CSK Secure First IPL 2026 Win, Beat DC by 23 Runs

Chennai Super Kings secured their first victory of the Indian Premier League 2026 season with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium on April 11. Batting first after losing the toss, CSK posted 212 for two, powered by Sanju Samson's unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, before their bowlers restricted DC to 189 all out in pursuit of the target.

Samson, who had struggled in his previous three outings for CSK, delivered a match-winning innings, marking his fourth IPL century and the first for the franchise this season. He shared a 113-run second-wicket partnership with opener Ayush Mhatre, who scored 59 off 36 balls before being retired out to allow finisher Shivam Dube a chance. Dube contributed 20 off 10 balls to push the total higher. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad opened with a steady but slow 15 off 18, setting the platform for Samson's aggression, which included a six over extra cover off Kuldeep Yadav and two early boundaries against Mukesh Kumar. Samson reached his fifty in 26 balls and capitalized on a dropped catch at 55 to reach three figures in 52 deliveries.

DC started their chase strongly, with openers KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka putting on 61 in five overs....