Sanju Samson’s magnificent century and a clinical bowling performance from Akeal Hosein powered Chennai Super Kings to a dominant 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on April 23.
Samson’s unbeaten 101 anchored CSK to a massive 207/6, before Hosein introduced as the Impact Player dismantled the MI top order with a spectacular four-wicket haul, leaving the home side’s chase in tatters almost immediately.
Match Summary: MI vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 33
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| CSK Score | 207/6 (20 overs) |
| MI Score | 104 (19 overs) |
| Match Result | CSK won by 103 runs |
| Best Batting (CSK) | Sanju Samson – 101* off 54 balls |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Akeal Hosein – 4/17 in 4 overs |
| Venue | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai |
CSK Innings: 207/6 in 20 Overs
After being asked to bat, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early, but Sanju Samson took full control of the innings. Samson played a flawless knock, smashing 101 off 54 balls* with 9 fours and 6 sixes. He found useful support in Dewald Brevis (21) and Kartik Sharma (18) as CSK maintained a high scoring rate throughout.
Despite Allah Ghazanfar’s disciplined spell of 2/25, MI’s other bowlers struggled to contain Samson. A late flurry of boundaries from Samson and Akeal Hosein (22*) ensured CSK crossed the 200-run mark, setting a daunting target for the hosts on a traditionally high-scoring ground.
CSK Innings At A Glance
| Details | CSK Innings |
|---|---|
| Total | 207/6 in 20 overs |
| Powerplay | 72/2 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Sanju Samson – 101* off 54 balls |
| Best Partnership | Samson & Kartik Sharma – 43 runs |
| Best Bowling (MI) | AM Ghazanfar – 2/25 (4 overs) |
MI Chase: 104 All Out in 19 Overs
The Mumbai chase was over almost before it began. Impact Player Akeal Hosein produced a masterclass in left-arm spin, picking up three wickets in his opening spell to leave MI reeling at 11/3. Hosein dismissed Danish Malewar, Naman Dhir, and the dangerous Suryakumar Yadav to break the back of the chase.
Only Tilak Varma (37) and Suryakumar Yadav (35) offered any resistance with a 73-run stand, but once Hosein returned to remove Varma, the rest of the lineup collapsed. Noor Ahmad (2/23) and the pace battery of Mukesh Choudhary and Anshul Kamboj cleaned up the tail, bowling MI out for just 104.
MI Chase At A Glance
| Details | MI Chase |
|---|---|
| Target | 208 runs |
| Total | 104 all out in 19 overs |
| Powerplay | 29/3 (0–6 overs) |
| Top Scorer | Tilak Varma – 37 off 29 balls |
| Best Bowling (CSK) | Akeal Hosein – 4/17 (4 overs) |
Key Highlights
- Captain’s Knock: Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century was a masterclass in pacing a T20 innings, accelerating perfectly at the death to take CSK to a winning total.
- Hosein’s Hurricane: Coming in as an Impact Player, Akeal Hosein’s 4/17 is one of the most impactful bowling performances of the season, effectively deciding the game in the first three overs.
- Wankhede Silence: A typically vocal Mumbai crowd was silenced early as MI’s top order crumbled, resulting in one of the heaviest defeats in their IPL history.
Player of the Match
Sanju Samson (CSK): Awarded for his brilliant 101 off 54 balls*. His century provided the foundation for CSK’s massive total and allowed the bowlers to apply maximum pressure during the chase.
