IPL 2026: Sanju Samson's 115, Jamie Overton’s four-fer help CSK outfox DC for season's first win
Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 powered Chennai Super Kings to their first IPL 2026 win, beating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. He shared a 113-run stand with Ayush Mhatre (59) to post 212/2. Delhi started strong but lost momentum after early wickets.
Jamie Overton’s 4/18 ensured CSK sealed a comfortable victory despite Tristan Stubbs’ fighting 60.
NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed the win with a strong performance. Asked to bat first after losing the toss, CSK posted a solid 212/2, thanks largely to a 113-run partnership between Samson and Ayush Mhatre, who scored a quick 59.
While Mhatre impressed with his strokeplay, Samson anchored the innings and accelerated at the right moments, bringing up his century in 52 balls. It was his fourth IPL hundred and first for CSK. Even a dropped catch on 55 didn’t stop him, as he made Delhi pay with a commanding knock.
Samson shines, Mhatre impresses Samson looked much more confident compared to earlier matches, timing the ball cleanly and playing shots all around the ground. His innings was filled with elegant boundaries and big hits, including a standout six over extra cover. — ChennaiIPL (@ChennaiIPL) Mhatre, meanwhile, showed great promise before being retired out to allow a late push from Shivam Dube.