India, April 24 -- India's recent 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 crushed Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in an IPL clash between two five-time champions, here on Thursday.

Samson smashed his fifth IPL century, second for CSK in four innings, to power Chennai Super Kings to 207/6 after the Mumbai Indians opted to bowl. In reply, MI collapsed to 104 all out in 19 overs to succumb to their biggest defeat in the IPL.

Samson anchored a faltering Chennai Super Kings with his second century of the season, steering the visitors to a competitive 207 for six against the Mumbai Indians in their Indian Premier League clash at the Wankhede Stadiu...