Chennai Super Kings sealed a comprehensive win by 8 wickets against the Mumbai Indians on May 2nd at the Chepauk. This marked their fourth win of the season as they moved to the sixth position of the IPL points table. CSK had to chase 157 runs, and Kartik Sharma finished the chase with a boundary. The youngster scored 54 runs in 40 balls while captain Ruturaj Gaikwad scored his second consecutive half-century. CSK won the match, having 7 balls to spare.
| Yesterday's IPL Match | Winner | Result |
| CSK vs MI - Match 44 | Chennai Super Kings | Won by 8 wickets |
| Team | Score |
| MI | 159/7 (20 Overs) |
| CSK | 160/2 (18.1 Overs) |
| Category | Player | Team | Performance |
| Most Runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 67 runs (48 balls) |
| Most Wickets | Anshul Khamboj | CSK | 3/32 |
| Most Sixes | Ryan Rickelton | MI | 5 sixes |
| Most 4s | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 4 sixes |
| Dot balls | Anshul Khamboj | CSK | 12 dots |
| Player of the Match | Ruturaj Gaikwad | CSK | 67 runs (48 balls) |
At the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Mumbai Indians posted 159/7 after electing to bat, riding on Naman Dhir’s 57 off 37 and Ryan Rickelton’s brisk 37. Despite a promising 99/2 at one stage, regular wickets stalled momentum. Anshul Kamboj (3/32) and Noor Ahmad (2/26) led the bowling effort for Chennai Super Kings.
In response, CSK chased down 160 in 18.1 overs, finishing at 160/2. Ruturaj Gaikwad anchored the innings with an unbeaten 67 off 48, while Kartik Sharma’s 54* ensured control through the middle overs. Urvil Patel added a quick 24 off 12 to set the tone early. Mumbai’s bowlers struggled for breakthroughs, with only Jasprit Bumrah and AM Ghazanfar picking up a wicket each as CSK completed a comfortable eight-wicket win.
| Date | Opponent | Result | Margin |
| May 2, 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Won | 8 wickets |
| April 26, 2026 | Gujarat Titans | Lost | 8 wickets |
| April 23, 2026 | Mumbai Indians | Won | 103 runs |
| April 18, 2026 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lost | 10 runs |
| April 14, 2026 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Won | 32 runs |
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