Just like it has over the years, the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians rivalry has put up another viral moment in their IPL 2026 clash on May 2.
This time as well, Tilak Varma and Jamie Overton were involved, but no angry words were exchanged. Varma had to bear the full brunt of Overton’s pace during the match in Chennai.
Mumbai Indians suffer another loss
There seems to be absolutely no end to MI’s struggles in IPL 2026. Already ninth on the points table with time running out for playoffs qualification, MI slumped to another loss as CSK completed the season double over them.
Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat first, but things did not go to plan. Anshul Kamboj dismissed Will Jacks in the second over itself. Ryan Rickelton and Naman Dhir put up 58, but no one else put up a significant partnership.
Dhir went on to top score with 57, but MI’s famed middle order of Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya, and Tilak Varma came a cropper against the likes of Noor Ahmad and Jamie Overton.
Pandya, especially, was unable to kick on, making just 18 runs in 23 deliveries. Mumbai could manage just 159/7 in the end.
CSK never looked in real trouble during the chase. Although Sanju Samson departed early, Urvil Patel’s aggressive cameo set up the stage for Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma to make fifties and give CSK a much-needed win.
Overton breaks Tilak Varma’s fitness band
The incident happened on the last ball of the 12th over of MI’s innings.
Tilak Varma tried to ramp a faster delivery from Jamie Overton over the leg side, but missed and was struck on his wrist. With the force of the ball hitting the band, the band came undone.
Varma also seemed to need some attention on his wrist and was clearly in pain.
The video of the incident has gone viral on the internet.
𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘 𝗢𝗨𝗧 ⌚🤐#TilakVarma’s wrist-watch, too, now has a #BiggestRivalry story to tell 👀#TATAIPL Revenge Week 2026 ➡️ #CSKvMI | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/wLcMjiCsSi pic.twitter.com/cCLwL6SYux
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 2, 2026
Tilak Varma’s poor form in IPL 2026
Just like the Mumbai Indians, Tilak Varma too has been struggling for form and consistency.
Against the Gujarat Titans, he had joined a rare club of batters to make an IPL hundred while batting at No. 5 or below. Since then, though, it has been a struggle. In 8 other innings, he has crossed 20 just once.
Despite a highest score of 101*, Tilak Varma has made just 193 runs in 9 matches at an average of 24.12 but a relatively healthy strike rate of 162.
Mumbai Indians’ poor season and next match
The loss against Chennai Super Kings has left MI with just 2 wins from 9 matches. The five-time champions are currently on a three-match losing streak and have been practically eliminated from playoffs contention.
Also Read: Mumbai Indians qualification scenario IPL 2026: Can MI still reach playoffs after loss to CSK?
MI’s next match is against an equally troubled Lucknow Super Giants side. These two teams are currently ninth and tenth on the points table, respectively. Whoever loses is sure to be eliminated from playoffs contention.
