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Mumbai Indians Vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard: Complete Breakdown of Both Encounters

The Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard from IPL 2026 tells one of the most one-sided rivalry stories in recent memory. CSK did not just beat MI they dismantled them twice, in different cities, on different pitches, with two completely different match situations. The result was the same: comprehensive, clinical domination.

This is the complete MI vs CSK match scorecard with full batting cards, bowling figures, fall of wickets, turning points, and tactical breakdown for both IPL 2026 encounters.

Match 33: MI vs CSK Scorecard Wankhede Stadium, April 23, 2026

Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 103 runs MI’s worst-ever defeat in IPL history.

CSK Batting Scorecard: 207/6 in 20 Overs

Sanju Samson’s century at Wankhede set the tone for everything that followed. CSK’s innings was not just about big hitting it was about precision, role clarity, and relentless pressure built over 20 overs.

BatterDismissalRB4s6sSR
Sanju Samsonnot out10154106187.0
Ruturaj Gaikwadc Tilak Varma b Ghazanfar221431157.1
Sarfaraz Khanb Santner14830175.0
Shivam Dubeb Ghazanfar580062.5
Dewald Brevisc Bumrah b Ashwani Kumar211112190.9
Kartik Sharmac Santner b Bumrah18190294.7
Jamie Overtonc Naman Dhir b Ashwani Kumar15721214.3
Akeal Hoseinnot out2200100.0

Extras: 8 | Total: 207/6 (20 overs) 

MI Bowling vs CSK Match 33

BowlerOMRWEcon
Jasprit Bumrah403117.75
Hardik Pandya2038019.00
Allah Ghazanfar402526.25
Mitchell Santner4044111.00
Ashwani Kumar403729.25
Krish Bhagat2031015.50

What the bowling card reveals: Hardik Pandya’s 2 overs for 38 runs at an economy of 19.00 is the most damaging bowling figure in this table. When your captain and pace spearhead leaks 19 an over, any total becomes reachable for the opposition. The MI bowling plan had no structure to contain a batter like Samson once he was set.

MI Batting Scorecard: 104 All Out in 19 Overs

This is the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard that will haunt MI fans for years a complete batting implosion on their home ground.

BatterDismissalRB4s6sSR
Danish Malewarc Samson b Hosein01000.0
Quinton de Kockb Mukesh Choudhary7100170.0
Naman Dhirb Hosein03000.0
Tilak Varmab Hosein372950127.6
Suryakumar Yadavc Khan b Hosein353050116.7
Hardik Pandyac Mukesh Choudhary b Noor Ahmad120050.0
Sherfane Rutherfordc Kamboj b Noor Ahmad01000.0
Shardul Thakurc Brevis b Kamboj5120041.7
Krish Bhagatc Gurjapneet Singh b Overton7150046.7
Ashwani Kumarnot out04000.0
Jasprit Bumrahc Samson b Gurjapneet Singh250040.0

Extras: 10 | Total: 104/10 (19 overs) 

CSK Bowling vs MI Match 33

BowlerOMRWEcon
Akeal Hosein411744.25
Mukesh Choudhary403117.75
Anshul Kamboj301013.33
Noor Ahmad402325.75
Jamie Overton201316.50
Gurjapneet Singh20713.50

Fall of Wickets MI: 1-0 (Danish Malewar, 0.6), 2-7 (Quinton de Kock, 1.5), 3-11 (Naman Dhir, 2.3), 4-84 (Tilak Varma, 11.5), 5-85 (Hardik Pandya, 12.1)

The Turning Point: Overs 1–3 at Wankhede

Three wickets for 11 runs in 2.3 overs. That is where this match died.

When the top three fall inside 11 runs, no T20 chase is recoverable regardless of what the middle order does next. CSK’s plan was surgical: Hosein attacked the stumps, removed the platform, and the pressure on every batter after that was compounding. Tilak Varma’s 37 and SKY’s 35 were brave but irrelevant. MI needed a platform in the first six overs. They got a disaster instead.

Player of the Match: Sanju Samson (101* off 54 balls, 4 wickets to Hosein’s bowling support)

Match 44: CSK vs MI Scorecard MA Chidambaram Stadium, May 2, 2026

Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 8 wickets (11 balls remaining)

If Match 33 showed CSK’s batting power, Match 44 showed CSK’s complete team quality. MI arrived at Chepauk needing to prove the Wankhede result was an anomaly. They failed.

MI Batting Scorecard: 159/7 in 20 Overs

MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and chose to bat. Kartik Sharma and Ryan Rickelton held the innings together, but the rest of the batting order contributed far too little on a pitch that was flat enough to score big.

BatterRB4s6sSR
Naman Dhir57
Ryan Rickelton37
Suryakumar Yadav
Hardik Pandya
OthersLower scores

Total: 159/7 (20 overs)

CSK Bowling vs MI Match 44

BowlerOMRWEcon
Anshul Kamboj403238.00
Mukesh Choudhary302508.33
Noor Ahmad2
Ramakrishna Ghosh1

Anshul Kamboj’s 3-wicket haul was the decisive bowling contribution. Noor Ahmad’s two wickets in the middle overs slowed MI’s scoring precisely when they needed to accelerate. Ramakrishna Ghosh, a CSK debutant, dismissed Suryakumar Yadav for his first IPL wicket a moment that summed up MI’s day perfectly.

CSK Batting Scorecard: 160/2 in 18.1 Overs

This is the complete CSK batting card from the Chepauk match one of the most dominant chase performances in IPL 2026.

BatterDismissalRB4s6sSR
Sanju Samsonc Rickelton b Bumrah11920122.2
Ruturaj Gaikwadnot out674852139.6
Urvil Patelb Ghazanfar241222200.0
Kartik Sharma (Impact)not out544043135.0

Extras: 4 (w 4) | Total: 160/2 (18.1 overs) 

MI Bowling vs CSK Match 44

BowlerOMRWEcon
Jasprit Bumrah302016.67
Trent Boult3.1037011.68
Krish Bhagat2022011.00
Allah Ghazanfar4040110.00
Raghu Sharma (Impact)402406.00
Hardik Pandya201708.50

What most people miss: Jasprit Bumrah’s 3 overs for 20 runs (Econ 6.67) was the best MI bowling performance on the day. Every other bowler went above 8 runs per over. When Bumrah the world’s best T20 bowler is your only bowler below economy 8, and the opposition still wins with 11 balls to spare, the gap in squad depth becomes impossible to ignore.

Fall of Wickets CSK Chase

WicketScoreOvers
1st Sanju Samson13/12.0
2nd Urvil Patel62/25.4

After over 5.4, CSK were 62/2 and the match was effectively over. Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma then built an unbroken 98-run partnership off 75 balls. MI bowled 14+ overs with no wicket against a batter set and a captain in full control.

Partnership Summary CSK Chase

PartnershipBattersRunsBalls
1st WicketSamson + Gaikwad1312
2nd WicketGaikwad + Urvil Patel4922
3rd Wicket (Unbroken)Gaikwad + Kartik Sharma9875

Player of the Match: Ruturaj Gaikwad (67* off 48 balls)

Match Comparison: Both IPL 2026 MI vs CSK Encounters

MetricMatch 33 WankhedeMatch 44 Chepauk
DateApril 23, 2026May 2, 2026
Toss WinnerMI (elected to bat)
CSK Score207/6 (20 ov)160/2 (18.1 ov)
MI Score104/10 (19 ov)159/7 (20 ov)
Result MarginCSK won by 103 runsCSK won by 8 wickets
Top Bat (CSK)Samson 101* (54)Gaikwad 67* (48)
Top Bat (MI)Tilak 37, SKY 35Dhir 57, Rickelton 37
Best BowlingHosein 4/17Kamboj 3/32
Powerplay (MI batting)29/3 in 6 ov
CSK Powerplay (batting)62/2 in 5.4 ov
Player of MatchSanju SamsonRuturaj Gaikwad

Why CSK Beat MI Twice: The Real Tactical Reasons

This is where scorecards stop telling the story and analysis begins.

CSK’s Batting Structure Was Superior

In Match 33, Samson came in at a position where he could attack from ball one. In Match 44, Gaikwad and Urvil Patel gave CSK 62 runs in 5.4 overs. CSK had batters in the right roles, with clear match plans. MI’s top order had none of that structure in either game.

MI’s Powerplay Problem

In Match 33, MI were 11/3 after 2.3 overs. Three of their first five batters scored 0, 0, and 1. You cannot chase 208 with three ducks in your top five. The powerplay collapse was not a one-off it reflected a recurring structural weakness in MI’s batting order that CSK specifically exploited.

CSK’s Bowling Discipline

Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 in Match 33 is one of the most economical 4-wicket hauls in MI vs CSK history. Economy of 4.25 in a 20-over match is not just good it’s devastating. Hosein attacked the stumps, varied pace, and dismissed MI’s best batters in a 4-over spell that ended the contest by the 12th over.

MI vs CSK Head-to-Head: IPL 2026 in Context

In IPL 2026, CSK completed a clean sweep over MI winning both fixtures by combined margins of 103 runs and 8 wickets. According to ESPNcricinfo records, the MI vs CSK rivalry is the most-contested in IPL history, but a 103-run margin at Wankhede MI’s home fortress is historically rare.

What people think vs reality: Most fans assume MI vs CSK is always a close contest. The history shows it frequently is. But in 2026, the gap between the two franchises was structural, not situational. CSK’s squad depth, powerplay batting, and death bowling were all functioning simultaneously. MI’s were not.

IPL 2025 vs 2026: How the Rivalry Shifted

In IPL 2025, MI had beaten CSK by 9 wickets at Wankhede Rohit Sharma (76 off 45) and Suryakumar Yadav (68 off 30) chasing down 177 with ease. That result showed MI’s ceiling when the batting fires.

The real problem in 2026: Rohit’s presence as an anchor changed how MI’s batting order functioned. Without that stabilising experience, MI’s aggressive-intent middle order has nobody to rebuild after early collapses. The 2025 result was a reminder of MI’s potential. The two 2026 results were a reflection of their current reality.

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Match in Numbers: Key Stats Across Both Games

  • Sanju Samson: 101* off 54 balls highest individual score across both matches
  • Akeal Hosein: 4/17 best bowling figures across both matches
  • CSK’s combined winning margin: 103 runs + 8 wickets
  • Anshul Kamboj: 3/32 in Match 44 CSK’s most impactful bowler at Chepauk
  • MI’s worst-ever IPL defeat: 103 runs (Match 33 at Wankhede)
  • Gaikwad-Kartik unbroken stand: 98 runs off 75 balls sealed the Chepauk chase
  • Bumrah (Match 44): 1/20 in 3 overs (Econ 6.67) MI’s sole bowling highlight
  • CSK powerplay (Match 44): 62/2 in 5.4 overs one of the most aggressive in IPL 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won the Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match in IPL 2026?

Ans. Chennai Super Kings won both matches. CSK beat MI by 103 runs at Wankhede on April 23, and by 8 wickets at Chepauk on May 2.

Q2. What was the full CSK batting scorecard in the Wankhede match?

Ans. CSK scored 207/6 in 20 overs. Sanju Samson was the standout with 101* off 54 balls (10 fours, 6 sixes, SR 187). Other notable contributions came from Ruturaj Gaikwad (22), Dewald Brevis (21), and Jamie Overton (15 off 7).

Q3. What was MI’s full batting scorecard in the Wankhede match vs CSK?

Ans. MI were bowled out for 104 in 19 overs. Tilak Varma (37 off 29) and Suryakumar Yadav (35 off 30) were the top scorers. The top three Danish Malewar, Quinton de Kock, and Naman Dhir combined for just 7 runs.

Q4. Who was Player of the Match in MI vs CSK at Wankhede, April 23, 2026?

Ans. Sanju Samson was the Player of the Match for his century of 101* off 54 balls. Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 was equally decisive with the ball.

Q5. What were Akeal Hosein’s bowling figures vs MI in IPL 2026?

Ans. Akeal Hosein took 4/17 in 4 overs (1 maiden), with an economy of 4.25. He dismissed Danish Malewar, Naman Dhir, Tilak Varma, and Suryakumar Yadav.

Q6. What was the full CSK batting scorecard in the Chepauk match vs MI?

Ans. CSK chased 160 in 18.1 overs for 160/2. Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 67* off 48 balls. Kartik Sharma (Impact Sub) hit 54* off 40 balls. Urvil Patel contributed 24 off 12 before being dismissed.

Q7. What were the bowling figures for MI’s bowlers in the Chepauk match?

Ans. Bumrah was MI’s best with 1/20 in 3 overs (Econ 6.67). Trent Boult went for 37 in 3.1 overs. Ghazanfar took 1/40 in 4 overs. No other bowler took a wicket.

Q8. What was CSK’s powerplay score in the Chepauk match vs MI?

Ans. CSK reached 62/2 in the first 5.4 overs scoring at over 10 per over with the field up. This was one of the most aggressive powerplay performances of IPL 2026.

Q9. What was the biggest partnership in the CSK vs MI Chepauk match?

Ans. The Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma unbroken 3rd-wicket partnership was the biggest 98 runs off 75 balls which sealed CSK’s 8-wicket win comfortably.

Q10. Did Jasprit Bumrah take wickets in either MI vs CSK match in IPL 2026?

Ans. Bumrah took 1 wicket in each match. In Match 33, he dismissed Kartik Sharma (18 off 19). In Match 44, he dismissed Sanju Samson (11 off 9). Despite being MI’s best bowler, he could not prevent either defeat.

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