Sanju Samson's Century Leads Chennai Super Kings to Victory Over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026
Sanju Samson Ton Guides CSK To First Win Of IPL 2026, DC Capitulate
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Sanju Samson scored an impressive 115 not out off 56 balls, leading the Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026 by defeating the Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. CSK set a target of 212, while DC managed only 189 in response, marking their second consecutive loss.
- 01Sanju Samson scored 115 not out and played a crucial role in CSK's innings.
- 02Ayush Mhatre contributed with a solid 59 runs.
- 03Chennai Super Kings set a target of 212 runs.
- 04Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 189, suffering their second defeat.
- 05Jamie Overton took 4 wickets for 18 runs, leading CSK's bowling attack.
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In a thrilling match at Chepauk, Sanju Samson's explosive innings of 115 not out off 56 balls propelled the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their first victory of IPL 2026, defeating the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs. CSK set a formidable target of 212 runs, thanks to a substantial partnership of 113 runs between Samson and Ayush Mhatre, who scored 59 runs. In response, DC struggled against CSK's bowlers, particularly Jamie Overton, who took 4 wickets for 18 runs. Despite a strong start, DC's innings faltered after losing key wickets, leading to their total of 189. This match marked a significant turnaround for CSK and highlighted Samson's return to form, as he scored his first century for the team and the first of this IPL season.
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This victory boosts CSK's morale and sets a positive tone for the rest of the IPL season, while it raises concerns for DC as they face back-to-back losses.
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