MI Vs CSK: Sanju Samson Smashes Fifty Off Just 26 Balls Against MI At Wankhede; Netizens Praise Opener
· Free Press Journal

Mumbai, April 23: Chennai Super Kings opener Sanju Samson smashed half-century in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Thursday. Samson has already scored a century in the IPL 2026 season and has scored a fifty in the biggest of the tournament.
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Samson scored his half-century in just 26 balls with 6 fours and 3 sixes. Sanju Samson got CSK to a flying start even wickets kept falling on the other end. Sanju Samson kept the pressure away with his splendid shots and played all around the park.
Wankhede silence Samson violence!
— CRICSUJEET.CS (@ANCHORSUJEET) April 23, 2026
Another rapid-fire 50 for Sanju Samson against MI
Classy, powerful, unstoppable. #SanjuSamson #MIvsCSK #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/PKjoWiXiOo
The internet users are also praising Sanju Samson for his half-century in MI's den. A user said, "Once again thank you Sanju Samson for leaving Rajasthan Royals. A player like you always deserved to play for a big team like CSK."
Once again thank you Sanju Samson for leaving Rajasthan Royals. A player like you always deserved to play for a big team like CSK pic.twitter.com/yuhsx7vXuh
— Anurag™ (@Samsoncentral) April 23, 2026
Another user said, "Wankhede silence Samson violence! Another rapid-fire 50 for Sanju Samson against MI Classy, powerful, unstoppable." A user also said, "Amid all the chaos, Sanju Samson stood tall A composed 50 under immense pressure, holding the innings together when things were falling apart. Massive respect Adipoli cheta."
Amid all the chaos, Sanju Samson stood tall A composed 50 under immense pressure, holding the innings together when things were falling apart. Massive respect
— Praveen Kumar M (@itzme_PraveenM) April 23, 2026
Adipoli cheta#MIvsCSK
"Amazing 50* off 26 balls for Chetta Samson in EL-CLASICO of IPL Feeling bit sad for Sanju Samson in this CSK setup, senior players like Dube, Rutu not taking responsibility and completely out of sorts," said another user.
Sanju Samson Slams Ton As CSK Post Their Highest Score Of 212 Against DCAmazing 50* off 26 balls for Chetta Samson in EL-CLASICO of IPL
— Fanbhai (@cskbarcelona) April 23, 2026
Feeling bit sad for Sanju Samson in this CSK setup, senior players like Dube, Rutu not taking responsibility and completely out of sorts. #MIvsCSK #IPL2026 pic.twitter.com/tT2KmVlFcU
CSK has managed to score 131/4 in 13 overs riding on Sanju Samson's half-century. MI captain Hardik Pandya won the toss and elected to bowl first in the crucial match against CSK. The fans had to undergo a major setback ahead of the match as Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni were not part of the playing XI and missed the important clash.