Mukesh Choudhary

Mukesh Choudhary displayed immense courage. He played for his team Chennai Super Kings just a day after his mother's passing. He performed her last rites and then rejoined the squad. Choudhary took a wicket in his first over. He dedicated this moment to his mother. Chennai Super Kings secured a dominant victory over Mumbai Indians.

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.

Chennai Super Kings' crucial IPL 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians is overshadowed by the tragic passing of pacer Mukesh Choudhary's mother. He has left the team camp to attend her funeral and is expected to miss the match. Mukesh had recently returned to the playing XI, impressing with key wickets.

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians to teammate Mukesh Choudhary, who played despite his mother's recent passing. Gaikwad praised Choudhary's courage, while Sanju Samson's unbeaten 101 powered CSK to 207/6. Spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad then restricted MI to 104, securing a dominant win.

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings face a crucial IPL 2026 clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium, with both teams vying for a playoff spot. After recent losses, DC seeks momentum against a confident CSK, who are historically dominant in this fixture and have a strong record in New Delhi.

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 kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a dominant eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals. Sanju Samson's unbeaten 87 anchored a smooth chase after a clinical bowling performance restricted DC to 155. The win keeps CSK firmly in contention for a playoff berth.

Ramakrishna Ghosh made his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Mumbai Indians, a significant moment after his base price acquisition. Ghosh, a promising all-rounder from Maharashtra, impressed with a seven-wicket haul in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and demonstrated his batting prowess with a rapid half-century. His inclusion aims to bolster CSK's campaign with his disciplined bowling and lower-order hitting.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif backs Mumbai Indians to edge out Chennai Super Kings in their IPL 2026 clash, citing MI's squad depth and experience. Despite CSK's dominant win in their last encounter, Kaif believes Mumbai's potential match-winners give them an advantage, especially with CSK heavily reliant on Sanju Samson's form.

Chennai Super Kings boosted their IPL 2026 playoff hopes with a comfortable eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday.

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.

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.

In a big boost for DC bowling, South African pacer Lungi Ngidi came back into the side after missing few matches due to head injury that he had suffered during a home match against Punjab Kings on April 25.

Gujarat Titans opted to field first against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk, with both captains anticipating a challenging pitch. GT skipper Shubman Gill expressed confidence in chasing, citing good batting conditions and the return of Arshad Khan.

Both CSK and GT are at a critical juncture in IPL 2026 with identical 3-4 records. GT faces middle-order woes despite strong openers, while CSK battles injuries and player absences, relying heavily on Samson. Today's match at Chepauk, under intense heat, is expected to favor spinners and the team batting first.

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

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young pacers Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain aim to replicate their stellar performance against Chennai Super Kings. Key battles include Sanju Samson vs. Hinge, Travis Head vs. Anshul Kamboj, Heinrich Klaasen vs. Noor Ahmad, Abhishek Sharma vs. Mukesh Choudhary, and Ruturaj Gaikwad vs. Eshan Malinga, promising an exciting IPL encounter.

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.

Sunrisers Hyderabad's young pace duo, Praful Hinge and Sakib Hussain, will be key against Chennai Super Kings. Hinge impressed with 4/34 in the last match, supported by Hussain's four wickets. CSK, despite recent wins, face bowling challenges with Khaleel Ahmed out injured and MS Dhoni still unavailable.