New Delhi: Sanju Samson Back in form in style, smashed a brilliant unbeaten 115 to lead the way Chennai Super Kings Their first win of IPL 2026, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After some quiet play, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers took the lead. Jamie Overtonsealed the win with a strong performance.Asked to bat first after losing the toss, CSK posted a solid 212/2, thanks to a 113-run partnership between Samson and Ayush Mahatre, who scored a blistering 59 runs.
While Mahatre impressed with his strokeplay, Samson paced the innings and stepped up at the right moments, completing his century in 52 balls. It was his fourth. IPL Hundred and first for CSK. Even a dropped catch on 55 couldn’t stop him, as he made Delhi pay with a brilliant innings.
Samson glowers, Mahatre is impressed.
Samson looked much more confident than in earlier matches, timing the ball cleanly and playing shots all around the ground. His innings was full of beautiful boundaries and big hits, including a standout six over extra cover. Mahatre, meanwhile, showed great promise in allowing a late push from Shivam Dubey before retiring.A strong total gave CSK a strong platform, and their bowlers took full advantage of it.
The bowlers sealed the deal for CSK
Chasing 213, Delhi got off to an aggressive start with KL Rahul and Patham Nissanka scoring 61 runs in just five overs. However, after Nissanka got out, the momentum changed. CSK’s fast bowlers, including Overton, Khalil Ahmed, and Anshul Kamboj, used the pitch conditions smartly, troubling the batsmen with bounce and hard lines.Overton was the standout performer, finishing with 4/18 and removing key players including David Miller. Although Tristan Stubbs fought hard with 60, Delhi lost wickets at crucial moments and were eventually bowled out for 189.In the end, it was a complete performance from CSK, a sensational knock from Samson backed by disciplined bowling, which helped them open their account this season.
