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CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad Dedicates IPL 2026 Win to Teammate Mukesh Choudhary Who Played After Mother's Passing

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated his team's emphatic 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians in IPL 2026 to teammate Mukesh Choudhary, who played despite the recent passing of his mother. CSK players wore black armbands in tribute. Mukesh responded with a disciplined spell of 1/31, removing Quinton de Kock early. Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 101 to power CSK to 207/6, while spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad bundled Mumbai out for 104.

Mukesh Choudhary dedicates CSK win to mother after performing last rites, returns to play same day

Mukesh Choudhary returned to play for Chennai Super Kings just one day after performing his mother's last rites in Rajasthan, taking a wicket in his first over against Mumbai Indians. The pacer silently pointed to the sky in tribute, saying 'Maa, ye tere liye hai' (Mother, this is for you). CSK won by 103 runs with Sanju Samson scoring 101* and Akeal Hosein taking 4-17.

CSK Players Wear Black Armbands in IPL 2026 Match Against MI After Pacer's Mother Passes Away

CSK players wore black armbands during their IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians on Thursday in memory of pacer Mukesh Choudhary's mother, who passed away on Tuesday after a year-long illness. The match, dubbed 'El Classico', marked the first IPL 2026 encounter between the two five-time champions and the first match without Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni in the playing XI. Hardik Pandya won the toss and opted to bowl.