CSK Vs MI, IPL 2026: See Best Photos From Indian Premier League Match 44 At The Chepauk

Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bat against Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile Indian Premier League clash between the two five-time champions on Saturday. Mumbai Indians, currently ninth on the table with just four points, included young right-arm pacer Krish Bhagat in the side. Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad made two changes, bringing in Ramakrishna Ghosh for Gurjapneet Singh and Prashant Veer in place of Akeal Hosein.

Updated on: 2 May 2026 9:35 pm

Published at: 2 May 2026 8:18 pm

Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' Ramakrishna Ghosh takes the catch to dismiss Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Indian Premier League: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

Chennai Super Kings' Anshul Kamboj, center, celebrates with teammates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Will Jacks during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians

Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton, right, and batting partner Naman Dhir touch gloves during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad, center, celebrates with teammate Sanju Samson the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Ryan Rickelton during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' Ramakrishna Ghosh celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Suryakumar Yadav during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Mumbai Indians' Naman Dhir plays a shot during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Mumbai Indians' Naman Dhir celebrates his fifty runs during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' Noor Ahmad celebrates the wicket of Mumbai Indians' Tilak Varma during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya bats during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, left, runs to congratulate teammate Dewald Brevis for taking the catch to dismiss Mumbai Indians' captain Hardik Pandya during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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Chennai Super Kings' Anshul Kamboj, left, throws the ball at the stumps to attempt a runout during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in Chennai, India. | Photo: AP

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