In the ongoing IPL 2026 competition, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) traveled to Delhi to play Delhi Capitals (DC). This game took place at Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. After winning the toss, DC captain Axar Patel decided to bat first.
The DC top order did not establish a strong platform or receive a significant score. At 69/5, Pathum Nissanka (19), KL Rahul (12), Nitish Rana (15), Karun Nair (13), and Axar Patel (9) departed DC. DC managed a comeback thanks to a 65-run partnership between Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs.
DC reached 155/7 in 20 overs thanks to Stubbs' 38 in 31 balls and Rizvi's 40* in 24 balls with four sixes. Noor Ahmad took 2/22 for CSK.
In response, a fit again Lungi Ngidi dismissed Ruturaj Gaikwad for 6 to give DC a good start, while Urvil Patel fell for a 9-ball 17 to Axar Patel. However, Sanju Samson kept one end busy and scored at a brisk pace as well.
He remained 87* with 7 fours and 6 sixes and also added an unbeaten 114/run partnership with Kartik Sharma for the 3rd wicket. Kartik made 41* in 31 balls with 4 fours and 2 sixes. CSK won the game in 17.3 overs and 8 wickets in hand.
This win means CSK now has 5 wins from 10 games and 10 points to their name, while DC are on a downward spiral with 4 wins from 10 games and 8 points to their name.
The cricket fraternity was praiseful of CSK’s performance and took to social media to laud Sanju Samson’s brilliant knock.
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