Sanju Samson Smashes Unbeaten Century as CSK Set 208-Run Target for MI
Sanju Samson recorded his fifth career Indian Premier League century, guiding the Chennai Super Kings to a total of 207/6 against the Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday.
The Chennai opening batter remained unbeaten on 101 off 54 deliveries, anchoring the innings as wickets fell at regular intervals. Samson secured his century on the final ball of the innings, hitting a boundary off bowler Krish Bhagat.
Milestones and Statistical Highlights
Samson’s innings included 10 boundaries and six sixes. This performance marks his second century of the 2026 season and establishes him as the first Chennai Super Kings batter to register an individual century against the Mumbai Indians.
With this innings, Samson tied Rohit Sharma for the second-most centuries in T20 cricket among Indian players. He also moved into a tie for fourth place on the all-time IPL century leaders list.
Most Centuries in T20s (Indian Players)
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 9 |
| Abhishek Sharma | 9 |
| Rohit Sharma | 8 |
| Sanju Samson | 8 |
Most Centuries in IPL History
| Player | Centuries |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 8 |
| Jos Buttler | 7 |
| Chris Gayle | 6 |
| KL Rahul | 5 |
| Sanju Samson | 5 |
Mumbai Indians Bowling Summary
The Mumbai Indians utilized multiple bowlers to contain the Chennai batting order. The bowling figures for the primary wicket-takers include:
- AM Ghazanfar: 2 wickets
- Ashwani Kumar: 2 wickets
- Jasprit Bumrah: 1 wicket for 31 runs
For complete match statistics and updates, visit the Board of Control for Cricket in India official website.