CSK beat DC in match 48 of the IPL 2026
Sanju Samson played the match-winning 87-run innings
Samson also won the POTM award
Delhi Capitals posted 155/7 in 20 overs after opting to bat first against Chennai Super Kings in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC were in deep trouble at 69/5, but Sameer Rizvi’s unbeaten 40 off 24 balls and Tristan Stubbs’ 38 revived the innings with a crucial 65-run partnership. On a slow, gripping pitch, CSK bowlers, especially Noor Ahmad (2 wickets), kept things tight, but Delhi managed a competitive total with a late surge.
Chasing 156, CSK didn’t have the smoothest start, losing early wickets, but Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten 87, combining control with timely aggression.
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He found solid support from Kartik Sharma, who remained unbeaten on 41, as the duo stitched a match-winning partnership that took the game away from DC. Their approach ensured there were no further hiccups despite the tricky conditions.
CSK eventually chased down the target in 17.3 overs, winning by eight wickets and boosting their playoff hopes. While DC’s bowlers showed some discipline early, they couldn’t sustain pressure in the middle and death overs. The defeat hurt Delhi’s campaign, whereas CSK climbed the table, with Samson’s composed knock proving the difference in a crucial mid-table clash.
DC Vs CSK, IPL 2026: Toss Update
Delhi Capitals won the toss and opted to bat first.
DC Vs CSK, IPL 2026: Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh
