In the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) achieved a convincing eight-wicket victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI), successfully chasing down a target of 160 runs with 11 balls remaining. This win propelled CSK to sixth place in the points table. Following the match, Rohit Pawar, a member of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly representing Karjat-Jamkhed, commended the contributions of players from the Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA), specifically Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ramakrishna Ghosh, and Mukesh Choudhary, who played pivotal roles in the victory. Pawar emphasized the importance of the opportunities and facilities provided by the MCA, which have enabled players to excel in the IPL. In the match, MI set a target of 159 runs, with Naman Dhir scoring 57 runs. CSK's bowlers, particularly Anshul Kamboj and Noor Ahmad, effectively restricted runs, while Gaikwad anchored CSK's innings with a stellar 67 runs. CSK will next compete against the Delhi Capitals at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.