Gaikwad, Kartik, bowlers push MI to the brink of elimination
CSK thumped MI for the second time this season to move up to sixth on the points table
02/05Result
44th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 2 2026
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
160/2 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
02/05Result
44th Match (N), Indian Premier League at Chennai, May 2 2026
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![Mumbai Indians]( "Mumbai Indians")
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![Chennai Super Kings]( "Chennai Super Kings")
160/2 (18.1/20 ov)
Player of the Match
Match Day
CSK's Ramakrishna Ghosh ruled out of IPL with foot fracture
CSK said he sustained the injury against Mumbai Indians in Chennai on Saturday
Bringing up Kartik Sharma, with a little 'duty of care' from Dhoni and Fleming
Kartik Sharma has had a rough time of it after joining CSK for a record fee, but finally came good with a match-winning half-century against Mumbai Indians
Anshul Kamboj has 'found a plan that works for him' and he's cashing in
Though the wickets have been coming in a rush, Ambati Rayudu feels Anshul Kamboj "still needs to improve his slower ball"
Suryakumar - the mind is willing but the hands are not
On Saturday night against Chennai Super Kings, Suryakumar Yadav scored quickly but couldn't score many, which has been his problem for much of IPL 2026
Kamboj catches up with Bhuvneshwar at the top of the IPL 2026 Purple Cap table
Here's how things stand on the Orange and Purple Cap tables at IPL 2026 at the end of the Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians contest
MI opt to bat; CSK hand a debut to Ghosh
Neither MS Dhoni or Rohit Sharma were fit to play
Jayawardene: Bumrah, Suryakumar are 'match winners', will keep coming back
"We just keep on pushing. I mean, that's what has worked for them for many years, that's where the success comes. Sometimes it will not have the results that they want."
A new twist to the old Dhoni saga
Every year, the question that comes up during the IPL is whether Dhoni will be able to play the next one. This year, it's whether he'll be able to play this one
Preview
CSK vs MI: IPL's iconic rivals fast approaching must-win territory
The two teams will yet again be without their former captains who defined IPL's 'El Clasico' - MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma
