Chennai Super Kings crush Delhi Capitals as Sanju Samson stars with unbeaten 87

Sanju Samson credits calm approach after match-winning knock for Chennai Super Kings

Chennai Super Kings registered a commanding eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, powered by a brilliant unbeaten 87 from Sanju Samson at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Chasing 156, Samson anchored the innings with seven fours and six sixes, sharing an unbroken 114-run partnership with Kartik Sharma, who made 41 not out. Their stand ensured CSK reached 159/2 in just 17.3 overs.

Earlier, CSK’s bowlers, led by Noor Ahmad (2/22) and Akeal Hosein (1/19), restricted DC to 155/7 despite late resistance from Sameer Rizvi.

Brief Scores

Delhi Capitals – 155/7 in 20 overs (Sameer Rizvi 40*, Tristan Stubbs 38; Noor Ahmad 2-22)

Chennai Super Kings – 159/2 in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87*, Kartik Sharma 41*; Axar Patel 1-25, Lungi Ngidi 1-30)

Sahir Usman

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