Samson Century, overton’s four-fer power Chennai to first win
Batting first, Chennai posted a formidable 212/2, riding on a excellent unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, who smashed 115 off just 56 balls, including 15 fours and 4 sixes.
KATHMANDU: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured their first victory of the IPL 2026 season with a commanding 23-run win over Delhi Capitals on Saturday in Chennai.
Batting first, Chennai posted a formidable 212/2, riding on a excellent unbeaten century from Sanju Samson, who smashed 115 off just 56 balls, including 15 fours and 4 sixes.
Ayush Mhatre added a solid 59 (retired out), while Shivam Dube provided a late flourish with an unbeaten 20 off 10 balls.
In reply, Delhi Capitals were bowled out for 189 despite a fighting 60 from Tristan Stubbs and a quick 41 by Pathum Nissanka. However, the mounting required run rate proved too much to handle.
Jamie Overton starred with the ball for Chennai, delivering a match-winning spell of 4 wickets for just 18 runs, while Anshul Kamboj chipped in with three wickets.
With Samson’s brilliance and Overton’s lethal bowling, Chennai finally opened their account in their fourth match of the season.
