Chennai Super Kings (a five-time Indian Premier League champion) claimed their first win of the 2026 season on Saturday, defeating Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at the MAC Stadium in Chennai. The victory was anchored by an explosive unbeaten 115 from Sanju Samson — who made a high-profile move to the franchise from Rajasthan Royals this season — coming off just 56 balls, with 15 fours and four sixes. The innings silenced doubts after three consecutive low scores from the wicketkeeper-batter and sent the home crowd into jubilation.