“ This Was ONE Of The Finest Innings From Sanju Samson ”: Harbhajan Singh
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Chennai Super Kings registered a mammoth 103-run victory against Mumbai Indians in the TATA IPL 2026 powered by Sanju Samson’s century and Akeal Hosein’s four-fer. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’ and Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar experts Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble and Aakash Chopra praised Samson’s match-winning ability, CSK’s spin dominance, and upcoming RCB-GT match.
Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar expert Suresh Raina praised Sanju Samson’s knock:
“Sanju Samson was brilliant because he built his innings smartly. He took his time early, played with a straight bat, and respected the good deliveries, especially against someone like Jasprit Bumrah. At the same time, he was quick to capitalise on anything loose, using the pace and placing the ball really well. That balance between patience and intent stood out. When you look at his recent scores, a century at the start of the tournament, 48, and now another hundred, it clearly shows he’s in outstanding form.”
Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, JioStar expert Harbhajan Singh spoke about Samson’s innings:
“Sanju Samson stood out because of his game awareness. A lot of players have talent, but very few understand how to pace an innings in different situations. He recognised the importance of batting till the end, especially with a young side around him. After his half-century, he shifted gears, focused on singles and doubles, and ensured he stayed till the last phase. With wickets falling at the other end, he took responsibility and finished strongly. For me, this was one of the finest innings in terms of awareness and determination.”
On CSK spinners’ attacking intent:
“What stood out was the intent of CSK’s spinners to take wickets. They were actually spinning the ball, which you don’t always see in T20 cricket these days. The amount of turn on this pitch was significant, and they used it brilliantly. Akeal Hosein, in particular, was outstanding, the way he dismissed Suryakumar Yadav, knowing his strength against the sweep, showed great awareness. For me, his spell was just as impactful as Samson’s century. Four wickets in a game like this is no less than a match-winning contribution.”
Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Anil Kumble praised Sanju Samson’s impact:
“CSK’s success has often been built on strong starts from their openers, and in the last few seasons, that hasn’t been consistent. Sanju Samson has stepped up in that context, two unbeaten hundreds in just seven matches, and has been instrumental in carrying the team through. It’s similar to the role Jos Buttler played during Rajasthan’s run to the final, and you can clearly see that influence in the way Sanju has evolved his game.”
On today’s RCB-GT fixture:
“RCB will be looking to bounce back after their loss to Delhi Capitals and secure two points, especially against a GT side that looks low on confidence. GT have shown an over-reliance on their top order, and if bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvaneshwar Kumar can strike early, they could find it difficult, as the middle order hasn’t really stepped up so far.”
Speaking on Star Sports’ ‘Amul Cricket Live’, JioStar expert Aakash Chopra spoke about MI’s areas of concern:
“They have certainly missed Rohit Sharma. Without strong starts, chasing totals in the 210–220 range becomes very difficult. Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya haven’t contributed enough so far. While there have been positives like Tilak Varma’s hundred, the rest of the batting unit needs to step up. On the bowling side, apart from Jasprit Bumrah, most bowlers have been leaking runs. Ghazanfar has been consistent but needs better support from the rest.”
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