Samson Scores Unbeaten 115 to Power CSK to 212/2 vs DC

Sanju Samson delivered a match-defining unbeaten century of 115 runs off 56 balls to lead Chennai Super Kings to a commanding total of 212 for two against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League on April 11, 2026, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

Standing in as captain for MS Dhoni, the wicketkeeper-batter anchored the innings after a modest start to his CSK career. Samson reached his three-figure mark in 52 balls, marking the first century of the 2026 season and powering CSK to their highest score against DC. His knock included 14 boundaries and three sixes, blending fluent strokeplay with calculated aggression that dismantled the opposition bowling.

The innings began assertively in the powerplay, where Samson and opener Ruturaj Gaikwad put on 62 runs for the first wicket. Gaikwad departed soon after, but Samson steadied the ship with a crucial 113-run partnership for the second wicket alongside young Ayush Mhatre, who contributed a half-century before retiring to allow acceleration. A dropped catch by DC's Pathum Nissanka at deep midwicket when Samson was on 52 proved pivotal, allowing him to accelerate against both pace and spin. He scored 84 runs off 39 balls...