Kartik Sharma's attacking stroke

Kartik Sharma of Chennai Super Kings executes an aggressive stroke during the IPL 2026 encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, 2 May 2026.

Sharma drives the ball forcefully during CSK's innings in the IPL 2026 T20 match held at the historic Chepauk ground.

CSK's Kartik Sharma plays a confident stroke as the franchise battles Mumbai Indians in an IPL 2026 fixture on 2 May.

Sharma demonstrates attacking intent during CSK's chase or total-building phase in the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium encounter.

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad of CSK plays an attacking stroke during the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians at Chennai on 2 May 2026.

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad and Kartik Sharma execute quick singles during the IPL 2026 T20 encounter at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrates after completing a 50-run innings during the IPL 2026 match versus MI on 2 May at Chepauk.

Gaikwad acknowledges the crowd after notching a half-century for CSK in the IPL 2026 encounter.

CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrates reaching 50 runs during the IPL 2026 T20 match held on Saturday, 2 May.

Kartik Sharma continues his aggressive batting for CSK during the IPL 2026 T20 fixture at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Sharma plays a powerful shot as CSK looks to build momentum in the IPL 2026 match.

CSK's Kartik Sharma executes a boundary-hitting stroke during the IPL 2026 encounter on 2 May.

Kartik Sharma contributes with another attacking stroke for CSK in the IPL 2026 T20 match.

Sharma maintains his aggressive batting intent during CSK's innings in the IPL 2026 match.

Kartik Sharma plays another attacking stroke for CSK during the IPL 2026 T20 encounter at Chepauk.

Sharma demonstrates strong batting form for CSK in the IPL 2026 T20 match.

Mumbai Indians' Raghu Sharma delivers a ball during the IPL 2026 T20 match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on 2 May.

Mumbai Indians Captain Hardik Pandya contributes with the ball during the IPL 2026 match at Chepauk on Saturday, 2 May.

Allah Ghazanfar of Mumbai Indians bowls during the IPL 2026 T20 encounter at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Mumbai Indians' Rohit Sharma interacts with bowling coach Lasith Malinga during the IPL 2026 match at Chepauk.

Krish Bhagat of Mumbai Indians delivers during the IPL 2026 T20 match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Krish Bhagat continues his bowling stint for MI during the IPL 2026 encounter.

Allah Ghazanfar of Mumbai Indians celebrates dismissing CSK's Urvil Patel during the IPL 2026 match on 2 May.

Ghazanfar celebrates after taking the crucial wicket of CSK's Patel in the IPL 2026 T20 encounter.

Urvil Patel of CSK plays a stroke during the IPL 2026 T20 match at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.