Chennai, May 2 -- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Mumbai Indians (MI) by eight wickets in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 match on Saturday at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma headlined CSK's chase of 160 runs with unbeaten fifties.

While Gaikwad scored 67 off 48 balls, Kartik made 54 off 40 balls, getting CSK over the line with 11 balls to spare. Earlier, the Mumbai Indians scored 159/7 in 20 overs on the back of a 57-run innings by Naman Dhir.

The chase began with drama as Mumbai's pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah struck early. Sanju Samson (11 runs off 9 balls), who has been in scintillating form this season, was sent back for just 11 in the second over, caught by Ryan Rickelton....