IPL 2026: Yesterday match result - Samson, Overton shine as CSK beat DC for first win
Sanju Samson's magnificent unbeaten 115 powered Chennai Super Kings to a commanding 212/2, setting up a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals. Jamie Overton's crucial four-wicket haul then dismantled the Capitals' chase, securing CSK's first win of IPL 2026 at Chepauk.
Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 and with Jamie Overton's 4 wicket-haul Chennai Super Kings register their first win of IPL 2026 on Saturday evening in Chepauk, 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 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. Mhatre, meanwhile, showed great promise before being retired out to allow a late push from Shivam Dube.
The strong total gave CSK a solid platform, and their bowlers made the most of it. Flying start from DC openers Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul came out all guns blazing, racing past 50 in just four overs. Nissanka smashed 41 off 18 balls, while Rahul looked fluent before falling to Khaleel Ahmed.