In a thrilling match at Wankhede Stadium on April 23, 2026, Sanju Samson delivered a masterclass with the bat, scoring an unbeaten 101 runs off 54 balls, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a formidable total of 207/6 against the Mumbai Indians (MI). Samson began aggressively, reaching 44 runs in just 20 balls during the powerplay, before slowing down to stabilize the innings as wickets fell around him. He brought up his fifty in the 11th over and finished strong, hitting two sixes and a boundary in the final over to secure his century. This performance not only marked his second century of the season but also made him the first CSK player to score a hundred against MI, setting a new record for the highest score by a CSK batter in this rivalry. With this century, Samson joins an elite group of players with five IPL centuries, trailing only behind Virat Kohli, Jos Buttler, and Chris Gayle. The match is crucial for both teams as they aim for playoff spots, with CSK and MI both having similar records at the start of the season.