‘He knew we needed him’: Gaikwad dedicates CSK win to Mukesh after mother’s passing

Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated their 103-run victory over Mumbai Indians to teammate Mukesh Choudhary, who played despite his mother’s recent passing. Gaikwad praised Choudhary’s courage, while Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 101 powered CSK to 207/6. Spinners Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad then restricted MI to 104, securing a dominant win.