In a thrilling match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai, India, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) recorded their first victory of IPL 2026, defeating the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs. CSK, after losing their first three matches, put up a formidable total of 212 runs, thanks to a stellar performance from Sanju Samson, who scored an unbeaten 115 runs off 56 balls, featuring 15 fours and 4 sixes. His innings marked the first century of the season. Ayush Mhatre contributed significantly with 59 runs, forming a crucial 113-run partnership with Samson. In response, DC started well with Pathum Nissanka scoring 41 runs, but they faltered as wickets fell. Tristan Stubbs attempted to keep the chase alive with 60 runs, but CSK's bowlers, led by Jamie Overton's impressive 4 wickets for 18 runs, restricted DC to 189 runs, leaving them in fourth place in the standings. This victory lifts CSK from the bottom of the table, leaving the Kolkata Knight Riders as the only winless team in IPL 2026.