New Delhi: Mumbai Indians hit a new low after suffering a mammoth 103-run loss to the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium.
The much-anticipated battle between the two most successful IPL sides in history ended up a lopsided contest, as CSK dominated fellow five-time champions MI, triggering several unwanted records for the home side.
CSK not only dominated the match but also extended their supremacy in recent head-to-head encounters, with their fifth win in the last six encounters against MI since 2023.
Samson special floors MI
Asked to bat first. CSK rode on a magnificent unbeaten century by Sanju Samson to post a huge total of 207 for 6 in 20 overs. Samson remained unbeaten on 101 off 54 balls after completing his second century of the season and fifth overall. The former Rajasthan Royals batter also equalled Rohit Sharma in the list of most T20 centuries by an Indian with his eighth ton.
In reply, MI got off to the worst possible start, losing three wickets in the power play, and despite a 73-run stand between Suryakumar Yadav and Tilak Varma for the fourth wicket, they were bowled out for 104 in 18.3 overs.
Akeal Hosein was the standout bowler for CSK with figures of 1 for 17 in 4 overs, which also included a maiden.
MI set plethora of unwanted records
The shocking batting display saw MI lose their last seven wickets for just 20 runs. The dramatic collapse saw MI lose three straight games at Wankhede in a single IPL season for the first time.
The Hardik Pandya-led side set several unwanted records after the 103-run hammering.
Biggest defeat margin for MI in IPL (by runs)
103 vs CSK, Wankhede, IPL 2026
87 vs RR, Jaipur, IPL 2013
85 vs SRH, Vizag, IPL 2016
76 vs KXIP, Mohali, IPL 2011
66 vs KXIP, Mohali, IPL 2008
Biggest win margin for CSK in IPL (by runs)
103 vs MI, Wankhede, IPL 2026*
97 vs KXIP, Chennai, IPL 2015
93 vs DD, Abu Dhabi, IPL 2014
92 vs RCB, Gqeberha, IPL 2009
91 vs DC, DY Patil, IPL 2022
The paltry 104 is MI’s lowest total against CSK in IPL. The previous lowest was 136/8 at Dubai in the 2021 edition. The Mumbai mauling helped CSK surpass the Punjab Kings in the list of most wins against MI.
Most wins vs MI in IPL
19 – CSK (40 matches)*
18 – PBKS (35 matches)
17 – DC (38 matches)
16 – RCB (35 matches)
15 – RR (31 matches)
The Yellow Army also tied with PBKS in the list of most wins against MI at Wankhede with their sixth victory at the iconic venue.
CSK’s third win took them to the third spot in the points table while MI remain rooted in the eighth place following their fifth defeat of the season.
(Stats courtesy: Cricbuzz)