IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s 115, Jamie Overton’s four-fer help CSK outfox DC for season’s first win | Cricket News – The Times of India
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IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s 115, Jamie Overton’s four-fer help CSK outfox DC for season’s first win | Cricket News – The Times of India


IPL 2026: Sanju Samson’s 115, Jamie Overton’s four-fer help CSK outfox DC for season’s first win | Cricket News – The Times of India
Sanju Samson (Photo by BCCI)

NEW DELHI: Sanju Samson returned to form in style, smashing a brilliant unbeaten 115 to guide Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. After a few quiet games, Samson led from the front, while the bowlers, led by Jamie Overton, sealed the win with a strong performance.Asked to bat first after losing the toss, CSK posted a solid 212/2, thanks largely to a 113-run partnership between Samson and Ayush Mhatre, who scored a quick 59.

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While Mhatre impressed with his strokeplay, Samson anchored the innings and accelerated at the right moments, bringing up his century in 52 balls. It was his fourth IPL hundred and first for CSK. Even a dropped catch on 55 didn’t stop him, as he made Delhi pay with a commanding knock.

Samson shines, Mhatre impresses

Samson looked much more confident compared to earlier matches, timing the ball cleanly and playing shots all around the ground. His innings was filled with elegant boundaries and big hits, including a standout six over extra cover. Mhatre, meanwhile, showed great promise before being retired out to allow a late push from Shivam Dube.The strong total gave CSK a solid platform, and their bowlers made the most of it.

Bowlers seal the deal for CSK

Chasing 213, Delhi started aggressively with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka putting up 61 runs in just five overs. However, once Nissanka was dismissed, the momentum shifted. CSK pacers, including Overton, Khaleel Ahmed, and Anshul Kamboj, used the pitch conditions smartly, troubling the batters with bounce and tight lines.Overton was the standout performer, finishing with 4/18 and removing key players, including David Miller. Though Tristan Stubbs fought hard with a 60, Delhi kept losing wickets at crucial moments and were eventually bowled out for 189.In the end, it was a complete performance from CSK, a sensational knock from Samson backed by disciplined bowling, that helped them open their account this season.


IPL 2026 weather update: Chennai weather report for April 11 for CSK vs DC match
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IPL 2026 weather update: Chennai weather report for April 11 for CSK vs DC match


Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) in game 18 of IPL 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, April 11. This will be the evening match of a double-header. CSK are languishing at the bottom of the points table, with three losses in three games. As for DC, they are in fourth place, with two victories and one defeat.

CSK completed a hat-trick of defeats when they went down to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) by 43 runs at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fielding first, CSK gave away 250 runs and managed only three wickets. In the chase, they scored 207 as Sarfaraz Khan clubbed 50 off 25. However, CSK need to make significant improvement in their overall game.

As for DC, they suffered a one-run defeat against Gujarat Titans (GT) in their previous outing. Bowling first, the Capitals conceded 210. In the chase, KL Rahul smashed a brilliant 92 off 52, while David Miller hit 41* off 20, but DC fell tantalizingly short of the finish line.

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai weather report for CSK vs DC match 18

The CSK vs DC IPL 2026 match at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai will begin at 7:30pm IST. The toss will be held at 7pm. As per AccuWeather, conditions in the evening will be clear and breezy, with the temperaure around 30 degree Celsius. The probability of precipitation and cloud cover will be zero percent, while the humidity level will be 80 percent.

in the night, conditions will be breezy and clear, with the temperature falling slightly to 28 degree Celsius. The probability of precipitation is one percent, while the cloud cover prediction is six percent. During daytime, conditions in Chennai will be sunny and hot, with the temperature around 35 degree Celsius. The probability of precipitation is one percent, while the cloud cover is likely to be five percent.