MI vs CSK — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
IPL 2026 • CSK won the match by 103 run
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of IPL 2026, MI took on CSK on May 4, 2026, 04:30 PM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: CSK won the match by 103 run. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 311 runs and 16 wickets fall between CSK (207/6 in 20.0 overs) and MI (104/10 in 19.0 overs).
2. CSK Innings Breakdown (207/6)
Batting in the first innings, CSK finished on 207/6 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 10.35 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, CSK accumulated 73 runs for the loss of 2 wickets. Sanju Samson spearheaded the batting effort with 101 runs off 54 balls (including 10 fours and 6 sixes at a strike rate of 187.0). Valuable middle-order support came from Ruturaj Gaikwad , who contributed 22 runs off 14 deliveries, while Dewald Brevis added 21 (11b). The bowling side conceded 9 extra runs (wides: 5, no-balls: 3, byes: 0, leg-byes: 1). With the ball in the first innings, AM Ghazanfar led the bowling figures with 2/25 in 4.0 overs (economy 6.25), assisted by Ashwani Kumar (2/37 in 4.0 overs).
3. MI Chase & Second Innings Summary (104/10)
Pursuing a target of 208 runs for victory, MI recorded 104/10 in 19.0 overs at a scoring rate of 5.47 runs per over. Tilak Varma anchored the chase for MI with 37 runs from 29 balls (5 fours, 0 sixes, strike rate 127.6), alongside Suryakumar Yadav who chipped in with 36 off 30 balls. Defending the total, Akeal Hosein delivered a key spell of 4/17 across 4.0 overs at an economy rate of 4.25, while Noor Ahmed finished with 2/24 (4.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav (MI), who combined for 68 runs off 56 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 11 catches, 0 run-outs, and 0 stumpings, with Sanju Samson 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—Akeal Hosein (CSK) topped the match rankings with 158.0 total points, followed closely by Sanju Samson (147.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson .