CSK vs MI IPL 2026: Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj Restrict Mumbai Indians to 159/7
CSK vs MI IPL 2026: Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj restrict Mumbai Indians to 159/7 in Chennai. Naman Dhir scores 57 in crucial clash.
In a crucial IPL match at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) restricted Mumbai Indians (MI) to 159/7 after a disciplined bowling performance led by Noor Ahmad (2/26 in four overs) and Anshul Kamboj (3/32).
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The match saw MI struggle despite winning the toss, with Naman Dhir top-scoring with 57 off 37 balls, while captain Hardik Pandya scored 18 off 23 balls, reflecting batting difficulties. The innings has concluded, and the match is currently ongoing.
Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj Lead CSK Bowling Attack
CSK bowlers delivered a strong performance:
- Noor Ahmad: 2 wickets for 26 runs in 4 overs
- Anshul Kamboj: 3 wickets for 32 runs
Early momentum was built by:
- Mukesh Choudhary, who conceded just 1 run in the opening over
- Ramakrishna, making his IPL debut, took a stunning catch to dismiss Will Jacks
Key Moments in MI Innings
- Will Jacks was dismissed early after a brilliant catch by Ramakrishna
- Ryan Rickelton hit two sixes off Mukesh Choudhary and later smashed three sixes in an over against Prashant Veer, scoring 18 runs in that over
- MI reached 57/1 in the powerplay
However, momentum shifted:
- Naman Dhir was dropped by Shivam Dube on 19
- Rickelton was dismissed by Noor Ahmad, caught by Urvil Patel
- Suryakumar Yadav scored 21 off 12 balls but was dismissed by Ramakrishna Ghosh
- Tilak Varma got out attempting a sweep, caught by Ruturaj Gaikwad
MI Struggles in Middle Overs
Despite a decent start:
- MI played many dot balls in middle overs
- Could not accelerate scoring
- Hardik Pandya’s 18 off 23 balls highlighted the slowdown
The batting lineup failed to maintain momentum, leading to a below-par total.
Match Context
- Both teams are five-time champions
- The contest is critical as both sides are coming off disappointing performances
- The match remains important for their campaign survival
In the CSK vs MI IPL match in Chennai on May 2, Noor Ahmad (2/26) and Anshul Kamboj (3/32) led a disciplined bowling effort to restrict Mumbai Indians to 159/7, despite Naman Dhir’s 57 off 37 balls. With MI struggling for momentum after winning the toss, the match is currently ongoing, making it a crucial contest for both teams.
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