Chennai Super Kings finally opened the winning account in IPL 2026. After facing three consecutive defeats, the team made a great comeback by defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs in Chepauk. The hero of this victory was Sanju Samson, who not only returned to his form by scoring a brilliant century but also played an important role in taking the team to a big score.
Samson’s best innings
Batting first in the match, Chennai scored 212 runs at the loss of two wickets in 20 overs. The team got a fast start by captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson. Although Gaikwad could not play a big innings and was out after scoring 15 runs, but Samson continued to bat aggressively while holding one end. He scored unbeaten 115 runs in 52 balls, which included 14 fours and three sixes. This was his first century for Chennai and fourth century of his IPL career.
Samson also got good support from young batsman Ayush Mhatre. Ayush batted fast and scored 59 runs in 27 balls and played a big role in taking the team’s score beyond 200. There was a partnership of 113 runs between the two for the second wicket, which decided the course of the match.
Bad start for Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals had a bad start while chasing the target of 213 runs. The team lost two wickets in the powerplay itself. KL Rahul was out after scoring 18 runs. Pathum Nissanka played some good shots, but returned to the pavilion on a personal score of 41 runs.
After this, Tristan Stubbs definitely struggled and tried to keep the team in the match by playing an inning of 60 runs, but wickets kept falling from the other end. Chennai bowlers maintained the pressure and restricted Delhi to 189 runs.
This victory was special for Chennai, because they were not getting success in Chepauk for a long time. The team had to face consecutive defeats here, including last season and this season, but in this match they broke that sequence and won. Sanju Samson’s century and the collective performance of the bowlers has given new energy to the team, which will definitely boost their confidence in the future matches.
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