Maharashtra vs Chennai Super Kings — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Maharashtra won the match by 8 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Maharashtra took on Chennai Super Kings on Apr 9, 2026, 09:09 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Maharashtra won the match by 8 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 201 runs and 12 wickets fall between Chennai Super Kings (100/10 in 9.2 overs) and Maharashtra (101/2 in 5.0 overs).
2. Chennai Super Kings Innings Breakdown (100/10)
Batting in the first innings, Chennai Super Kings finished on 100/10 from 9.2 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.71 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Chennai Super Kings accumulated 34 runs for the loss of 8 wickets. Shivam Dube spearheaded the batting effort with 47 runs off 16 balls (including 1 fours and 5 sixes at a strike rate of 293.8). Valuable middle-order support came from Rahul Chahar, who contributed 37 runs off 13 deliveries, while Ms Dhoni added 6 (5b). With the ball in the first innings, Sharne Warne led the bowling figures with 5/29 in 3.2 overs (economy 8.70), assisted by Lasith Malinga (3/39 in 3.0 overs).
3. Maharashtra Chase & Second Innings Summary (101/2)
Pursuing a target of 101 runs for victory, Maharashtra recorded 101/2 in 5.0 overs at a scoring rate of 20.20 runs per over. Kl Rahul anchored the chase for Maharashtra with 66 runs from 18 balls (5 fours, 7 sixes, strike rate 366.7), alongside Rohit Misal who chipped in with 26 off 8 balls. Defending the total, Matt Henry delivered a key spell of 2/43 across 2.0 overs at an economy rate of 21.50, while Ms Dhoni finished with 0/18 (1.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Kl Rahul and Rohit Misal (Maharashtra ), who combined for 74 runs off 20 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 2 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Kl Rahul making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sharne Warne (Maharashtra ) topped the match rankings with 146.0 total points, followed closely by Kl Rahul (108.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sharne Warne.