CSK vs DC Highlights, IPL 2026: Ton-up Sanju Samson stars in Chennai Super Kings' first win of the season

CSK vs DC Live Score: Lungi Ngidi was brought into the attack, and he delivered a tight over under pressure, with five runs coming off it. Ngidi was clever with his variations as he made sure the CSK batters found it tough to hit him for big shots.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Mukesh Kumar is into the attack, and he delivered a tight over. Ayush Mhatre gets a lifeline here with David Miller dropping a tricky catch here. 8 runs came off the over while Sanju Samson is just five runs away from his century.

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Ayush Mhathre reaches his half-century in style with a six here, while Sanju Samson is marching towards his century. Another big over for Chennai Super Kings as 19 runs came off it, as the momentum has shifted completely.

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Axar Patel into the attack, and he tried to slow things down here with a tight over. He bowled the first four dots, but Ayush Mhatre smashed him for a six on the fifth ball. 11 runs came off the over, and things are moving fast for Chennai in the past few overs. CSK 141/1 in 14 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatre is showcasing his class, taking on Lungi Ngidi with a four and a six to keep the momentum flowing from the other end. 11 runs came off the over. Meanwhile, CSK's run rate is 10 at the moment and they need one of the batters to go all out from here. CSK 130/1 in 13 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Another big over for Chennai Super Kings as Ayush Mhatre and Sanju Samson smash Kuldeep Yadav for maximums to make it 16 runs off the over. The momentum is in Chennai Super Kings' favour at the moment. CSK 119/1 in 12 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Ayush Mhatre hits T Natarajan for a boundary on the first ball of the over. Sanju Samson connects it better for a maximum. 15 runs came off the over, a big one for Chennai, which they desperately needed. CSK 103/1 in 11 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson gets a lifeline here with Pathum Nissanka dropping one this time near the boundary line. It was a tricky one, but it should have been taken as it also cost four runs. Samson hit the next one for four too. CSK 88/1 in 10 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson smashes his first half-century in yellow colours, and he reaches the mark in 26 balls. Excellent knock from the senior batter at the top. Meanwhile, Mukesh Kumar bowled a tight one here. Only four runs came off his over. CSK 77/1 in 9 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Kuldeep Yadav into the attack and he delivered a tight over here, a crucial one after CSK lost Ruturaj Gaikwad in the last one. 8 runs came off it, with Ayush Mhatre hitting a four on the last ball. CSK 73/1 in 8 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Axar Patel gets the better of Ruturaj Gaikwad here. The CSK skipper went for a big shot but found a fielder near the boundary rope as it was an easy one for Pathum Nissanka. A big blow for Chennai Super Kings here. CSK 62/1 in 6.1 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson is making all the right moves here and finding boundaries to make sure CSK end the powerplay on a high. The wicketkeeper batter hit a couple of boundaries as CSK finish the powerplay just over 10 run rate. CSK 61/0 in 6 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: T Natarajan is into the attack here, and Sanju Samson launches it into the air and plays it over long-off for a boundary to make sure the runs keep coming at a good flow here. 9 runs came from the over as the pressure continues to mount on Gaikwad from the other end. CSK 49/0 in 5 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Axar Patel into the attack and welcomed with a boundary by Ruturaj Gaikwad, a relief for him as he looked sluggish so far. Meanwhile, Sanju Samson continues to stamp his authority with two more boundaries. CSK 40/0 in 4 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson continues to find boundaries at ease as he hits Auqib Nabi for another four here. However, it was a tidy over for CSK as seven runs came off it. CSK 27/0 in 3 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Mukesh Kumar from the other end here. Sanju Samson is in the mood today as he smashed Mukesh for back-to-back boundaries to finish the over on a high for Chennai. 10 runs came off the over here. CSK 20/0 in 2 overs

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson started off with a fine cover driver, but was fielded by Tristan Stubbs, and the CSK openers ran three. Samson got the boundary later in the over with a cut through the gap. 10 runs came off the first over. CSK 10/0 in 1 over

CSK vs DC Live Score IPL 2026: Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad are in the middle to open the innings for Chennai Super Kings. Auqib Nabi has the ball in hand here.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi Capitals Impact Subs: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana

Chennai Super Kings Impact Subs: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry

CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi Capitals Starting XI - Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings starting XI - Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh

CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel wins toss, opts to bowl against Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings find themselves under mounting pressure to turn things around after three defeats at as many venues, a start far from their usual standards. The struggles have been evident in both departments, with neither the batting unit nor the bowlers delivering consistently. Unless they quickly address these concerns and find balance, CSK risk falling behind early in a highly competitive season where momentum can be decisive.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Dewald Brevis expected to return for the clash against Delhi Capitals, giving the side a timely boost. His comeback could add much-needed firepower to the batting unit as CSK look to get their campaign back on track.

CSK vs DC Live Score: David Miller produced a solid unbeaten 41, but his costly lapse at the death overshadowed the effort. With Delhi needing two off the final two balls, Miller turned down a single on the penultimate delivery that could have levelled the scores. The decision proved decisive as the side finished on 209/8, falling just one run short. It remains a moment that could haunt, despite an otherwise composed knock.