CSK Beat DC by 8 Wickets in IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s 87 Stars in Chase
In the 48th match of the Indian Premier League 2026, Chennai Super Kings delivered a dominant performance to defeat Delhi Capitals by eight wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. A commanding win for CSK.
After winning the toss, Delhi Capitals opted to bat first, hoping to put up a competitive total on their home ground. However, their innings got off to a shaky start as wickets fell at regular intervals. The top order struggled to build momentum, and the team found itself in trouble early on. Despite the collapse, a crucial partnership between middle-order batters helped Delhi recover. Late contributions, particularly from Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs, pushed the total to a respectable 155 for 7 in 20 overs. Delhi posts 155/7 after top-order collapse.
Chasing 156, Chennai Super Kings faced an early setback with a couple of quick wickets. But the momentum soon shifted as Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a brilliant unbeaten knock. He played a match-winning innings of 87 runs, combining aggression with composure to keep the chase firmly under control. He was well supported by Kartik Sharma, who contributed a steady unbeaten 41, ensuring there were no further hiccups. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 87 leads the chase.
The duo stitched together a strong partnership that dismantled Delhi’s bowling attack and guided Chennai to victory comfortably in just 17.3 overs. Their clinical performance ensured that the team chased down the target with ease, losing only two wickets in the process. A clinical chase in 17.3 overs.
Earlier in the match, Delhi’s innings had shown signs of promise during the final overs, but the lack of consistency in the top order proved costly. Chennai’s bowlers maintained pressure throughout, which played a key role in restricting the hosts to a below-par total. CSK bowlers keep pressure on DC.
This win proved crucial for Chennai Super Kings as it boosted their position in the points table and kept their playoff hopes alive. On the other hand, the defeat dealt a setback to Delhi Capitals, making their path to qualification more difficult as the tournament progresses. Playoff hopes alive for CSK, setback for DC. CSK dominate DC with eight-wicket win. Sanju Samson shines in crucial chase.
