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Mumbai Indians Sputter to 159 Despite Dhir's Fifty
2 May
Summary
- Naman Dhir scored 57 off 37 balls, his second IPL half-century.
- Noor Ahmad was CSK's top bowler with two wickets for 26 runs.
- Mumbai Indians managed a total of 159 runs for 7 wickets.

Mumbai Indians managed a modest 159 for 7 in their IPL 2026 match against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Naman Dhir was the standout performer for Mumbai, scoring his second half-century of the season with a brisk 57 runs off 37 deliveries. He arrived at the crease after opener Will Jacks departed early for just one run.
Dhir, alongside Suryakumar Yadav, attempted to rebuild the innings, contributing 40 runs for the third wicket. However, the Chennai Super Kings' bowling attack kept the pressure on. Left-arm spinner Noor Ahmad proved effective, claiming two crucial wickets for 26 runs.
Anshul Kamboj also delivered a disciplined performance, taking three wickets for 32 runs. Despite Dhir's efforts, Mumbai Indians were ultimately restricted to a below-par total of 159 runs, setting a chase for Chennai Super Kings.