Sanju Samson Shines with Century as CSK Defeats MI in IPL 2026

In a thrilling IPL 2026 match, Sanju Samson's century propelled Chennai Super Kings to a commanding 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians. Samson's performance, along with Akeal Hosein's exceptional bowling, not only secured the win but also set new records for both teams. This match marked a significant moment in Samson's career and highlighted the resilience of CSK following recent losses. Discover more about this historic game and its implications for the IPL standings.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 24, 2026, 01:16 IST

Samson Celebrates Match-Winning Century

Sanju Samson, the opener for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), expressed his joy after achieving a match-winning century against Mumbai Indians (MI) at Wankhede Stadium. He described this achievement as a significant milestone in his career following his Player of the Match accolade during IPL 2026 on Thursday night.

Insights from Samson on His Performance

After CSK's impressive 103-run victory over MI in this high-stakes match, Samson shared his approach to batting. He emphasized the importance of adapting to the conditions rather than sticking to a pre-planned strategy, especially since the ball was swinging early on, making batting challenging post-powerplay. "It feels amazing to score a century at Wankhede against MI. I focused on the conditions; the ball was swinging and holding a bit. After the powerplay, we lost wickets quickly, so it was crucial for a settled batsman to stay at the crease. The game guides you; there's no need for premeditation. With my experience, the team's success is my priority," he remarked during the post-match interview.

Team Spirit and Adaptability

Samson highlighted the significance of adaptability and taking responsibility within a young team. He noted the encouraging response from the squad following a series of losses, stating, "I feel it's my duty to grasp the game's dynamics. Although we are a young team, the attitude we've displayed after three defeats is commendable. Every match is crucial; we must be prepared and enjoy the game."

CSK's Commanding Victory

CSK's victory was marked by a remarkable performance, with Samson scoring a brilliant 101 off 54 balls, contributing to a total of 207/6. The bowling unit, led by Akeal Hosein, who took four wickets for just 17 runs, effectively dismantled MI's batting lineup, leading to their all-out score of 104.

Historic Records Broken

This victory propelled CSK to fifth place in the IPL 2026 standings and marked their largest win by runs in IPL history, surpassing their previous record of a 97-run victory against Kings XI Punjab in 2015. For MI, this defeat was their most significant loss by runs in IPL history, exceeding their previous worst of 87 runs against Rajasthan Royals in 2013. Additionally, the total of 104 runs is now MI's lowest score against CSK in IPL history, breaking their previous record of 136/8 in 2021. CSK has now triumphed in five of their last six matches against MI since 2023.