The coolest thing about Sanju Samson's innings against Delhi Capitals was the middle-overs mastery and his mastery on the off side

CSK beat DC by 23 runs in IPL 2026 as Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century and Jamie Overton’s four-wicket haul powered a dominant all-round performance

The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium witnessed a historic masterclass on April 11, 2026, as Sanju Samson etched his name into the record books. Standing in as captain for the legendary MS Dhoni, Samson’s breathtaking century propelled the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to a massive total of 212/2 in their high-stakes encounter against the Delhi Capitals (DC).

Chennai Super Kings sparked controversy by retiring out Ayush Mhatre on 59 during their IPL 2026 clash against Delhi Capitals. Despite his strong knock and partnership with Sanju Samson (115*), CSK opted for Shivam Dube to accelerate late scoring.

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CSK secured a crucial 23-run win over DC as Sanju Samson’s unbeaten century and Overton’s four-wicket haul sealed a dominant turnaround

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