CSK vs MI, IPL 2026 Match 44: Chennai Bowling Unit Dominates, Stops Mumbai Indians at 159

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Rishabh Satija
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In the CSK vs MI match, the Mumbai Indians scored 57/1 in 6 overs with a run rate of 9.50. CSK started very well, as Mukesh Choudhary conceded just 1 run in the first over, and Anshul Kamboj took the wicket of Will Jacks for 1 run. MI were struggling at 5/1 after 2 overs. Then Ryan Rickelton and Naman Dhir changed the game by playing attacking shots and rotating strike. 

Dhir hit a six in the 3rd over. The biggest moment came in the 5th over when Prashant Veer gave 18 runs, and Rickelton hit 3 sixes. In the 6th over, MI added 10 more runs. Rickelton played the main role, while Dhir supported well. MI finished the power play strong and now has a good chance to score 170 or more.

CSK vs MI Middle Overs Report: MI Lose Their Flow Midway

After the power play, the Mumbai Indians were 57/1, but the middle overs became difficult for them. In the 7th over, Noor Ahmad dismissed Ryan Rickelton, which was a big moment. Suryakumar Yadav came in and hit a four, while Naman Dhir kept scoring with singles and one boundary. 

From overs 8 to 10, MI played steady cricket, taking singles regularly. Suryakumar hit a four in the 9th over and a four and six in the 10th over. In the 11th over, Dhir hit two fours, but Ramakrishna Ghosh got Suryakumar out. In the 12th over, runs came slowly, and Noor Ahmad dismissed Tilak Varma. From overs 13 to 16, Hardik Pandya struggled, and MI reached 124/4.

CSK vs MI Death Overs Report: CSK Bowlers Finish Strong

In the CSK vs MI match, the Mumbai Indians reached 159/7 after 20 overs, but the last four overs did not go their way. At 135/5 after 17 overs, MI needed a big finish. In the 17th over, Naman Dhir hit a six and completed his fifty, but Jamie Overton dismissed him on the very next ball. In the 18th over, Anshul Kamboj removed Robin Minz and gave away only 7 runs. 

The 19th over was also tight as Hardik Pandya managed only singles and twos. In the final over, Hardik started with a four but got out trying to attack. Trent Boult hit a six later, but it was too late. CSK bowlers stayed calm in the death overs and stopped MI from reaching 170.

CSK vs MI Bowling Report: CSK Bowlers Control MI Well

In the CSK vs MI match, Chennai Super Kings bowlers did a great job and stopped Mumbai Indians at 159/7. Noor Ahmad was the best with 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs. Anshul Kamboj took 3 wickets for 32 runs. 

Jamie Overton gave only 23 runs and took 1 wicket. Ramakrishna Ghosh also took 1 wicket. Mukesh Choudhary bowled well early, while Prashant Veer was expensive. Overall, CSK bowlers took wickets at the right time.

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