The 33rd match of the Indian Premier League 2026 delivered a one-sided spectacle as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) crushed Mumbai Indians (MI) by a massive 103-run margin at the iconic Wankhede Stadium. After being put in to bat, CSK rode on a magnificent century from Sanju Samson to post a daunting 207/6, before their bowlers dismantled MI for just 104 runs.
Sanju Samson leads the charge with a blazing hundred
CSK’s innings was headlined by a sensational knock from Samson, who hammered 101 off just 54 deliveries, laced with 10 fours and 6 sixes. His innings combined elegance with brute power, keeping the scoreboard ticking at a rapid pace.
Ruturaj Gaikwad provided early momentum with a brisk 22, while Dewald Brevis added valuable runs in the middle overs with a quickfire 21. Contributions from Jamie Overton (15 off 7) and Kartik Sharma (18) ensured CSK crossed the 200-run mark comfortably.
For MI, Allah Mohammad Ghazanfar was the standout bowler, picking up 2 wickets for just 25 runs in his four overs. Ashwani Kumar also grabbed two scalps, but the rest of the bowling unit struggled to contain the flow of runs.
Akeal Hosein spins a web as MI collapse
Chasing a steep target of 208, MI never found their footing and suffered a dramatic collapse. Early wickets derailed the innings, and despite a brief resistance from Suryakumar Yadav (36) and Tilak Varma (37), the hosts failed to build any meaningful partnerships.
The star with the ball for CSK was Akeal Hosein, who delivered a match-winning spell of 4/17 in his four overs. His disciplined bowling broke the backbone of MI’s batting lineup. Noor Ahmad chipped in with two wickets, while Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj, and Gurjapneet Singh all contributed with a wicket each.
This emphatic victory highlights CSK’s all-round strength, with both their batting and bowling units firing in unison. Samson’s century will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the standout performances of the season, while Hosein’s spell sealed a clinical win. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, will need to reassess their batting approach after a disappointing outing at home.
Here’s how fans reacted:
TOP TON FROM CHETTON👌
Another defense loading with a competitive score on the board? #CSKVMI pic.twitter.com/BnLEtr3WGG
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) April 23, 2026
Well done play csk today @IamSanjuSamson @AHosein21@noor_ahmad_15
— Pawan singh Singh (@Pawansingh69870) April 23, 2026
Thanks @IamSanjuSamson well played 🫡
— Dinesh🇮🇳 (@Dinesh____45) April 23, 2026
@IamSanjuSamson 📈💛 #MIvsCSK pic.twitter.com/eLn2JPJMMp
— Memer Boy (@_memer_boy_11_) April 23, 2026
Take up this form with you @IamSanjuSamson , you only can win the trophy for @CSKCore
— Durgesh P Mishra (@iamdpm) April 23, 2026
SANJU SAMSON🦁💛#TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #MIvCSK | @IamSanjuSamson | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/fkrp1QdrwB
— urstruly Abhi (@abhinav49826721) April 23, 2026
Hat’s off @IamSanjuSamson
— Nvn Shimar (@NvnShimar91334) April 23, 2026
“Sanju Samson is finally aligning his temperament with his talent and that’s what makes him dangerous.”@IamSanjuSamson#Sanjusamson https://t.co/KCDAhtlvtQ
— Parikshit Gosavi (@GosaviParikshit) April 23, 2026
Shown his quality in IPL multiple times even if international consistency for the blues was missing earlier..faced a lot of criticism.. This might be the phase & answer for them who pointed him & where everything aligns after bigger ICC stage impact being POT @IamSanjuSamson https://t.co/CcjBfGJTXs
— GK (@Adithya__7M) April 23, 2026
AN ABSOLUTE CHAMPION PERFORMANCE BY AKEAL HOSEIN AT THE WANKHEDE. 🪄
– 4/17 while defending 207 against Mumbai Indians. Hosein has been a standout in this format, tonight he shows his class in the IPL. 👏 pic.twitter.com/i7ws4gemja
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) April 23, 2026
Ladies and Gentlemen, please welcome the academy recruiter Akeal Hosein for his match-winning bowling spell of 4-1-17-4 🔥🔥 pic.twitter.com/mQjc7lYKxm
— TukTuk Academy (@TukTuk_Academy) April 23, 2026
Akeal Hosein today pic.twitter.com/jyQJtf875H
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) April 23, 2026
Akeal hosein 🥶🔥
4Overs 17Runs 4Wickets#MIvsCSK pic.twitter.com/OKMhluxNov— 🤌 (@thecineecut_) April 23, 2026
1ST OVER WICKET
2ND OVER WICKET
3RD OVER WICKET
4TH OVER WICKETAKEAL HOSEIN – THE GAME CHANGER OF THE DAY 🥳🔥💛
4 OVERS | 17 RUNS | 4 OVERS pic.twitter.com/EQurvTfipO
— Prakash (@definitelynot05) April 23, 2026
AKEAL HOSEIN – T20 Cricket Number One Bowler. 🥶🥶#MIvsCSK #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/nE1WPIWioy
— AtifOnCricket 🏏 (@cricatif) April 23, 2026
Ian Bishop on Commentary 🗣️ –
“Tremendous spell by Akeal Hosein. He played one game, dropped in the next game. Then again played this game & gave such performances.” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/ZqdDWc2Eo6
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) April 23, 2026
😍 AKEAL IS CHANGING THE GAME 🔥
Akeal Hosein delivered a stunning spell—3 wickets in just 2.5 overs for 13 runs 🎯
A masterclass at Wankhede Stadium—pure dominance in the powerplay! 💥 pic.twitter.com/Wwc65gGEHy
— Faruk🐦 (@uf2151593) April 23, 2026
MASTERSTROKE MOVE – AKEAL HOSEIN SHINES AT WANKHEDE 🔥
Akeal Hosein delivered a sensational spell of 4-1-17-4 against the Mumbai Indians, turning the game on its head. Not even in the original XI, he was brought in as a late tactical change.
— Faruk🐦 (@uf2151593) April 23, 2026
Akeal Hosein has finished this game with his 3 wickets!
Tilak Varma and Surya Kumar Yadav slow batting while chasing 208 , Shock 🤯
MI will take a dent on NRR #MIvsCSK #MIvCSK #IPL2026pic.twitter.com/ra39vufq0r— Cricket IQ (@S17Anurag) April 23, 2026
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