IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s 115* Powers CSK to 23-Run Win Over DC. Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the Chepauk stadium. After losing the toss, CSK batted first, and their batsmen produced an outstanding batting display. Sanju Samson led the team by scoring an unbeaten 115 runs from 56 deliveries. He maintained control of the game while executing aggressive batting techniques. Ayush Mhatre supported him well with 59 off 36 balls. Their partnership built a solid foundation for a big total. Shivam Dube scored 20 runs from 10 deliveries to provide CSK with fast scoring.
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The Delhi Capitals bowlers found it difficult to maintain control over the scoring pace. Axar Patel took one wicket while he allowed 39 runs to score against him during four overs. The bowlers Kuldeep Yadav and Aaqib Nabi failed to take wickets while they allowed runs to score against them. Chasing 213, DC started positively but lost momentum later. Pathum Nissanka scored 41 off 24 balls at the top. Tristan Stubbs fought hard with a well-made 60 off 38 balls. Ashutosh Sharma contributed 19 off 10 balls in the middle order. However, regular wickets prevented a successful chase.
Overton and Kamboj Seal the Game
The CSK bowlers maintained their performance standard during the second innings when they faced intense competition. Jamie Overton achieved his best performance by taking 4 wickets while conceding only 18 runs. He disrupted key partnerships which enabled him to take control of the match. Anshul Kamboj supported him with 3 wickets for 35 runs. Noor Ahmad also contributed to the team by taking one wicket.
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The Delhi Capitals reached a total of 189 runs after playing 20 overs. They fell short by 23 runs despite a good start. The match reached its critical moment during the middle overs of the chase. The team lost multiple players, which caused their scoring efficiency to drop. CSK maintained pressure and controlled the game till the end. CSK achieved an important victory in IPL 2026, which strengthens their campaign after they experienced their initial setbacks. Delhi Capitals will look to improve their bowling performance.