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Kolkata Knight Riders, needing a win to stay in IPL 2026 playoff contention, opted to bowl first against Mumbai Indians at Eden Gardens. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane expressed the team's focus on winning their remaining two games. Mumbai, already out of the running, welcomed back Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav, aiming to finish strongly.

PL 2026’s CSK vs MI clash began with a major surprise as neither MS Dhoni nor Rohit Sharma featured in the playing XIs. Mumbai Indians opted to bat first after winning the toss, while both teams made multiple changes. Several stars, including Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Suryakumar Yadav, have struggled this season. CSK have relied heavily on Sanju Samson, while MI’s bowling woes continue with the tournament’s worst economy rate.

Punjab's Raghu Sharma made his IPL debut as an Impact Player for Mumbai Indians against Chennai Super Kings on May 2. The 33-year-old leg-spinner, a product of persistent domestic efforts, finally earned his maiden cap after a long journey. Sharma's inclusion highlighted MI's strategic moves amidst a challenging season, as they sought to bounce back from a previous heavy defeat.

Chennai Super Kings host Mumbai Indians tonight in a crucial IPL clash at Chepauk. Both struggling five-time champions are fighting for playoff survival. CSK, currently sixth, faces a ninth-placed MI, who suffered a heavy defeat against them recently. Expect a batting-friendly pitch with dew influencing the second innings.

Chennai Super Kings secured a vital eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, bolstered by a disciplined bowling attack led by Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj. Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 67 anchored the chase, with strong support from Kartik Sharma, ensuring CSK's playoff hopes remain alive while pushing MI further down the table.

Mumbai Indians posted a huge 243/5 thanks to Ryan Rickelton's 123. Chasing this target, Abhishek Sharma and Travis Head formed a record opening partnership. Their 129-run stand put Sunrisers Hyderabad in a strong position. This partnership now equals the record for most century stands for the opening wicket in IPL history.

Quinton de Kock has been ruled out of Mumbai Indians' match against Sunrisers Hyderabad due to a wrist injury sustained in practice. Ryan Rickelton will replace him at the top of the order. Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat first at the Wankhede Stadium.

Mumbai Indians, enduring a dismal season, face bottom-placed Lucknow Super Giants in a crucial 'wooden spoon' battle. MI's superstars, including Bumrah and Pandya, must find form to avoid slipping further down the table. LSG, despite a losing streak, possess a strong bowling attack. Both teams desperately need a win to salvage pride.

Ravichandran Ashwin criticised Hardik Pandya for giving rookie Krish Bhagat the death overs in Indian Premier League 2026 against Chennai Super Kings, where he conceded 31 runs. Ashwin felt Pandya should have taken responsibility, citing his experience. He also highlighted the pressure of replacing Rohit Sharma. Despite Pandya’s poor form, coach Mahela Jayawardene backed him ahead of the next game against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Mumbai Indians face a critical juncture in IPL 2026, struggling with five losses in seven matches and a historic heavy defeat. Despite a history of comebacks, their current form, marked by team instability and inconsistent performances, is concerning. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad arrive on a four-match winning streak, presenting a formidable challenge.

Sanju Samson completed his century on the last ball of the innings with a four off Krish Bhagat's bowl. That was his second century of the season, his second for CSK and his fifth in the IPL history.

CSK players were wearing black armbands due to CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother passing away on Tuesday after a year-long battle with illness.

Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill won the toss and chose to field against Mumbai Indians, citing potential dew. Mumbai, under pressure after four losses, sees Rohit Sharma absent and introduces two debutants, Krish Bhagat and Danish Malewar. Gujarat, with a steadier campaign, aims to build momentum against a struggling Mumbai side.

Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings captains Hardik Pandya and Ruturaj Gaikwad are under pressure. Both teams are struggling for momentum. Pandya has low runs and high economy. Gaikwad is not translating individual success to leadership. Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni's availability is uncertain. The match takes place at Wankhede Stadium.

While conducting the toss, Shastri introduced Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya but stopped briefly before naming Gaikwad.

This was the first Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings match without both Rohit and Dhoni. In earlier games between the two sides, at least one of them had always played.

Mumbai Indians’ coach Mahela Jayawardene cut a dejected figure as he settled into his seat during the post-match press conference. The depressed body language was a realisation that things will only get harder from here on, after their archrivals Chennai Super Kings handed them their biggest defeat in IPL history on Thursday.

MS Dhoni's highly anticipated return to IPL 2026 action was not to be, as he remained sidelined due to a calf strain. While Dhoni was seen engaging with a robotic dog during practice, fans continue to await his comeback. Mumbai Indians won the toss and chose to field against Chennai Super Kings.