Summary of this article
Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi in IPL 2026
Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls to guide the chase and was later named Player of the Match
Delhi Capitals posted 155/7 after a mid-innings collapse, and CSK chased it down in 17.3 overs with a 114-run unbeaten stand between Samson and Kartik Sharma
Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the 48th match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
Batting first on a slow surface, Delhi Capitals struggled for fluency and posted 155 for 7, a total that proved insufficient as conditions improved later in the evening.
CSK’s spinners set up the game in the first innings. Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmad kept things tight through the middle overs, picking up key wickets as DC slipped to 69 for 5.
Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs added 65 runs for the sixth wicket to steady the innings, with Rizvi finishing unbeaten, but the overall scoring rate remained below par.
In the chase, CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad early, but Sanju Samson anchored the innings. He began cautiously before increasing the scoring rate once set. Kartik Sharma supported him well as the pair added an unbroken 114-run partnership, ensuring there were no further setbacks.
Delhi Capitals were unable to apply pressure with the ball in the second innings. Kuldeep Yadav conceded runs in the middle overs, which allowed CSK to take control. The target was chased down in 17.3 overs, improving CSK’s position in the standings while DC recorded their sixth loss in ten matches.
Sanju Samson - Player Of The Match
Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match for his unbeaten 87 off 52 balls, structuring the chase with a measured approach. He assessed the pitch early and targeted specific bowlers once set, particularly against spin. His innings combined strike rotation with boundary hitting at key moments, allowing CSK to complete the chase without further wickets.
