'Louder than premier league': Jamie Overton in awe of Chepauk crowd as CSK crush MI
Chennai Super Kings secured a dominant eight-wicket victory over Mumbai Indians, significantly denting MI's playoff aspirations. Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten 67 and Kartik Sharma's 54* guided CSK to a comfortable chase after Anshul Kamboj's impressive bowling performance. Jamie Overton lauded the electric Chepauk crowd for their unwavering support.
“Cheers of the Chepauk crowd is almost louder than a Premier League game,” said Jamie Overton as Chennai Super Kings registered a commanding eight-wicket win over Mumbai Indians in the opening fixture of ‘Revenge Week’ in IPL 2026. Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes took a major hit after an eight-wicket loss to Chennai Super Kings at the M. A.
Chidambaram Stadium. The defeat all but ends MI’s chances of reaching the top four, while CSK stay alive in the race. After a strong start, MI collapsed from a promising position to finish at 159/7, with Naman Dhir top-scoring with 57.
The middle order once again faltered, unable to capitalise despite a solid platform. CSK’s bowling was led by Anshul Kamboj (3/32), while Noor Ahmad and Jamie Overton applied consistent pressure through the middle overs. In reply, CSK chased down the target comfortably, powered by an unbeaten 67 from captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and a steady 54* from Kartik Sharma.
The victory at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium not only completed a league double over their arch-rivals but also dealt a significant blow to Mumbai Indians’ playoff hopes, while keeping CSK firmly in contention.