On May 5, 2026, Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Sanju Samson’s explosive innings propelled Chennai to victory, boosting their playoff hopes.
Delhi Capitals managed to score 155 runs for the loss of seven wickets in their innings. They struggled significantly in the latter part of their innings, losing their last five wickets for just 32 runs.
Chennai Super Kings chased down the target efficiently, scoring 159 runs for two wickets in just 17.3 overs. Sanju Samson played a crucial role, scoring an unbeaten 87 runs off 52 balls.
Key performances:
- Sameer Rizvi contributed with a solid 40 runs not out off 24 balls.
- Tristan Stubbs added 38 runs off 31 balls.
- Akeal Hosein took two wickets for 22 runs in his four overs.
This victory marks an important step for Chennai Super Kings as they continue their campaign in IPL 2026. They have shown resilience and skill throughout the tournament.
Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals have had a mixed run this season, winning only four of their nine matches so far. They will need to regroup and find ways to improve as the tournament progresses.