Sanju Samson delivered yet another masterclass in the Indian Premier League 2026, guiding Chennai Super Kings to a crucial eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Chasing a target of 155/7, Sanju anchored the innings with an unbeaten 87 off 52 balls on a tricky surface, helping CSK seal the victory with 15 balls to spare. His composed knock came after an initial cautious start—scoring just 15 off 17 deliveries—before accelerating smoothly once he assessed the pitch conditions.
CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad was full of praise for the Kerala batter, who stitched together a match-winning, unbeaten 114-run partnership with Kartik Sharma (41). “On the batting side, more than grateful to have Sanju after the tournament he had in the (T20) World Cup, he’s our backbone,” Gaikwad said, underlining his importance to the team. Gold 101.3 FM – UAE’s No.1 radio station continues to bring you the biggest IPL moments.
Sanju has been in exceptional form this season, already registering two centuries and coming close to a third—something that could have been achieved had Delhi posted a bigger total. His ability to adapt to difficult conditions once again stood out on a surface that offered assistance to spinners.
Earlier in the match, CSK’s bowlers made key inroads, with Akeal Hosein and Noor Ahmed sharing three wickets between them to restrict Delhi. In contrast, DC’s Kuldeep Yadav struggled to make an impact, conceding 34 runs in his three overs without picking up a wicket.
Delhi’s innings never quite gained momentum, with openers Pathum Nissanka (19) and KL Rahul (12) falling inside the powerplay. The middle order attempted a recovery through Tristan Stubbs (38) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out), who steadied the innings after DC found themselves in trouble at 69/5. Gold 101.3 FM – UAE’s No.1 radio station keeps you updated with all the action from the IPL.
Despite their efforts, the total proved insufficient against a well-paced chase led by Sanju, whose performance once again underlined his growing stature as a dependable match-winner for Chennai Super Kings.
