In a nail-biting match in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the BRSABV Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Sunday, the Kolkata Knight Riders defeated the Lucknow Super Giants in a thrilling Super Over, thanks in part to Sunil Narine’s double strike and Rinku Singh’s match-winning boundary, which helped them move up from the bottom of the points standings.

The way for the first Super Over of the current season to take place was set up when the two teams were tied at 155, the 16th such occurrence in the tournament’s history, due to a final-ball six from Mohammed Shami.

Following Nicholas Pooran and Aiden Markram, Rishabh Pant was released by LSG. The ball was given to Narine, and he quickly turned the game in KKR’s advantage.

On the first ball, Pooran was bowled out when he attempted a slog sweep. Markram was defeated by a superb relay catch involving Rovman Powell and Rinku Singh close to the boundary rope after Pant managed a single. As a result, LSG was only able to score one run in its Super Over innings, which was the lowest total in the one-over shootout in an IPL match.

In response, KKR placed its faith in Powell and Rinku to complete the task. Mohsin Khan, who had previously taken a five-for, was replaced by Prince Yadav, who was tasked with protecting four runs.

The KKR victory was sealed when Prince missed the yorker and Rinku opened the bat face and sliced through the square boundary on the off-side from the very first delivery of their chase.

Earlier in the evening, Rinku had a fantastic night, as he had taken four catches in the outfield during regular game time and hit his highest T20 score of 83 not out off 50 balls, including four sixes in the last over, to help LSG past 150. Rinku’s calm and strength guaranteed KKR their second victory of the season as Narine bowled with accuracy despite the pressure.

In the past, KKR hadn’t had things go their way since Mohsin had chosen 5-23, the finest stats of the current campaign, after he had run through the lineup. After that, Rinku came out and rescued KKR from danger with his undefeated 51-ball innings that included seven fours and five sixes, at a strike rate of 162. 75, including 26 runs off Digvesh Rathi in the last over.

Tim Seifert’s innings for KKR started poorly when he chipped to cover off Mohsin, who then bowled Ajinkya Rahane out for 10 after making a mistake to mid-on. On nine, Angkrish Raghuvanshi was controversially ruled out for impeding the field, and shortly after, Rovman Powell left after gloving behind Mohsin, leaving KKR at 31/4 in 6. 1 overs.

Cameron Green attempted a counterattack, hitting three sixes in his 21-ball 34, but Mohsin’s persistent spell accounted for him as well. As KKR seemed set to score poorly, the left-arm pacer finished a five-wicket haul by taking Anukul Roy for a golden duck.

With Ramandeep Singh and Sunil Narine, though, Rinku maintained his ground and stitched brief, undefeated stands of 20 and 62. In the 19th over, he scored his fifty off 42 deliveries with a drive against Mohammed Shami. His acceleration, albeit late, was decisive. In a spectacular demonstration of power hitting, he launched Rathi for four straight sixes—over long-on, deep extra cover, long-on once more, and cow corner—after making it through a review in the last over.

The three-time champions were given a fighting chance to win the game by Rinku’s late surge, which helped KKR break the 150-run barrier—something that seemed impossible when the team was seven down.

After losing Mitchell Marsh early to Vaibhav Arora in the power play while chasing 156, Rishabh Pant and Aiden Markram stabilized the innings with a 57-run partnership. Pant didn’t begin to take more chances until Sunil Narine caught him out at long-off for 42 after a successful review, while Markram’s smooth 31 came to a close with his capture by long-off.

Nicholas Pooran’s poor performance continued when he was easily dismissed by Varun Chakaravarthy, putting LSG in a difficult position.

With aggressive strokeplay, Himmat Singh (19) and Ayush Badoni (24) then resurrected optimism. Rinku had a fantastic night in the field with four catches, but George Linde managed to score a few quick runs before being caught.

The equation called for 17 runs off the last over, which Kartik Tyagi bowled, and the game swung wildly. After he bowled a no-ball, Himmat hit a free hit for four before being taken at deep square-leg.

Prince Yadav only got a bye with eight needed off four balls, leaving Shami on strike. Shami sent the last delivery over the fence at long-off to tie the scores after a dot ball. Since then, Narine and Rinku have been blocking LSG, which is currently at the bottom of the points standings.

Brief scores:
Kolkata Knight Riders 155/7 in 20 overs (Rinku Singh 83 not out, Cameron Green 34; Mohsin Khan 5/23, George Linde 1/18)
Lucknow Super Giants 155/8 in 20 overs (Rishabh Pant 42, Aiden Markram 31; Vaibhav Arora 2-24, Varun Chakaravarthy 2-33)

Super Over: LSG 1/2 lost to KKR 4/0

Mrunal Thakur, an actress, claims that she manifested her collaboration with Varun Dhawan in 2015 and that the actor helped her overcome her fear of dancing.

Mrunal, who is about to share screen time with Varun in the next comedy “Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai” in what is a full circle moment for her, wished the actor and said that filming with him felt like home.

Life truly listened, from manifesting in 2015 to sharing the screen in 2026. Happy, happiest birthday to the person who made me feel less afraid to dance and at ease in front of the camera,” Mrunal wrote.

Mrunal wishes she had made “Mr Wow” proud.

“I hope I made you proud HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR WOW P. S. I wished you first, even if it was just one day before hehe,” she finished.

The comment section of Varun’s article elicited a “wow” response.

On May 22, Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai is scheduled for release. The movie, which David Dhawan directed, is about a guy who had been turned down by several girls. He was in a love relationship with loneliness. But then he gets help from God, and all of a sudden, his mind is full of a lot of different ideas.

“Hai Jawani Toh Pyaar Hona Hai” is a popular song from David Dhawan’s movie Biwi No 1, starring Sushmita Sen, Salman Khan, and Karisma Kapoor, as many people are unaware. It is thought that this well-known song served as the inspiration for the title of the upcoming play.

David Dhawan’s 45 films include “Hero No. 1”, “Deewana Mastana”, Shola Aur Shabnam, Raja Babu, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Haseena Maan Jaayegi Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya? , Partner, Chashme Baddoor, and Main Tera Hero, to name a few.

To the joy of movie enthusiasts and fans, the creators of director Merlapaka Gandhi‘s highly anticipated horror-comedy ‘Korean Kanakaraju,’ starring actor Varun Tej, released a behind-the-scenes video for the film’s wildly popular single ‘Kamsahamnida‘ on Friday.

The link to the BTS video was shared on the social media timelines of First Frame Entertainment, which is co-producing the movie with UV Creations.

Behind every crazy vibe song, it said, there’s an even crazier making! The BTS for Korean Kanakaraju’s debut single, Kamsahamnida, is shown here.

The song, the music of which was scored by Thaman, was released on April 11 of this year to an audience that was not familiar with it. The film begins with Ritika Naik playfully saying ‘Kamsahamnida,’ which prompts Varun Tej to ask what it means.

Her Korean response, “Thank you,” sets the tone for the romantic connection between them.

The song is a fusion of popular mainstream themes and delicate Korean influences, creating a lighthearted and upbeat atmosphere. The innocence of new love is captured in Shyam’s writing at Kasarala, and the emotion is exquisitely enhanced by Sid Sriram’s soft yet expressive voice. With choreography that reflects the song’s upbeat attitude, Yash Master enhances the visual appeal.

Varun Tej’s on-screen persona is vibrant and effortless, with a massive, rough appearance, and his connection with Ritika seems to be bright, energetic, and refreshingly fresh. The song’s immediate repetitiveness is due to their moments together, which are set against the upbeat music of Thaman.

The team is expected to announce the release date soon, as filming is about to wrap up.

The filmmakers revealed the start of the film’s last production schedule in Korea last month, as you may remember.

The crew had then planned a key one-week itinerary in Korea with meticulous care, according to sources close to the movie unit.

The filmmakers captured songs and some important moments during this period. The itinerary included Ritika Nayak, Satya, and Varun Tej. During this schedule, the sequences were filmed in vibrant Korean settings.

With a lavish budget, the movie combines humor and horror with a fascinating cross-cultural element, taking place in both Indian and Korean settings.

According to sources, Varun Tej’s character will be unlike any he has ever played and will portray him in a whole different way.

The release of the title sneak peek on Varun Tej’s birthday had already sparked a lot of excitement for the movie.

A photographer from India is seen being tortured by police officers in Korea during the title peek. The police are requesting the photographer to provide information about the whereabouts of someone they know as Kanakaraju.

At first, the photographer has trouble comprehending since he doesn’t speak the language. He tells the interpreter (Ritika Nayak) that he has no idea where Kanakaraju is when she arrives and explains what the police want from him.

However, on a night with a full moon, Varun Tej plays the role of a possessed Kanakaraju who enters the station and kills the Korean police officers with a Samurai sword.

The photographer remarks that this Kanakaraju isn’t our Kanakaraju… after he bursts into laughter and tells me I’m back in Korean.

Manoj Reddy Katasani handled the cinematography, and Satyaa G handled the editing for the movie.

The Reserve Bank of India revoked Paytm Payments Bank Limited‘s license on Friday due to noncompliance with the regulatory requirements stipulated in its payments bank license.

In a decisive step, the central bank said the organization would no longer be allowed to conduct banking activities and declared that it would petition the High Court to begin the process of closing the bank.

According to its directive, the central bank said that, as of the close of business on April 24, the RBI has revoked Paytm Payments Bank Limited’s banking license, which was granted under Section 22(4) of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949 (‘BR Act’).

“Therefore, with immediate effect, Paytm Payments Bank Limited is forbidden from engaging in the business of ‘banking’ as defined in Section 5(b) or any other business as listed in Section 6 of the Banking Regulation Act, 1949,” the RBI added.

The RBI stated that it will petition the High Court for the bank’s liquidation.

The RBI said that Paytm Payments Bank has sufficient liquidity to cover all of its deposit obligations, guaranteeing that depositors’ interests will be protected during the closure.

According to the central bank, “Paytm Payments Bank Limited has sufficient liquidity to meet all of its deposit liabilities upon the bank’s closure.”

Additionally, it said that there would be no advantage to the public or purpose in allowing the bank to continue operating.

The RBI stated that “allowing the bank to continue as envisioned in Section 22 (3) (e) of the BR Act would not serve any useful purpose or public interest.”

According to the central bank, “the bank violated the provisions of Section 22(3)(g) of the BR Act by failing to comply with the terms specified in the Payments Bank license issued to it.”

The bank had previously been instructed to halt the enrollment of new clients as of March 11, 2022.

Subsequently, the RBI stated that several business restrictions were placed on the bank on January 31, 2024, and February 16, 2024, which, among other things, prohibited any further deposits, credits, or top-ups in prepaid instruments, wallets, and other existing customer accounts.

The Bharat Taxi driver onboarding program was officially launched in Mumbai on Friday by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, according to an official announcement. The action represents a major advance in enhancing urban mobility and drivers’ quality of life.

Hundreds of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers, representatives of transport unions, and members of cooperative organizations took part in the program.

In order to fortify India’s developing mobility ecosystem, Goyal highlighted the significance of collaborative and technology-driven models.

According to him, Bharat Taxi gives drivers access to digital tools that can help increase transparency, income, and respect for their labor, as well as the chance to participate as partners.

According to the minister, projects like this one point to the future course of India’s urban transportation infrastructure.

The initiative, according to the Ministry of Cooperation, seeks to increase access to structured digital platforms that promote driver participation, increase transparency, and provide more earning potential.

The onboarding campaign is a component of broader initiatives to improve driver-first mobility systems in big cities.

The initiative aims to foster an inclusive and sustainable environment for commuters and drivers by streamlining the onboarding process, increasing operational efficiency, and providing more consistent access to ride demand.

Mumbai joins a growing list of cities, including Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Lucknow, where organized mobility networks are expanding at a steady pace.

The strong backing from local driver unions in Mumbai has bolstered confidence in the platform’s expansion plans and its dedication to creating a solid driver ecosystem in the city, according to Vivek Pandey, COO of Bharat Taxi, who described Mumbai as a high-potential market.

The platform’s expansion is shown by recent operational statistics, which include around 5. 17 lakh drivers, more than 50 lakh customers onboarded, and about 10 lakh rides facilitated each month throughout several cities.

The ministry claims that the growth is in line with the vision of Amit Shah, Minister for Home and Cooperation, to see Bharat Taxi operating in every major city in India over the next three years, with Mumbai serving as a significant turning point in this plan for national expansion.

A strong charge was led by veteran Virat Kohli (81) and Devdutt Padikkal (55) as the Royal Challengers.

In the 34th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Friday, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated the Gujarat Titans (GT) by five wickets.

Kohli attempted his trademark flick off Mohammed Siraj early in the game, but he hit it too high, and Washington Sundar dropped it at short midwicket, giving RCB a stroke of luck. This error was costly.

After a little period of fortune for Impact Player Jacob Bethell, who edged one to backward point and was caught by Kagiso Rabada, Kohli swiftly regained his rhythm.

Padikkal made an immediate impression. He assumed Rabada’s speed, which was measured at 153. 6 kph, and blasted a six over deep square leg. After that, he punished Siraj for his errors by hitting a towering six over extra cover and making mistakes with his boundaries.

Shortly after that, Kohli joined in, moving down the track against Rabada and becoming the first batsman to reach this milestone by hitting his 800th IPL four.

With a string of boundaries and sixes, including a flick, a pull, and a loft over long-off, Padikkal destroyed Prasidh Krishna in the middle overs, shifting the momentum.

He then went after Rashid Khan, blasting him for six over long-off and sweeping for another six, giving him a scorching half-century off only 30 balls. He reached 50 runs in just 20 balls at one point.

At the same time, Kohli took full advantage of his early opportunity. With his 300th IPL six, which he pulled against Rashid, he achieved a major milestone, placing him in a select group behind just Rohit Sharma and Chris Gayle.

Kohli was unwilling to play a backseat role, so he went after Rabada, hitting a flick for four and a massive six over deep midwicket, which helped maintain the needed run rate.

With a googly that struck the bails, Rashid tricked Padikkal into ending his innings at 55 runs from 27 balls. But Kohli persisted, launching two straight sixes at Jason Holder, one over mid-off and the other a strong flick over deep midwicket.

The seasoned player ultimately fell for 81 runs off 44 balls, slicing a slower delivery from Holder onto his stumps. By that time, RCB had gained command of the chase, maintaining a comfortable lead with their rapid scoring.

Sai Sudharsan‘s outstanding century helped the Gujarat Titans earlier in the day establish a strong score of 205/3. Before taking command as the conditions got better, the left-hander had to contend with a challenging beginning against Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, both of whom were able to generate movement and bounce.

With the help of Sudharsan’s 41 runs off of 27 balls, GT was able to score 57/0 during the power play.

With a combination of innovative strokes and measured aggression, he continued to rule the middle overs, reaching his half-century in 33 balls. He achieved his 2000th IPL run with a slog sweep after delivering an uppercut to Krunal Pandya for six, making him the fastest player to reach this milestone in 47 innings, ahead of Gayle, Shaun Marsh, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and KL Rahul. This was a notable moment.

In the end, Sudharsan was dismissed by Hazlewood for a fantastic 100 off 58 deliveries, killing any chance of a late rally. The GT surpassed the 200-mark thanks to contributions from Jos Buttler and Shubman Gill, as well as a late surge from Holder and Washington Sundar.

Nonetheless, Kohli and Padikkal spearheaded RCB’s fierce retaliation, maintaining their lead in the high-scoring game that followed.

By hitting sixes off Rashid Khan, Rajat Patidar and Jitesh Sharma attempted to bring the game to a conclusion, but the leg-spinner retaliated by catching Jitesh in the covers.

From the opposite end, left-arm spinner Manav Suthar fooled Patidar in the air, causing him to hit a miscue to extra cover and leaving RCB with five wickets down. The chase seemed to be falling apart when Krunal Pandya seized control.

He launched a decisive counterattack against Suthar in the 18th over by hitting back-to-back boundaries and then a massive six over deep midwicket. RCB won the game by five wickets, thanks in part to Krunal’s undefeated 23 runs off 12 deliveries, which included 17 runs in the over.

Brief scores:
Gujarat Titans 205/3 in 20 overs (Sai Sudharsan 100, Shubman Gill 32; Bhuvneshwar Kumar 1-31, Suyash Sharma 1-36)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 206/5 in 18.5 overs (Virat Kohli 81, Devdutt Padikkal 55; Rashid Khan 2-49, Jason Holder 1-28)

Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated on Thursday that as India speeds its transition to a green economy, the renewable energy and electric mobility industries are predicted to create a significant number of job prospects in the coming years.

The minister spoke at a conference on environmental sustainability held at Jamia Millia Islamia on the occasion of Earth Day. The conference focused on developing green industries such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels, and the circular economy, all of which will be essential for job creation, particularly for young people.

According to him, “Green jobs and green entrepreneurship are poised to become the defining driver of the future Green Economy, with sectors such as renewable energy, electric mobility, green fuels, and circular economy generating large-scale employment opportunities for the youth.”

He pointed out that the transition to a low-carbon economy would not only generate jobs but also bolster India’s path toward sustainable development.

The minister highlighted significant initiatives, stating that programs like the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with a budget of more than Rs 19,000 crore, are paving the way for a clean industrial revolution and the decarbonization of industries like steel and cement.

He cited instances from the electric mobility field where old cars are being transformed into electric ones, making solutions more accessible and scalable, as examples of how rapid technological advancements are opening up new avenues for green innovation.

The minister emphasized the emerging prospects in solar manufacturing, battery production, grid management, and biofuels, and noted that circular economy approaches like turning used cooking oil into biofuel have considerable entrepreneurial potential.

The minister said that, despite India’s long coastline, ocean energy is still largely untapped and is anticipated to supplement solar and wind energy in the future.

Regarding energy security, he stated that the country is increasing its nuclear power generation capacity and encouraging private sector involvement in strategic industries like space and atomic energy in order to foster innovation and investment.

In addition, he emphasized the Rs 1 lakh crore Research, Development, and Innovation (RDI) Fund, which aims to assist entrepreneurs and innovators by utilizing cooperative funding models.

Regarding India’s global role in climate action, the minister stated that the nation is well-placed to lead the green transition, guided by the ‘Lifestyle for Environment (LiFE)‘ vision.

Additionally, he emphasized the importance of students and young scientists actively participating in sustainability-driven opportunities, stating that future development will be influenced by innovation, flexibility, and wise decisions.

According to a report published on Thursday, about one-third of the candidates placed in CY2025 were women, and overall, women’s hiring remained steady compared with broader hiring patterns.

The Careernet report revealed that 36% of women’s postings were in entry-level positions, while the proportion of women hired for senior professional roles with more than 12 years of experience fell from 19% to 16%, highlighting a continuing leadership deficit.

There was an increase of about 2% year-on-year in the hiring of women with 3 to 12 years of experience, demonstrating an increasing need for seasoned female professionals.

With 40% of the market share, BFSI GCCs came first in CY2025, followed by other GCCs at 38%, showing a significant presence of women in GCC-led positions.

The best-performing core sector was domestic BFSI, which accounted for 31% of the market. The IT services industry remained at 29%, while the product GCC and local businesses were at 22% and 25%, respectively.

Mumbai (26%) and Delhi/NCR (24%) had modest participation in women’s placement, whereas Chennai (30%) and Bengaluru (29%) were at the forefront.

Women’s employment opportunities are still mostly concentrated in big urban areas, as evidenced by the 15% of Tier-II+ cities, which is about 3% lower than in CY2024.

Neelabh Shukla, Chief Business Officer at Careernet, said that focused interventions are clearly yielding results, as evidenced by the fact that one in three placements are women, there is a significant increase in hiring in BFSI GCCs, and there are advancements at the mid-career level.

Women are increasingly represented in positions requiring expertise and continuity as employment gets more competitive, he said.

In a separate report, TeamLease Degree Apprenticeship and GAN Global found that there is still a sizable gender gap in specialized IT and technical positions. Between 35 and 38 percent of all IT professionals are women, but there is still a 20 to 25 percent gap in job-ready women for specialized technical skills.

Only 14 to 16% of specialized technical positions, such as those in Java, Python, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML, are held by women.

According to the report, women constitute 43% of STEM graduates overall, but in fundamental engineering fields like mechanical, electrical, and civil verticals, their representation is less than 20%.

As tensions over the Strait of Hormuz in West Asia increased, benchmark indices in the Indian stock market fell by about 1% each, closing at a significant drop for the second day in a row on Thursday.

Due to growing selling pressure in the auto, banking, IT, and real estate sectors, the Sensex closed at 77,664, a decrease of 852 points, or 1. 09%, while the Nifty fell by 205 points, or 0. 84%, to 24,173. The big losers were Tech Mahindra, Infosys, Tata Motors Passenger Cars (TMPV), Mahindra & Mahindra, Eicher Motors, HDFC Bank, and ICICI Bank.

The Sensex lost as much as 1. 2% during the session, reaching an intraday low of 77,574, while the Nifty fell about 1%, or 243 points, to 24,134. 80.

The losses were led by the Nifty Auto, Nifty PSU Bank, Nifty Consumer Durables, Nifty Realty, and Nifty IT indices, which all fell by as much as 2% across sectors.

Conversely, defensive positions held up somewhat well, with the Nifty Healthcare and Nifty Pharma indices rising by as much as 2%.

The decline was widespread, as seen by the red finish of broader market indexes. The Nifty 100 decreased by 0. 93%, while the Nifty 200 dropped by 0. 83%. Due to general market pressures, the Nifty 500 index fell 0. 79%.

The mid-cap and small-cap sectors also experienced selling, with the Nifty Midcap 50 falling 0. 71% and the Nifty Smallcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 50 both declining 0. 6% in terms of category.

The volatility tracker index India VIX also rose by 1. 58% to about 20.

Following uncertainty about Iran ceasefire negotiations and continued disruptions at the Strait of Hormuz, geopolitical tensions increased, and market attitude, according to analysts, deteriorated dramatically.

According to them, the risk-off mood has been exacerbated by rising crude prices, a weaker rupee, and institutional selling.

For the Nifty, market analysts said that the index met resistance close to the 24,300 mark, which had previously served as support and has now transformed into an immediate resistance band in the 24,300–24,400 range, thus limiting any additional gains.

This zone is still a vital supply area from a technological standpoint, which shows that there is ongoing selling pressure at higher prices. According to them, a firm break below the 24,100–24,000 level might hasten the fall toward the 23,800 level, while the 24,100–24,000 range now provides instant support.

Additionally, currency experts said that the rupee’s value fell below the 94 level due to a surge in demand for dollars and a move toward safe-haven assets, with increased crude prices and a strong US dollar putting additional pressure.

In the meantime, Brent crude increased by about 4% to $105. 86 a barrel due to supply concerns connected to the ongoing geopolitical tensions, while global signals remained weak.

The Mumbai Indians (MI) were bowled out for only 104 in 19 overs while chasing 208 in Match 33 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at the legendary Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai on Thursday, giving Chennai Super Kings (CSK) a decisive 103-run victory thanks to a four-wicket haul by left-arm spinner Akeal Hosein.

The innings was anchored by opener Sanju Samson‘s outstanding unbroken century off 56 deliveries, which helped CSK reach 207/6 even though wickets kept falling during the first innings.

The Mumbai Indians were chasing a tough goal, and their opening batsman, Danish Malewar, got off to a shaky start when he edged a ball from Akeal Hosein to wicketkeeper Sanju Samson. When Mukesh Choudhary clean bowled Quinton de Kock for only seven runs in the next over, the early pressure increased.

With a sharp delivery that struck the stumps, Hosein kept the hitters in trouble and dismissed the in-form Naman Dhir. Early on, Mumbai were put on the defensive by three rapid wickets. Tilak Varma and Suryakumar Yadav tried to salvage the innings, but they struggled to score runs at first, managing only 29 runs during the power play.

The pair gradually adjusted and began to establish boundaries, bringing the score to 69/3 at the midway point. But just as the partnership seemed to be in jeopardy, Hosein struck once more in the 13th over, dismissing Varma for 37 off 29 balls and ending a vital 73-run partnership.

Mumbai’s aspirations were dealt a significant setback right away, as skipper Hardik Pandya was out on a duck to Noor Ahmad, and Sherfane Rutherford was out on the next delivery.

By taking Suryakumar for 36, Hosein brought an end to Mumbai’s fight and concluded a fantastic period. Mitchell Santner’s concussion replacement, Shardul Thakur, attempted to remain till the very end but was only able to score six runs.

With amazing numbers of 4/17, Hosein stood out, while Noor Ahmad contributed two significant wickets. Gurjapneet Singh put the finishing touches on a resounding CSK win by taking Jasprit Bumrah’s wicket in the 19th over.

After being asked to bat first, the Chennai Super Kings got off to a good start, with Sanju Samson and captain Ruturaj Gaikwad hitting hard early and scoring 26 runs in the first two overs, including 19 runs off Hardik Pandya. Gaikwad was out for 22 in the third over, but CSK quickly surpassed 50 as Samson kept up the aggressive strategy and once again dismantled Pandya in the fourth over.

Mitchell Santner bowled Sarfaraz Khan for 14 runs, and CSK ended the powerplay with a score of 73/2. With a carrom ball, Allah Ghazanfar then brought Shivam Dube back into the game. Before Ashwani Kumar brought him down, Dewald Brevis responded with 21 runs off 11 balls.

Samson scored his fifty in 26 deliveries, helping to keep the inning together. Jasprit Bumrah fired Jamie Overton for 18, and Jamie Overton contributed a brisk 15 as Kartik battled with timing.

Samson was in charge during the last few overs, reaching his century in 54 deliveries. With 10 fours and six sixes, he continued undefeated at 101, helping CSK exceed 200. Ghazanfar (2/25) and Ashwani Kumar were the best bowlers for the Mumbai Indians.

Brief scores:
Chennai Super Kings 207/6 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 101*, Ruturaj Gaikwad 22; AM Ghazanfar 2-25, Ashwani Kumar 2-37)
Mumbai Indians 104 all out in 19 overs (Tilak Varma 37, Suryakumar Yadav 36; Akeal Hosein 4-17, Noor Ahmed 2-24)