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.

Published on: Apr 23, 2026 11:45 PM IST

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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)