In a thrilling IPL 2026 match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Sanju Samson led the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a 23-run victory over the Delhi Capitals (DC) with an outstanding unbeaten 115 runs off just 56 balls. This performance marked the first century of the season, with Samson hitting 15 fours and four sixes, achieving a strike rate of 205.36. During the post-match interview, he expressed gratitude towards former cricketer Ravi Shastri, whom he referred to as his 'lucky charm' and encouraged him to attend every game. Samson's innings was supported by a solid partnership with Ayush Mhatre, who contributed 59 runs. He reflected on the challenges of batting on the Chepauk pitch, noting its initial difficulty before becoming more favorable. Samson also discussed the team's strategy, advocating for an aggressive mindset in T20 cricket, where setting a specific target is less important than maintaining momentum. He expressed confidence in his bowling unit's ability to defend their total if they performed well in the powerplay.