CSK vs MI IPL 2026: CSK don't break a sweat, stroll home to win as Hardik Pandya and co. fall apart – Action in Images

Chennai were in total control for the last 30 overs of the match, never looking in any doubt of getting the win after a certain point. Up into sixth place.

Published on: May 02, 2026 11:43 PM IST

Cricket

Share via

• 
• 
• 
• 

Copy link

• 

1/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

CSK rise into sixth place in the table thanks to a comprehensive win over MI. Mumbai Indians continue to look completely off-colour, and are no all but out of the reckning for a playoff berth, waiting on a miracle. Key runs under the belt of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. (PTI)

2/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

Naman Dhir continues to enjoy life at number three for MI, adding another half-century. He was undone right before he could begin accelerating, undone by a great Sarfaraz Khan catch. (ANI Picture Service)

3/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

Anshul Kamboj has been CSK's go-to bowler for wickets and was back at it against against MI, finishing with three wickets. He joins Bhuvneshwar Kumar right at the top of the Purple Cap leaderboard. (AFP)

4/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

Ramakrishna Ghosh took a key wicket on debut for CSK, removing Suryakumar Yadav in an innings where the experienced MI batter finally looked to have found some fluency and confidence. His innings didnt' last. (PTI)

5/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

Hardik Pandya's struggles exemplified his team's as a whole: he limped his way to 18(23), completely unable to get out of the blocks. MI limped to 159/7 in the first innings, only adding 69 runs in the last 10 overs. (REUTERS)

6/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

MI needed early wickets to stand any chance, and thought they had a lifeline when Jasprit Bumrah removed Sanju Samson early. However, MI wouldn't see further success, as Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel took the attack through the powerplay, (ANI Picture Service)

7/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

Ruturaj Gaikwad had a poor start to his campaign, and was even criticised for his first fifty of the season last time out. Still looking short of his best, Gaikwad nevertheless played a crucial innings in the chase of 160, looking comfortable and in total control. If confidence is what is missing for Gaikwad, this innings should go a long way towards helping him. (PTI)

8/8

View Photos in a new improved layout

Published on May 02, 2026 11:43 PM

After his expensive purchase in the auction, Kartik Sharma was yet to prove his quality for CSK. His maiden half-century wasn't necessarily the most exhilarating, but it was confident and capable – providing him key runs under the belt, before adding the winning runs as well. (AP)