Mi vs csk

On May 2, 2026, at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, the Chennai Super Kings secured an emphatic 8-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026. This win keeps CSK alive in the playoff race, while MI’s defeat marks their exit from contention.

Key statistics:

• CSK chased down a target of 160 runs in just 18.1 overs.
• Mumbai Indians scored a total of 159 runs in their innings.
• Naman Dhir was MI’s top scorer with 57 runs off 37 balls.
• Ruturaj Gaikwad led CSK with a score of 67 runs off 48 balls.
• CSK’s Anshul Kamboj took three wickets during the match.

This match marked MI’s second consecutive defeat against CSK this season. Previously, Mumbai sought revenge after suffering their heaviest defeat in IPL history against CSK earlier in the tournament. Despite Hardik Pandya winning the toss and opting to bat first, MI could not capitalize on their early advantage.

Following this match, CSK climbed to sixth place in the points table, while MI fell to seventh position after accumulating seven defeats this season. Their chances of making it to the top four have now vanished.

With CSK’s win probability reaching a staggering 100% during the match, they demonstrated dominance on their home ground at Chepauk. The performance by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Anshul Kamboj played a crucial role in this outcome.

As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on CSK as they aim for a playoff spot. The next matches will be critical for their chances of advancing further in IPL 2026.