Chennai Super Kings kept their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive with a commanding eight-wicket win over Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, riding on a clinical bowling effort and a composed unbeaten knock from Sanju Samson.
Opting to bat first on a tricky surface, Delhi’s decision backfired as they stumbled to 69 for 5 before eventually posting a modest 155 for 7. CSK’s bowlers read the conditions perfectly, with Noor Ahmad (2/22) leading the charge, well supported by Akeal Hosein (1/19). The pace trio of Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh and Jamie Overton chipped in with a wicket each to keep DC under constant pressure.
Early collapse derails DC inningsDC never quite recovered after losing early wickets in clusters. Tristan Stubbs (38) and impact substitute Sameer Rizvi (40 off 24) attempted a rescue act with a 65-run stand for the sixth wicket, but the lack of momentum upfront proved costly.Returning from a concussion layoff, Lungi Ngidi made a brief impact with the ball, dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad early in the chase.
However, the total was never going to be enough against a determined CSK batting unit.Samson anchors smooth chaseChasing 156, CSK lost two early wickets but Samson steadied the innings with remarkable composure.
Be the first to comment