Samson, spin twins decimate MI as CSK win IPL El Clasico without Thala

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings (207/6) beat Mumbai Indians (104-all out in 19 ovs) by 103 runs at Wankhede Stadium.

There was a time, not too long ago, when anything around 200 at the Wankhede felt like a starting point, not a winning score. The ground has seen too many chases, too many counterattacks, too many nights when the team batting second refused to blink. There are evenings here when 200 doesn’t feel safe. And then there are nights when it looks a long way away.

This was one of those nights. Chennai Super Kings didn’t just defend 207, they controlled the game for most of the evening, dismantling Mumbai Indians with calm decisions, clear roles and players stepping up at the right moments.