Sanju Samson makes 87 not out in CSK win over Delhi Capitals

Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls to guide Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026. CSK chased 156 in 17.3 overs after DC posted 155 for seven on an improving pitch. Samson prioritised the team win over a personal century despite his desire for the milestone.

Sunil Gavaskar praised Samson's maturity for accelerating after settling in and playing for the team. Samson now has 402 runs in 10 matches this season including two tons. His knock featured controlled aggression that secured the chase with Kartik Sharma unbeaten on 41. Spinners restricted DC's middle order effectively during the defence.

Samson's shift from flamboyant strokeplayer to reliable finisher shows clear evolution in his IPL role with CSK. He settled early before exploding in the middle overs much like his recent tons but chose victory over individual glory this time. The performance bolsters CSK's top-six push amid MS Dhoni's ongoing knee injury absence. Samson fills the leadership void with consistent run-scoring under pressure.