Sanju Samson's Century Leads Chennai Super Kings to Historic Victory Over Mumbai Indians
IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's special century powers CSK over MI
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In a remarkable performance at Wankhede Stadium, Sanju Samson scored a century, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a 103-run victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI) in IPL 2026. This victory marks CSK's largest win by runs in IPL history and MI's heaviest defeat ever.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 101 runs off 54 balls, earning the Player of the Match title.
- 02CSK's total of 207 runs led to a dominant victory, with MI bowled out for just 104.
- 03This win is CSK's largest margin of victory in IPL history, surpassing a previous record of 97 runs.
- 04MI's defeat is their heaviest by runs in IPL history.
- 05Akeal Hosein's bowling performance included a four-wicket haul, contributing significantly to CSK's win.
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In a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium, Sanju Samson (opener for Chennai Super Kings) achieved a match-winning century, scoring 101 runs off 54 balls. His performance helped CSK secure a 103-run victory over the Mumbai Indians, marking CSK's largest win by runs in IPL history. CSK posted a total of 207/6, while MI struggled to reach 104 all out, marking their heaviest defeat in IPL history. Akeal Hosein was instrumental with the ball, taking four wickets for just 17 runs. This match also highlighted the resilience of CSK, who bounced back after previous losses, climbing to fifth place in the IPL 2026 standings. The atmosphere at Wankhede was electric, with Samson noting the unique experience of playing for CSK in front of their vibrant yellow-clad supporters.
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This significant victory boosts CSK's morale and standing in the league, providing a much-needed confidence boost after recent losses.
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