Chennai Super Kings delivered a masterclass in chasing, defeating Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets in IPL 2026 Match 44 at Chepauk. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad remained unbeaten on 67, and Dinesh Karthik on 54, as CSK climbed to sixth place with four victories in nine outings. MI, now with seven defeats, languish in ninth.
MI’s innings folded at 159/7 after choosing to set a total. Early trouble came with Jacks out for 1. Dhir-Rickelton’s 58-run alliance gave hope, Rickelton falling after a blistering 37 with five sixes. Suryakumar’s 21 off 12 and Dhir’s 57 (four fours, three sixes) pushed them close to 160, but CSK’s bowlers struck back.
Kamboj’s three scalps and Noor Ahmad’s two dismantled MI. In reply, CSK raced home in 18.1 overs. Samson departed for 11, but Gaikwad-Patel’s 49-run stand steadied. Patel’s 24 off 12 with two fours and sixes ignited the chase. The unbroken Gaikwad-Karthik duo then sealed victory with flair, showcasing CSK’s depth and resilience in T20 cricket.
