MI Vs CSK, IPL 2026: Sanju Samson, Akeal Hosein Fashion Super Kings' 103-Run Thrashing Of Mumbai

India's T20 World Cup-winning hero Sanju Samson was back at his best with an unbeaten 101 before spinners tightened the noose as Chennai Super Kings thrashed Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in match 33 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday (April 23). Samson smashed his fifth IPL century, his second for CSK in four innings, to power the visitors to 207 for 6 after Mumbai opted to bowl. In reply, MI collapsed to 104 all out in 19 overs to succumb to their biggest defeat (by runs) in league history. For CSK, Windies left-arm spinner Akeal Hossain grabbed 4/17 in his third match this season, while Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmed showed perfect chemistry returning with 2/23 as CSK returned to winning ways after losing their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Updated on: 23 April 2026 11:38 pm

Published at: 23 April 2026 7:39 pm

MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Ruturaj Gaikwad

Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, right, celebrates with teammates after winning the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Ravi Shastri

Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya exchanges a handshake with former cricketer and commentator Ravi Shastri during the toss before an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Jasprit Bumrah

Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah bowls a delivery during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Sanju Samson

Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson plays a shot during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 T20 cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, in Mumbai, Maharashtra. | Photo: PTI/Kunal Patil

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, and Sanju Samson run between the wickets during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hits a six uring the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Allah Ghazanfar

Mumbai Indians' Allah Ghazanfar celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Allah Ghazanfar, second left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Sarfaraz Khan

Chennai Super Kings' Sarfaraz Khan bowled out by Mumbai Indians' Mitchell Santner during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Mitchell Santner

Mumbai Indians' Mitchell Santner, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Sarfaraz Khan during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Jasprit Bumrah fields the ball during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Allah Ghazanfar celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Dewald Brevis

Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Ashwani Kumar

Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Dewald Brevis during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Kartik Sharma

Chennai Super Kings' Kartik Sharma hits a six during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Ashwani Kumar celebrates the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Jamie Overton, right, during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Chennai Super Kings' Sanju Samson successfully takes the catch of Mumbai Indian's Danish Malewar during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Quinton de Kock

Mumbai Indians' Quinton de Kock bowled out by Chennai Super Kings' Mukesh Choudhary during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Naman Dhir

Mumbai Indians' Naman Dhir bowled out by Chennai Super Kings' Akeal Hosein during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Mukesh Choudhary

Chennai Super Kings' Mukesh Choudhary celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Quinton de Kock during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Suryakumar Yadav

Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Tilak Varma

Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav dives to compete a run during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav reacts after hitting by a ball during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma bowled out by Chennai Super Kings' Akeal Hosein during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Noor Ahmad

Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad, right, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Akeal Hosein

Chennai Super Kings' Akeal Hosein, centre, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Jamie Overton

Chennai Super Kings' Jamie Overton, left, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Krish Bhagat during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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MI Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 33 photo-Anshul Kamboj

Chennai Super Kings' Anshul Kamboj celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Shardul Thakur during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai. | Photo: AP/Rafiq Maqbool

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