Chennai Super Kings secured their first IPL 2026 win, powered by Sanju Samson's unbeaten 115 against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk. CSK posted 212/2 and won by 23 runs. Jamie Overton claimed 4 wickets.
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in an IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday. CSK posted 212/2 in 20 overs.
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls (15 fours, 4 sixes), his fourth IPL century and first for CSK. He reached three figures in 52 balls, his fastest in the tournament. Pathum Nissanka dropped him on 55. Ayush Mhatre made 59 off 36 balls before being retired out to allow Shivam Dube batting time. Samson also completed 400 T20 career sixes.
DC managed 189 in chase. Pathum Nissanka scored 41 and Tristan Stubbs a half-century, but KL Rahul (18) and Axar Patel (1) failed. Jamie Overton took 4/18 to turn the game.
Samson dedicated his Padayappa celebration to coach Stephen Fleming, saying, "That was for Fleming." CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad praised the bowling. This was CSK's first win after three defeats.
