Chennai Super Kings opened their account in IPL 2026 with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals at Chepauk, securing two points after three consecutive losses to move off the bottom of the table.
Put in to bat, CSK posted a commanding 212/2, driven by Sanju Samson's unbeaten 115* off 56 balls, the first century of the season. After three single-digit scores with CSK, Samson finally announced his arrival with an innings filled with authority, striking 15 fours and four sixes.
He was well supported by Ayush Mhatre, who made 59, with the duo stitching together a 113-run partnership for the second wicket to set the platform. A late cameo from Shivam Dube ensured CSK crossed the 200-mark.
In response, Delhi Capitals got off to a brisk start through Pathum Nissanka (41) but lost momentum once wickets began to fall through the middle overs. Tristan Stubbs' 60 off 38 balls kept the chase alive briefly, but the required rate climbed steadily.
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Jamie Overton (4/18) led CSK's bowling effort with a decisive spell that broke the back of DC's middle order, while Anshul Kamboj (3/35) chipped in with key wickets at either end of the innings. Delhi were eventually bowled out for 189, falling short despite a competitive start.
The result sees CSK secure their first win of the season to move off the bottom of the table, leaving KKR as the only winless side in IPL 2026. DC meanwhile remain rooted to fourth spot after two wins and two defeats.
Here's a look at how the IPL 2026 table stands after CSK vs DC at Chepauk:
| Pos | Teams | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | No Results | Points | Net Run Rate |
| 1 | Rajasthan Royals (RR) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2.055 |
| 2 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.72 |
| 3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.231 |
| 4 | Delhi Capitals (DC) | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0.322 |
| 5 | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -0.359 |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -0.024 |
| 7 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.27 |
| 8 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -0.715 |
| 9 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | -1.532 |
| 10 | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | -1.315 |
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