back over the bowler's head for a biggie. 15 off the over with a ball remaining.

21:04 IST:

17.4: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, Excellently bowled again by Ashwani. A slower bumper now, at 120 kph and over middle and leg, right around helmet height. Jamie Overton looks to take on the pull but is beaten once again.

21:03 IST:

17.3: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, A big swing and a miss. Bowled a bit slower at 122 kph, back of a length and angled well across the right-hander. Overton stays put and swings across the line but is well beaten.

21:02 IST:

17.2: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, FOUR! In the air but through the gap as well. Slightly overpitched and angled across off, Jamie Overton smacks it through extra covers and picks up another boundary.

21:02 IST:

17.2: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, WIDE! Slower bumper, dug in well short and goes away wide outside the off stump as well. Called a wide.

21:01 IST:

17.1: Ashwani Kumar to Jamie Overton, FOUR! Well played. Looking for a wide yorker, but Ashwani errs on the fuller side a bit. Overton reaches for it and glides it off the face of the blade past short third for a boundary.

21:01 IST:

Just the over you want from your best bowler. Bumrah delivered exactly that. Ashwani Kumar (3-0-22-1) to bowl out. Also, Mumbai Indians have decided to use their impact player. Danish Malewar comes in as AM Ghazanfar is subbed out.

21:00 IST:

AM Ghazanfar is substituted by Danish Malewar

Score 166/5

BatsmanJamie Overton 1(1b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerJasprit Bumrah 3-0-21-1

20:59 IST:

16.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Jamie Overton, Full and straight, pace on, Jamie Overton walks at the bowler and hits it through covers for a single. Just two runs and a wicket off that over, top stuff from Bumrah.

21:02 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK Live: Bumrah bowls a sensational over

Jasprit Bumrah delivered a brilliant 17th over, giving away just two runs and picking up a key wicket to bring Mumbai Indians back into the game. After a single from Sanju Samson, Bumrah nailed his yorkers, not allowing Kartik Sharma any room to score. The pressure built, and Kartik eventually mistimed a full toss straight to Mitchell Santner at deep square leg, who took a good low catch. Just two runs and a wicket—Bumrah has slowed Chennai Super Kings at a crucial stage.

20:59 IST:

An important wicket for MI through Bumrah. Jamie Overton is the new batter in at number 7. Mitchell Santner is walking off the field, holding his left shoulder.

20:58 IST:

16.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Kartik Sharma, OUT! CAUGHT! A terrific catch in the deep and Jasprit Bumrah gets a wicket off a full toss as well. Mitchell Santner is the fielder who takes a beauty in the deep and according to Danny Morison on air, this is Santner's 100th catch in T20s. Attempted slower yorker from Bumrah, ends up being a full toss on middle. The ball dips a bit while curving in and Kartik Sharma swipes across the line, hitting it flat towards deep square leg. Santner puts in a lunging dive and pouches it brilliantly with both hands. However, he seems to have hurt his shoulder while doing so. The Super Kings are 165/5 after 16.5 overs.

20:59 IST:

A stunner from Santner? Looks like it. A fantastic catch from the Kiwi. Gives his 100 percent but seems to have hurt his left shoulder in the process of scooping the ball before the ground. The TV umpire deems it a clean effort.

20:56 IST:

16.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Kartik Sharma, Oh, Bumrah's got away with one here. Juicy full toss, outside off, Sharma hangs back and throws his hands at it but slices it without any timing towards extra cover. Three dots in a row now.

20:56 IST:

16.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Kartik Sharma, On the money again. Slower yorker now, on off stump, Sharma digs it back into the turf and the ball goes back to the bowler.

20:55 IST:

16.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Kartik Sharma, That's a gem of a delivery from Bumrah. At 141.2 kph and speared in at the toes. Kartik Sharma does well to get his bat down in time and jams it back to the bowler.

20:54 IST:

16.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, A very low full toss, angled into off, Sanju Samson slices it away to sweeper cover and picks up a single.

20:54 IST:

Jasprit Bumrah (2-0-19-0) is back on.

Score 164/4

BatsmanSanju Samson 77(42b 8*4 4*6)

BowlerKrish Bhagat 1-0-15-0

20:53 IST:

15.6: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, Dug in short again, slower too and outside off. Sanju gets on his toes and taps it down to deep third for a single. 15 off the over.

20:55 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

IPL Live: Samson nears his 2nd IPL hundred this season

Sanju Samson is closing in on his second hundred of the season, taking charge of the innings with a commanding assault on Krish Bhagat. The over went for 15, and Samson was at the centre of it all.

He started by taking on the slower ball, picking it early and launching it over long-on for a towering six. Bhagat then nailed a yorker, but Samson’s class stood out—opening the face late and squeezing it past short third man for four. A full toss on the pads followed, and Samson made it look even easier, glancing it fine for another boundary.

20:52 IST:

15.5: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, A slower bumper now, aimed at the left shoulder, Samson just gets inside the line and angles the pull towards short fine leg.

20:51 IST:

15.4: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, FOUR! The bowler is under pressure here. Another full toss, angled into the pads, all Sanju needed to do was get a bit of bat on it and he does just that. The ball goes fine of short fine leg and rolls away into the fence.

20:51 IST:

15.3: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Samson is showing his range here. A yorker now, just around off, Sanju Samson waits well and opens the bat face late to just glide it away through the short third region for a boundary.

20:50 IST:

15.2: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, SIX! Whacked away. Pace off from Krish, back-of-the-hand slower ball, back of a length as well and outside off. Sanju Samson hangs back before clubbing it wide of long on for a biggie. 150 UP FOR CSK.

20:49 IST:

15.1: Krish Bhagat to Sanju Samson, Oh, that's nearly too high. Bhagat begins with a high full toss on middle, but it quickly dips on the batter. Sanju Samson is taken aback and manages to get some bat on it.

20:49 IST:

Mitchell Santner is bowled out and Hardik Pandya brings Krish Bhagat into the attack for the first time in this game. Surprising move.

Score 149/4

BatsmanKartik Sharma 18(15b 0*4 2*6)

BowlerAM Ghazanfar 4-0-25-2

20:48 IST:

14.6: AM Ghazanfar to Kartik Sharma, The carrom ball, neither full nor too short, on leg. It lands and turns in a bit. Kartik Sharma goes back and tries to nudge it around the corner on the leg side, but inside edges onto the thigh pad. Outstanding spell from AM Ghazanfar again. He finishes off with figures of 4-0-25-2. This is the fourth time in a row that Ghazanfar has picked at least 2 wickets in a game this season.

20:47 IST:

14.5: AM Ghazanfar to Kartik Sharma, The leg spinner, full and dipping in on middle. Kartik Sharma gets forward and carves it back to the bowler.

20:47 IST:

14.4: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Quicker, shorter, outside off. Quick hands from Samson too as he stands tall and cuts it to deep backward point for a single.

20:47 IST:

14.3: AM Ghazanfar to Kartik Sharma, At 87.3 kph, this is flighted full on leg. Kartik leans on and clips it through wide mid-wicket for a single.

20:45 IST:

14.2: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, In-angler, on a length, on leg. Samson hangs deep in the crease and knocks it to long on for another run.

20:45 IST:

14.1: AM Ghazanfar to Kartik Sharma, Off break, short on leg. Kartik Sharma is rushed on the back foot and swats it to long on for a single.

20:45 IST:

AM Ghazanfar (3-0-21-2) is back on to finish his spell.

Score 145/4

BatsmanKartik Sharma 16(11b 0*4 2*6)

BowlerMitchell Santner 4-0-44-1

20:44 IST:

13.6: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, Slides one on middle, short in length. Kartik Sharma goes on the back foot and drills it to the left of long on for a single. Santner is done for the evening with figures of 4-0-44-1.

20:44 IST:

13.5: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, SIX! Goodness me, what a hit! Tossed up, full and wide outside off. Kartik Sharma takes a big stride out, plants the back knee into the pitch and lofts it cleanly over the deep extra cover fence for a big six. Never an easy shot to pull off but the young man made it look ridiculously easy. This shows why he has been trusted by CSK.

20:45 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK: Kartik shows six-hitting prowess

Kartik Sharma made an immediate impact, taking on Mitchell Santner with clean, confident hitting at a time CSK needed momentum. He set the tone by dancing down the track to a full ball outside off and lifting it effortlessly over long-off. The connection was sweet, and the intent was clear.

Santner tried to pull things back with a flatter line and tighter length, but Kartik wasn’t done. Getting a big stride in, he went inside out over extra cover for another six, striking it cleanly and holding his shape through the shot. In between, he stayed compact, punching the length balls back down the ground or into the off side without taking risks.

Two sixes, both different in execution but equally authoritative, and CSK suddenly had something to build on with Kartik settling in alongside Sanju Samson.

20:43 IST:

13.4: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, A quicker one, flatter too, full on off. Kartik Sharma plays from the crease and knocks it back to Santner.

20:43 IST:

13.3: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, Santner slows it up and drags the length back, at just 76.1 kph. Kartik Sharma cuts it to backward point.

20:42 IST:

13.2: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, SIX! That's a glorious hit! Pitched into the slot from Santner, full and around middle and off. Kartik Sharma picks the length early, dances down the track, gets underneath it and lofts it inside out over widish long off for a cracking six.

20:42 IST:

13.1: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Pushes through, at 88.9 kph, full and on middle. Samson creates room and drives it along the ground to long off for a single.

20:46 IST:

STRATEGIC BREAK! Chennai Super Kings were going at well over 12 runs an over in the Powerplay but Mumbai Indians have pulled things back in this middle phase and the scoring rate is now just over 10 runs an over. Wickets at regular intervals have helped MI slow CSK down but Sanju Samson is still out there and looks in pristine touch. He does need a partner at the other end, as the loss of constant wickets can build pressure on him. MI will be looking to pick up a wicket or two quickly after the break and pull things back further. Let's get back to the action, as we still have 7 overs left in this innings.

Score 131/4

BatsmanSanju Samson 59(33b 6*4 3*6)

BowlerAshwani Kumar 3-0-22-1

20:38 IST:

12.6: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Pace off and short on leg. Sanju Samson gets across and forces the pull shot to the left of deep square leg for a single. Just 3 runs from this over. 3-0-22-1 so far for Ashwani Kumar.

20:37 IST:

12.5: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, This is turning out to be an excellent over from Ashwani. At 121 kph, short and outside the off stump. Samson aborts from the shot and lets it be. Fair delivery.

20:37 IST:

12.4: Ashwani Kumar to Kartik Sharma, A shoulder-height short ball, Kartik Sharma stands tall and controls the pull shot to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:36 IST:

12.3: Ashwani Kumar to Kartik Sharma, And again! Almost an action replay of the previous ball. Kumar angles the ball across the right-hander, but the length is a bit fuller this time. Kartik Sharma again prepares to cut it square of the wicket, but fails to put bat on the ball.

20:35 IST:

12.2: Ashwani Kumar to Kartik Sharma, BEATEN! Zips through the deck at 133.7 kph, outside off, on a hard length. Kartik Sharma throws kitchen sink at it to play the square cut, but the ball nips away and beats the outside edge by a whisker.

20:35 IST:

12.1: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Slower and shorter, angling across off. Sanju Samson rides the bounce and dabs it to the right of deep third for a single.

20:35 IST:

Ashwani Kumar to continue...

Score 128/4

BatsmanKartik Sharma 2(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerMitchell Santner 3-0-30-1

20:33 IST:

11.6: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, Again, slower through the air, full and on middle. Kartik Sharma leans forward and smothers the spin. Only 6 runs from Santner's third.

20:36 IST:

Saurabh Kumar

MI vs CSK Live: Samson stands tall as MI keep a check

Sanju Samson stands tall amid the chaos, holding Chennai Super Kings’ innings together as wickets continue to tumble at the Wankhede. On a surface where setting the tone early is non-negotiable, Dewald Brevis walked in with clear intent, drawing from his experience at the venue. He went after the bowling straightaway, and when it clicked—like that audacious six off Mitchell Santner despite the line being pushed wide—it embodied the fearless, modern T20 approach CSK seemed committed to.

Mumbai Indians, however, have refused to be rattled. Even as Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sarfaraz Khan and Brevis all found boundaries early in their stays, MI have stayed disciplined, sticking firmly to their plans. Brevis, in particular, was kept in check with clever variations—Ashwani Kumar using the pitch expertly, taking pace off and mixing in the slower bouncer to deny him the room for his trademark upper cuts.

With the middle order now exposed, the contest has narrowed into a decisive phase. It’s Samson against Mumbai Indians, with young Kartik Sharma joining him at the crease. MI sense an opening—and if they execute from here, they could yet tighten their grip on the game.

20:33 IST:

11.5: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Tossed up nicely, inviting the big shot, but Sanju Samson is alert enough to dink it into the mid-wicket gap for a single.

20:32 IST:

11.4: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, Closer to the off pole, on a length, on off. Kartik Sharma rushes on the back foot and knocks it to long off for a single.

20:32 IST:

11.4: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, WIDE! Flat and drifting quickly down leg. Kartik Sharma misses to pull off the back foot. QDK gathers it sharply to his left.

20:32 IST:

11.3: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Short, on off, Sanju punches it through mid off for a single.

20:32 IST:

11.2: Mitchell Santner to Kartik Sharma, Dropped short, on off, Kartik backs away and steers it to deep backward point for a single.

20:31 IST:

11.1: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Full outside off, Samson pushes it to the left of Hardik at cover. Hardik fumbles it, and a single sneaks through before the man in the deep cuts it off.

20:31 IST:

Runs and wickets, both flowing thick and fast at the moment. Kartik Sharma now walks out to bat at number 6 for CSK.

Score 122/4

BatsmanDewald Brevis 21(11b 1*4 2*6)

BowlerAshwani Kumar 2-0-19-1

20:31 IST:

10.6: Ashwani Kumar to Dewald Brevis, OUT! RAMPED AND TAKEN! The plan to bowl short against Brevis reaps rewards for Ashwani and MI. Slower into the pitch, short and outside the off stump. Dewald Brevis hops in the crease and tries to ramp it behind deep third, but fails to generate that required power on the shot and airs it straight to Jasprit Bumrah at deep third. A simple catching practice for him. Chennai Super Kings are 122/4 as another batter departs after a start.

20:29 IST:

10.5: Ashwani Kumar to Dewald Brevis, FOUR! Hurried him up but Brevis does well enough! Short of a good length, on middle. Brevis gets the ball at comfortable height and pulls it off the back foot, finding the fence at deep square leg.

20:28 IST:

10.4: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Very full, on off, Samson heaves it along the ground to deep mid-wicket for a single.

20:28 IST:

10.3: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, FOUR! FIFTY FOR SAMSON! His 27th IPL fifty! He gets there in just 26 balls. A low full toss, hurled outside off. Samson extends his arms and slices the ball to the left of the diving backward point fielder for a boundary. Raises his bat calmly and gets back to face the next ball.

20:26 IST:

10.2: Ashwani Kumar to Dewald Brevis, In the air... lands safely! Short again, on top of off. Brevis is rushed on the pull shot and plays off the top edge towards deep square leg. Naman Dhir loses the ball in the lights and stops his charge. It lands around him and he collects it on the bounce to his right. Just a single, but Ashwani is not pleased with that.

20:26 IST:

10.1: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Oh, not far away from Santner. Short and outside off. Sanju Samson rises on the toes and square cuts it to backward point, where the ball just dips and yorks Santner who parries the ball to the deep for a single.

20:25 IST:

Halfway reached. At 111/3, CSK are in a very healthy position with Samson going good guns and Brevis batting with positive intent.

Score 111/3

BatsmanDewald Brevis 16(8b 0*4 2*6)

BowlerMitchell Santner 2-0-24-1

20:25 IST:

9.6: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, Slightly into the pitch, wide outside off. Left alone for a wide. This time MI do review it. The third umpire checks the replays and finds that some part of the ball is inside the guideline. It is a fair delivery.

20:24 IST:

9.5: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, SIX! That's outta here. Mitch slows it up again and floats it wide outside off. Dewald Brevis looks to come down the pitch, but adjusts well and reaches out before smashing it high over long off for a biggie.

20:22 IST:

9.4: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, That's well bowled. Santner switches things up with a full and quick one at the toes. Brevis charges down the track to whack it leg side but nearly yorks himself as he gets an inside edge onto the pads.

20:22 IST:

9.3: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, A bit more air on this one, floated up on a good length and around off. Sanju waits before punching it square through covers for one more. He moves to 48 now.

20:22 IST:

9.2: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, Dragged length around off, tapped away from the crease and through covers for one.

20:21 IST:

9.2: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, WIDE! Oh, that's marginal. Brevis backs away early and Mitch floats it well wide outside off, flirting with the tramline. Brevis lets it go and gets the wide call in his favour.

20:20 IST:

9.1: Mitchell Santner to Dewald Brevis, SIX! BANG! Floated up, a bit too full and on off. Dewald Brevis with a step-hit as he pumps the ball back over the bowler's head and picks up a six. 100 UP FOR CSK.

20:20 IST:

Excellent last 2 overs for Mumbai Indians. Just 13/1 from those. They are clawing their way back in the game gradually. Mitchell Santner (1-0-9-1) returns into the attack, replacing Ashwani Kumar.

Score 96/3

BatsmanDewald Brevis 3(3b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAM Ghazanfar 3-0-21-2

20:19 IST:

8.6: AM Ghazanfar to Dewald Brevis, Quick and short at nearly 102 kph, outside off. Brevis backs away and slaps it to deep point for a run. Five singles and a wicket off the over.

20:19 IST:

8.5: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Slightly floated up, on the pads again, dabbed away past square leg for yet another single.

20:18 IST:

8.4: AM Ghazanfar to Dewald Brevis, Flatter again, on a nagging length and on the pads. Brevis awkwardly jams it to the right of mid-wicket for one more.

20:18 IST:

8.3: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Flatter delivery on the pads, worked away 'round the corner on the leg side for a single.

20:17 IST:

8.2: AM Ghazanfar to Dewald Brevis, Back to over the wicket, full and just outside off, at a brisk 97.2 kph. Dewald Brevis backs away and cuts it right off the stumps to deep backward point for one.

20:19 IST:

The spin-basher is gone and CSK are in a bit of bother now. Dewald Brevis walks in at number 5 to reconstruct the innings with Samson.

20:15 IST:

8.1: AM Ghazanfar to Shivam Dube, OUT! BOWLED'EM! A massive wicket and AM Ghazanfar delivers yet again. Ghazanfar comes around the wicket to Shivam Dube and floats the ball in, angling it in from outside off. Shivam Dube has a big swipe across the line but the ball dips late and comes in, beating the bat and smashes into the off stump. Dube is generally so good against spin but he falls to a spinner and CSK lose their third wicket with the score being 91.

Score 91/2

BatsmanShivam Dube 5(7b 0*4 0*6)

BowlerAshwani Kumar 1-0-8-0

20:14 IST:

7.6: Ashwani Kumar to Shivam Dube, Another slower one, into the pitch and over middle. Dube sets up for the pull but is early into his swing and gets an under edge into the leg side for just another single.

20:13 IST:

7.5: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Slower and shorter, just outside off. Samson waits back before hopping away and angling it to the right of deep third for a single.

20:12 IST:

7.4: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Down the wrong line and Sanju Samson uses those wrists well. Full and shaping into the pads, Samson flicks it well to the left of the short fine leg fielder and the ball rolls away into the fence.

20:11 IST:

7.3: Ashwani Kumar to Shivam Dube, Good length on the pads, worked away through the square leg region for a single now.

20:11 IST:

7.2: Ashwani Kumar to Shivam Dube, Oh, that's rushed the batter. On a hard length, peppered into the surface and angles back in from around off. Shivam Dube is late to play at it and gets an inside edge onto the pads.

20:10 IST:

7.1: Ashwani Kumar to Sanju Samson, Banged into the pitch, at just 111 kph and angled wide of the off stump. Sanju Samson gets on his toes and taps it down to deep cover for a single.

20:10 IST:

Ashwani Kumar is brought into the attack now. He replaces Mitchell Santner.

Score 83/2

BatsmanSanju Samson 39(18b 4*4 3*6)

BowlerAM Ghazanfar 2-0-16-1

20:09 IST:

6.6: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Floated up on off, a bit fuller and this one goes away from the right-hander. Sanju eases it between point and cover and picks up a single. 10 easy runs off the over.

20:08 IST:

6.5: AM Ghazanfar to Shivam Dube, Bowled from around the wicket to the left-hander, full and outside off. Dube caresses the ball through wide mid off for one more.

20:08 IST:

6.4: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Flatter delivery on the stumps, pushed through a bit fuller, Samson punches it down to long on for a run.

20:07 IST:

6.3: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, SIX! That's begging to be hit. AM Ghazanfar goes short and tries to cramp the batter by darting it in. Sanju Samson has enough time to pick it up and he whacks the pull over deep square leg for a six.

20:07 IST:

6.2: AM Ghazanfar to Shivam Dube, Ghazanfar drags the length back a touch and bowls it straighter. Dube clips it through square leg and turns the strike over.

20:07 IST:

6.1: AM Ghazanfar to Shivam Dube, Fullish length, angled across off, Dube leans on to make a block.

20:15 IST:

STRATEGIC BREAK! So whose Powerplay was it? The Super Kings would be delighted to get a flying start yet again in the Powerplay. Whereas MI would be happy to at least pick a couple of big wickets en route. But fairly, it looks like a good batting wicket with a little bit of help for the spinners, while the likes of Hardik have been taken to the cleaners. Samson has looked proactive and will look to keep the tempo up with Dube trying to get himself settled before unleashing. An interesting middle phase coming up. AM Ghazanfar to bowl after the break. 1-0-6-1 so far.

Score 73/2

BatsmanSanju Samson 31(15b 4*4 2*6)

BowlerMitchell Santner 1-0-9-1

20:03 IST:

5.6: Mitchell Santner to Sanju Samson, Ends well, does Santner. Fuller in length, drifted in towards middle and leg. Samson shows the full face of the blade and punches it straight back as Mitch makes a stop to his right on the follow-through. CSK end the Powerplay at 73/2.

20:02 IST:

5.5: Mitchell Santner to Shivam Dube, Santner takes a leaf out of Krunal Pandya's book now. He comes over the wicket and bangs it in quick and short on off. Shivam Dube swats the pull down to deep mid-wicket for one.

20:02 IST:

Santner strikes and strikes big to halt this budding stand. Both wickets have gone to the spinners. In walks Shivam Dube at number 4. His entry-point in the game is always one of the most hot topics to discuss.

20:01 IST:

5.4: Mitchell Santner to Sarfaraz Khan, OUT! TIMBER! A clever bit of bowling from Mitchell Santner. Mitch slows it up and tosses it a bit higher. The ball lands around middle stump. Sarfaraz Khan goes down to sweep again but plays all around it. The ball turns away a bit and bounces over the willow to hit the top of the stumps and CSK lose their second wicket inside the Powerplay, 72/2 now.

20:00 IST:

5.3: Mitchell Santner to Sarfaraz Khan, Pushed through flatter around off, Sarfaraz hangs back, plays it late and dabs it down to short third.

19:59 IST:

5.2: Mitchell Santner to Sarfaraz Khan, FOUR! Up and away again. Dragged down by Santner, angled into the batter. Khan goes deep in the crease, backs away and heaves the pull high and to the left of the deep mid-wicket fielder for another boundary.

19:59 IST:

5.1: Mitchell Santner to Sarfaraz Khan, FOUR! Swept and swept well. Flighted ball on off, turning away, Sarfaraz Khan lunges ahead, takes the front leg out and drags the sweep aerially towards the left of deep square leg for a boundary.

19:59 IST:

Mitchell Santner comes in to bowl the final over of the Powerplay now.

Score 64/1

BatsmanSarfaraz Khan 6(4b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJasprit Bumrah 2-0-19-0

19:58 IST:

4.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Khan, Tries another yorker on the stumps, but it ends up as a low full toss. Sarfaraz Khan goes for the flick, but it goes off the toe end through deep fine leg for a single. 13 runs from Bumrah's second.

19:57 IST:

4.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Khan, A projectile from Bumrah! Pinpoint yorker on middle with a hint of tail to the leg stump. Sarfaraz Khan does just well enough to squeeze it out.

19:56 IST:

4.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, On a hard length, outside off, skidding through. Sanju Samson tries to play the square cut off the back foot, but gets a thick outside edge and it runs to deep third for a run.

19:56 IST:

4.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, SIX! Dismissed out of his presence! Jasprit goes into the pitch with an off cutter, short on middle. Sanju Samson waits for the ball to come and then dumps it behind deep backward square leg with a pull shot.

19:55 IST:

4.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Khan, Short of a good length, just outside off. Khan covers the stumps and plays it very late, running it fine to deep third's left for a single.

19:54 IST:

4.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Sarfaraz Khan, FOUR! Insult to the bowler! Bumrah pushes it fuller, on middle and off. Sarfaraz Khan prods forward, presents straight bat face and lofts it cleanly over the bowler and picks up his first boundary.

Score 51/1

BatsmanSanju Samson 24(12b 4*4 1*6)

BowlerHardik Pandya 2-0-38-0

19:53 IST:

3.6: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Yes, it does and that's delicacy at its very best! Around the off stump, on a length. Sanju Samson stays put, lets the ball come at him and pins the ball between short third and backward point for a boundary. Another expensive over from Hardik. 50 UP FOR CSK!

19:54 IST:

Will the extra ball bring more misery to Pandya?

19:52 IST:

3.6: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, WIDE! Slower off cutter, dug short and over the head height of the batter. Sanju Samson climbs the imaginary ladder to ramp it behind, but misses to connect. Quinton de Kock leaps to collect it behind. Hardik looks keen to send it for a review for caught behind, but QDK looks unsure and they decide not to challenge it. UltraEdge shows a flat line later.

19:51 IST:

3.5: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Quite deliberate! Hard length, around off. Sanju Samson gets on the toes, opens the face of the blade and literally steers the ball to the right of deep slip, where Jasprit Bumrah dives to his right, but cannot stop it. A boundary for Samson.

19:51 IST:

3.4: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, SIX! Nonchalance from Samson! Full from Hardik, drifting on the pads. Sanju Samson needs no second invitation as he picks it up nicely and whips it behind deep square leg for a six.

19:50 IST:

3.3: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Runs away! Hardik bowls it short and down leg. Sanju Samson stands deep in the crease and with just a little prod forward, he tries to pull it. Gets it off the gloves and the ball runs between the keeper and short fine leg to the fence.

19:49 IST:

3.2: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, Good length, on off, Sanju pushes it to mid on.

19:48 IST:

3.1: Hardik Pandya to Sanju Samson, Full and on middle. Samson plays from the crease and blocks it to mid on.

19:48 IST:

Ruturaj's fire burns bright but not for long, and CSK lose an early wicket once again. Sarfaraz Khan walks in at number 3.

Score 32/1

BatsmanRuturaj Gaikwad 22(14b 3*4 1*6)

BowlerAM Ghazanfar 1-0-6-1

19:47 IST:

2.6: AM Ghazanfar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, OUT! MISTIMED AND GONE! Another Powerplay dismissal for the CSK skipper. AM Ghazanfar's dream run continues in this IPL. Ghazanfar floats one up full on leg stump, inviting the drive. Gaikwad clears out to the leg side and goes for the big hit down the ground, but the timing is all wrong and the ball balloons straight up into the air to long off. Tilak runs to his right and takes a safe catch. Gaikwad walks off after a promising start. CSK's coach, Stephen Fleming, has a blank look in the dugout. Chennai Super Kings are 32/1.

19:46 IST:

2.5: AM Ghazanfar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, The leg break, on a length, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad lets the ball grip and then gently dabs it to backward point.

19:45 IST:

2.4: AM Ghazanfar to Sanju Samson, Touch short, on the leg stump. Sanju Samson goes on the back foot and nudges it to the square leg fielder. Sherfane Rutherford dives to his left but fails to stop it cleanly. Parries the ball behind to deep mid-wicket's right for a single.

19:45 IST:

2.3: AM Ghazanfar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Too full, on middle, Gaikwad lunges ahead and flicks it wide of mid-wicket for a single.

19:44 IST:

2.2: AM Ghazanfar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! What a beautiful touch! Slides on the middle stump on a length. Ruturaj Gaikwad plays from the crease and wrists it to the mid-wicket gap and finds the fence.

19:44 IST:

2.1: AM Ghazanfar to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Starts from over the stump. Full, flat, around off, drifting away. Gaikwad gets forward and eases it to cover-point.

19:43 IST:

CSK are off to a flier here. Will Bumrah get a second over up top? Nope. In comes AM Ghazanfar as the first bowling change.

Score 26/0

BatsmanRuturaj Gaikwad 17(9b 2*4 1*6)

BowlerHardik Pandya 1-0-19-0

19:43 IST:

1.6: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Around the pads, on a length. Samson uses his wrists to flick it to the deep square leg region for a single. A very profitable over for the Super Kings. 19 runs from it.

19:41 IST:

1.5: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Nagging length, around off, shaping away. Gaikwad taps it to the cover region.

19:41 IST:

1.4: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX! Gaikwad shows the urgency! Hardik goes short and angling it on the leg stump. The ball arrives at shoulder height and Gaikwad uses the pace to pull it behind to deep fine leg for a six.

19:40 IST:

1.3: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR! Off the edge! Overpitched delivery, moving away from the off pole. Ruturaj Gaikwad tries to play the straight drive, but adjusts to it by opening the bat face at the last second deliberately. It goes off the outside edge and shoots between the first slip and short third for a boundary.

19:39 IST:

1.3: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, WIDE! Reload! Shapes away, and breaches the guideline, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad reaches out to play the drive but misses to connect.

19:39 IST:

1.3: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, NO BALL, FOUR! Forced away! Hardik oversteps and dishes out a length ball, around off. The ball swings away but it doesn't rise much. Ruturaj Gaikwad plays off the back foot and heaves it to the right of the mid-wicket fielder and picks up his first boundary. Free Hit coming up...

19:38 IST:

1.2: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Back of a length, curving away a bit, on off. Ruturaj Gaikwad plays off the back foot and defends it back to Hardik.

19:37 IST:

1.1: Hardik Pandya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a touch fuller length, swinging away, outside off. Ruturaj Gaikwad stays put and square cuts it to deep backward point for a couple of runs. The CSK captain is off the mark.

19:37 IST:

Hardik Pandya will partner Bumrah with the new ball.

Score 7/0

BatsmanSanju Samson 5(5b 1*4 0*6)

BowlerJasprit Bumrah 1-0-6-0

19:36 IST:

0.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, A perfect way to get out of the Free Hit, unscathed. Bumrah nails the yorker on the middle stump. Sanju Samson's head falls over as he looks to flick, but misses. The ball deflects off the pads to the backward point region. Bumrah, cheekily walks back and signals that it was plumb in front. So 7 from the opening over.

19:38 IST:

A nice tussle between bat and ball to begin with. However, it isn't over yet as Jasprit Bumrah has overstepped and it will be a Free Hit to follow.

19:35 IST:

0.6: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, FOUR! Picks the gap with a quality stroke! Just a little bit of an away shape, outside the off stump, full in length. Sanju Samson gets on the front foot, finds the middle and pins it through the cover and point gap for a crisp boundary. Oh, hang on! The siren goes off as Bumrah has overstepped. No Ball called and Free Hit to follow.

19:34 IST:

0.5: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, At 137.9 kph, this is bashed hard on a length, on top of middle. Sanju Samson lets the ball slant into him and blocks it back to Bumrah.

19:34 IST:

A slight halt in play as the physio comes out to perform a concussion check on Ruturaj Gaikwad. Thankfully, everything seems fine and we are good to continue.

19:33 IST:

0.4: Jasprit Bumrah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ouch! That's straight on the helmet. Short of a good length, with an extra zip and bounce on it. Ruturaj Gaikwad goes for the pull shot off the back foot but is undone by the excessive lift and is hit on the helmet grill. The ball then rolls through backward square leg and they get a leg bye.

19:32 IST:

0.3: Jasprit Bumrah to Ruturaj Gaikwad, On a back of a length, around off, Gaikwad leans forward and drives it straight to the cover fielder.

19:31 IST:

0.2: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Sloppy in the field! Some outswing on a fuller length, outside off. Sanju Samson crisply drives it to Sherfane Rutherford at cover-point who collects the ball and releases a high throw towards Quinton de Kock. The keeper jumps, but it stays out of his reach and rolls to the fine leg region. They cross.

19:31 IST:

0.1: Jasprit Bumrah to Sanju Samson, Bumrah starts on the money! Angles it into the batter from over the stump. On a good length on middle. Sanju Samson presses back and bunts it down the pitch watchfully.

19:30 IST:

We are all set for this titanic clash to get underway. The two umpires make their way out to the middle as the players of Mumbai Indians take their places on the field. The atmosphere inside the stadium is electrifying, and out walk the CSK openers - Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson. Just like the previous game, it will be Jasprit Bumrah who will take the new ball for MI. There is a slip in place to begin with as Samson gears up to face the first ball. Let's play...

19:06 IST:

Impact options for MI - Will Jacks, Raj Bawa, Shardul Thakur, Danish Malewar and Mayank Rawat.

19:06 IST:

Mumbai Indians (Unchanged Playing XI) - Quinton de Kock (WK), Naman Dhir, Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya (C), Tilak Varma, Sherfane Rutherford, Mitchell Santner, Jasprit Bumrah, Krish Bhagat, AM Ghazanfar and Ashwani Kumar.

19:05 IST:

Impact options for CSK - Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Matt Henry, Akeal Hosein and Urvil Patel.

19:05 IST:

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI) - Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh and Mukesh Choudhary.

19:12 IST:

The captain of Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad says that they would have bowled first as well, calling it a 50-50 call. Adds that the wicket looks good and at Wankhede, the expectation is always that you bat well regardless of which side of the toss you end up on. On being asked about the momentum CSK have built over the last two games, Gaikwad says the team has been performing well, but acknowledges that converting good starts into wins remains the challenge. He highlights that the bowling was solid in the previous game and the batting got off to a promising start too, but stresses that capitalising at the crucial moments is what the team needs to get right. Adds that confidence is high in the camp and the group is ready to go. On being told about the tremendous fan support CSK receive, Gaikwad is quick to credit it all to MS Dhoni, who he refers to as a legend, adding that it is unfortunate he is not there for this game. He adds that wherever CSK go, the backing from the stands is immense. He hopes that the team can reward that support with a win.

19:03 IST:

The captain of Mumbai Indians - Hardik Pandya says that they will bowl first and talks about the last game, saying that a lot of boxes were ticked, with everyone chipping in. Adds that it was a cautious effort in terms that the intensity was in their control and things went their way too. On the pitch, he says that the pitch looks green but will play well, just like the KKR game. Ends by informing that they are going with an unchanged team.