On May 5, 2026, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) defeated the Delhi Capitals (DC) by 8 wickets at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. CSK successfully chased down a target of 156 runs on a slow and sluggish pitch.
Delhi Capitals batted first, scoring 155 runs for 7 wickets. Sanju Samson led the charge with an impressive 87 not out off 52 balls.
Kartik Sharma contributed significantly, scoring 41 not out off 31 balls. Sameer Rizvi also made his mark with a quickfire 40 not out off 24 balls.
The CSK bowlers displayed their skills, taking a total of 7 wickets. Anshul Kamboj had a tough outing, conceding 49 runs in 4 overs without taking a wicket.
The match unfolded as follows:
- DC scored 155 runs for 7 wickets.
- Sanju Samson scored 87 not out.
- CSK chased down the target in 17.3 overs.
This victory reaffirms CSK’s historical strength on challenging pitches. Their performance will be crucial as they aim for success in the ongoing IPL season.
