Samson, Overton star as CSK beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to bag 1st win in IPL 2026

A terrific century from Sanju Samson and a four-wicket haul from all-rounder Jamie Overton helped Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs in the IPL 2026 on Saturday.

New Delhi: Sanju Samson and Jamie Overton played starring roles as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated Delhi Capitals (DC) by 23 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai to snap their three-match losing streak and bag their first win in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. CSK also ended a six-match losing streak at the Chepauk, stretching back to last season.

Samson slammed a dazzling knock of unbeaten 115 to notch up his 4th IPL ton and first for CSK to power the hosts to a strong total of 212/2 in 20 overs after they were asked to bat first in the game. English all-rounder Overturn turned out to be the pick of the bowlers for CSK as he scalped a four-wicket haul to help the hosts skittle out DC for 189 runs and secure a comfortable victory.

After three consecutive failures in CSK’s first three matches of the season, Samson rediscovered his touch with a classy........

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