In a thrilling encounter at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on May 2, 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) chased down Mumbai Indians’ (MI) total of 159\/7 with ease, securing an 8-wicket victory in 18.1 overs. This win not only avenged their earlier defeat to MI but also showcased their dominance in the rivalry. (indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n For fantasy cricket enthusiasts, the standout performers were:<\/p>\n Gaikwad’s match-winning performance with the bat made him an excellent choice for captain. His steady innings under pressure was instrumental in CSK’s successful chase. (indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Despite MI’s defeat, Dhir’s top-scoring knock of 57 runs was commendable. His resilience and ability to anchor the innings made him a valuable vice-captain pick. (indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Reflecting on the match, an alternative fantasy XI could have been:<\/p>\n This lineup balances top-order batting strength with key bowling options, aligning with the match’s standout performances. (indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n For a detailed view of the match’s key moments, you can watch the official highlights on the IPL’s official website. (indianexpress.com<\/a>)<\/p>\n Disclaimer: Fantasy sports involve an element of skill and are intended for entertainment purposes only. Please play responsibly and ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.<\/em><\/p>\n Review of IPL 2026 Match 44 between Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings, including top fantasy point-scorers, captain and vice-captain analysis, and alternative XI.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3400,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_gspb_post_css":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[35,207,217,224],"tags":[220,215,216],"class_list":["post-3214","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cricket","category-ipl","category-ipl-dream-teams","category-t20","tag-ipl","tag-ipl-breaking-news","tag-ipl-video"],"blocksy_meta":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3214","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3214"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3214\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3551,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3214\/revisions\/3551"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3400"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3214"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3214"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iplruns.in\/hi\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3214"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Top Fantasy Point-Scorers in This Match<\/h2>\n
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Captain & Vice-Captain Review<\/h2>\n
Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)<\/h3>\n
Vice-Captain: Naman Dhir (MI)<\/h3>\n
Hits & Misses vs Pre-Match Picks<\/h2>\n
Hits<\/h3>\n
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Misses<\/h3>\n
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Alternative XI With Hindsight (Post-Match Only)<\/h2>\n
Post-Match Only<\/h3>\n
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Watch Highlights<\/h2>\n
Sources & Further Reading<\/h2>\n
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