Sanju Samson returned to form with a blistering century to guide Chennai Super Kings (CSK) to their first victory of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season. The wicketkeeper-batter scored an unbeaten 115 runs from just 56 balls, anchoring the CSK innings in a match played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Chasing a formidable target set by CSK, the Delhi Capitals (DC) fell short by 23 runs. Despite a competitive effort, the Capitals' batting lineup could not match the required run rate, handing CSK a crucial win early in the tournament.
The match, which took place on Saturday, April 11, 2026, saw no reported incidents involving player confrontations with umpires or denied equipment changes. The focus remained on Samson's dominant batting performance, which included multiple boundaries and sixes, effectively shifting momentum in CSK's favor after their initial losses.
