Why CSK players are wearing black armbands against MI in IPL 2026 clash
Mumbai: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) players were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, drawing attention from viewers during the high-profile clash.
The black armbands were worn as a mark of respect for CSK pacer Mukesh Choudhary’s mother, Prem Devi, who passed away on April 21 after a prolonged illness.
The franchise chose to honour her memory during the match against Mumbai Indians, one of the biggest rivalries in Indian Premier League history.
Mukesh Choudhary had rushed to his hometown in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, after CSK’s previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad to perform the last rites of his mother.
Sources said Prem Devi had been undergoing treatment at Tata Hospital in Mumbai. It is also learnt that former CSK captain MS Dhoni remained in touch with the pacer during the difficult period and had visited his mother while she was under treatment.
Despite the personal tragedy, Mukesh Choudhary rejoined the CSK squad for the match against Mumbai Indians.
The black armbands were seen as a gesture of solidarity from the entire CSK team, paying tribute to their teammate’s late mother during the match at Wankhede.
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Samson 101 not out powers CSK to MI's biggest IPL defeat
Mumbai (PTI): India's recent T20 World Cup-winning hero Sanju Samson was back at his best with an unbeaten 101 before spinners tightened the noose as Chennai Super Kings crushed Mumbai Indians by 103 runs in an IPL clash between two five-time champions, here on Thursday.
Samson smashed his fifth IPL century, second for CSK in four innings, to power Chennai Super Kings to 207/6 after Mumbai Indians opted to bowl.
In reply, MI collapsed to 104 all out in 19 overs to succumb to their biggest defeat in the IPL.
For CSK, Windies left-arm spinner Akeal Hossain grabbed 4/17 in his third match this season, while Afghanistan left-arm wrist spinner Noor Ahmed showed perfect chemistry returning with 2/23 as CSK returned to winning ways after losing their last match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Tilak Varma (37) and Suryakumar Yadav (35) only managed double-digit scores as MI endured a shocking collapse in front of their home fans at the Wankhede.
Earlier, CSK opener and keeper-batter Samson held the innings together with wickets falling at regular intervals at the other end to stay till the end.
Samson hit 10 fours and six sixes in his 54-ball unbeaten knock.
For MI, AM Ghazanfar and Ashwani Kumar bagged two wickets each, while Jasprit Bumrah was tidy with 1/31.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 207/6; 20 overs (Sanju Samson 101 not out, Ruturaj Gaikwad 22, Dewald Brevis 21; Ashwani Kumar 2/37, AM Ghazanfar 2/25, Jasprit Bumrah 1/31). Mumbai Indians 104; 19 overs (Akeal Hosein 4/17, Noor Ahmed 2/23). CSK won by 103 runs.
