Chepauk witnessed a batting masterclass as Chennai Super Kings set Delhi Capitals a massive 213-run target in IPL 2026. The hero of the day was Sanju Samson, whose blistering 115 not out marked his fourth IPL hundred and breathed fresh life into CSK’s struggling campaign.
Batting first after losing the toss, CSK lost no time in asserting dominance. Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (15 off 18) and Samson laid the foundation with 62 runs in 6.2 overs. Post Gaikwad’s departure, Ayush Mhatre joined the fray, and together they scripted a sensational 113-run partnership for the second wicket in 68 balls, propelling the score to 175.
Mhatre’s 59 (36 balls, 4×6, 3×4) ended via retired out, allowing more batsmen to unleash. Samson, elegance personified, converted his start into a landmark ton off 52 deliveries. He finished unbeaten on 115 (56 balls, 15×4, 4×6), complemented by Shivam Dube’s unbeaten 20 (10 balls, 3 boundaries). Their unbroken 37-run stand in 15 balls sealed a formidable total of 212 for 2.
Axar Patel grabbed the sole wicket for DC, leaking 39 in 4 overs. Table-wise, DC hold fourth spot with two wins from three, contrasting CSK’s bottom position after three losses.
Delhi Capitals XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul†, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel*, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Aaqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Chennai Super Kings XI: Sanju Samson†, Ruturaj Gaikwad*, Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet, Khalil Ahmad.
The pressure is on DC now – will they falter or fight back?
