India, April 23 -- Sanju Samson once again justified Chennai Super Kings' decision to bring him from Rajasthan Royals. The CSK opener smacked an unbeaten 101 off 54 balls against Mumbai Indians on Thursday, and was his side's anchor as they reached 207/6 in 20 overs. He joined CSK in a trade after last season, following Ravindra Jadeja and Sam Curran's moves to RR.

This was Samson's second hundred of the season, having hammered an unbeaten 115 off 56 against Delhi Capitals. But he has been on the receiving end of criticism due to his inconsistency. But at the Wankhede Stadium, he was a man on a mission, clobbering 10 fours and six maximums. He was also striking at 184.04, reaching his ton in the final ball of the innings with a six.

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