MI vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sanju Samson smashes century as Chennai Super Kings hammer Mumbai Indians - Action in Images

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Published on Apr 23, 2026 11:45 pm IST

Sanju Samson returned to his best with an unbeaten 101, setting up a commanding total for CSK before their spinners tightened the grip to crush MI by 103 runs.

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Sanju Samson returned to his best with an unbeaten 101 as Chennai Super Kings delivered a commanding performance to crush Mumbai Indians by 103 runs.(AP)

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Sanju Samson struck his fifth IPL century and his second for Chennai Super Kings in just four innings, powering them to a commanding 207/6 after Mumbai Indians opted to bowl first.(HT Image)

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Sanju Samson struck 10 fours and 6 sixes in a fluent unbeaten 54-ball innings, showcasing full control and clean hitting throughout his stay at the crease.(AFP)

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CSK opener and keeper-batter Samson held the innings together with wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end to stay till the end.(HT Image)

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Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad started strong but failed to score big and was dismissed on 22.(HT Image)

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AM Ghazanfar was the pick of the bowlers for the Mumbai Indians by claiming two crucial wickets to put pressure on Chennai.(PTI)

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For Chennai Super Kings, West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein delivered a standout spell of 4/17 in just his third appearance of the season, providing a decisive breakthrough with the ball.(AFP)

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Noor Ahmad produced a disciplined spell of 2/23, displaying excellent control and variation as he also helped Chennai Super Kings get back to winning ways.(PTI)

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Tilak Varma (37) and Suryakumar Yadav (35) were the only MI batters to reach notable double figures as Mumbai Indians suffered a dramatic collapse at the Wankhede, leaving home fans stunned as the innings unraveled quickly.(AP)

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MI vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sanju Samson smashes century as Chennai Super Kings hammer Mumbai Indians - Action in Images

Sanju Samson returned to his best with an unbeaten 101, setting up a commanding total for CSK before their spinners tightened the grip to crush MI by 103 runs.

Sanju Samson returned to his best with an unbeaten 101 as Chennai Super Kings delivered a commanding performance to crush Mumbai Indians by 103 runs.(AP)

Sanju Samson struck his fifth IPL century and his second for Chennai Super Kings in just four innings, powering them to a commanding 207/6 after Mumbai Indians opted to bowl first.(HT Image)

Sanju Samson struck 10 fours and 6 sixes in a fluent unbeaten 54-ball innings, showcasing full control and clean hitting throughout his stay at the crease.(AFP)

CSK opener and keeper-batter Samson held the innings together with wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end to stay till the end.(HT Image)

Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad started strong but failed to score big and was dismissed on 22.(HT Image)

AM Ghazanfar was the pick of the bowlers for the Mumbai Indians by claiming two crucial wickets to put pressure on Chennai.(PTI)

For Chennai Super Kings, West Indies left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein delivered a standout spell of 4/17 in just his third appearance of the season, providing a decisive breakthrough with the ball.(AFP)

Noor Ahmad produced a disciplined spell of 2/23, displaying excellent control and variation as he also helped Chennai Super Kings get back to winning ways.(PTI)

Tilak Varma (37) and Suryakumar Yadav (35) were the only MI batters to reach notable double figures as Mumbai Indians suffered a dramatic collapse at the Wankhede, leaving home fans stunned as the innings unraveled quickly.(AP)

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