IPL 2026: Mumbai Indians crush CSK in opening match
Mumbai Indians started their IPL 2026 campaign with a dominant performance against Chennai Super Kings at the iconic Wankhede Stadium on Saturday night.
Match Summary
Rohit Sharma won the toss and elected to field first — a decision that paid rich dividends as the Mumbai bowling attack dismantled CSK for just 142 runs in 20 overs.
Scorecard
| Batsman | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | 34 | 28 | 4 | 1 |
| Devon Conway | 22 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| MS Dhoni (c) | 18 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
Key Performances
Bowling: Jasprit Bumrah 4/22, Hardik Pandya 2/18, Trent Boult 2/24
Batting: Suryakumar Yadav 87* (54), Rohit Sharma 34 (28), Ishan Kishan 22* (14)
Match Analysis
The pitch at Wankhede offered good bounce throughout the match. Mumbai's decision to field first was vindicated when Bumrah struck twice in his opening over.
Suryakumar Yadav's innings was the highlight of the chase — his 360-degree batting left the CSK bowlers clueless as MI crossed the line with 8 balls to spare.
