In a standout performance during the IPL 2026 season, Sanju Samson (31 years old, from Kerala) scored an impressive 115 runs off 56 balls, leading the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a formidable total of 212 for 2 against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Chennai, India. This marked Samson's fourth IPL century and his first for CSK, showcasing his return to form after a slow start to the season. He formed a significant partnership with Ayush Mhatre, who contributed 50 runs before being retired out to allow Shivam Dube to bat. Samson's innings included 15 fours and 4 sixes, with a notable moment being a six over extra cover off Kuldeep Yadav. Despite being dropped on 55 runs, he capitalized on his good fortune and accelerated his scoring, reaching his fifty in just 26 balls. CSK's innings was characterized by aggressive batting, with Samson's performance helping to restore confidence among the team's supporters.