Sanju Samson’s Unbeaten Century Powers Chennai Super Kings to 212/2 Against Delhi Capitals
In their fourth match of the IPL 2026 season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) set a formidable target by scoring 212/2 against Delhi Capitals in Match 18 at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The innings was led by a remarkable performance from Sanju Samson, who remained unbeaten on 115 off just 56 balls. His aggressive batting and excellent shot selection were on full display, with 15 fours and four sixes helping maintain a high scoring rate throughout the innings.
Despite losing Ruturaj Gaikwad early for 15 runs, CSK found strong support from Ayush Mhatre, who scored 17 off 59 balls before being retired out. This partnership helped keep the momentum going, and the team comfortably crossed the 200-run mark. Shivam Dube also contributed with a quick cameo, ensuring that the innings remained steady and productive.
Samson and Mhatre formed a crucial 113-run partnership, which stands as the second-highest for any wicket against Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League for CSK. This vital stand played a key role in the team’s total of 212/2, giving them a strong foundation for the chase.
Sanju Samson’s Historic Performance
Sanju Samson’s century in this match is already making waves in the cricketing world. His 115 not out has been added to the list of the highest individual scores for CSK in IPL history. Here are some of the notable milestones he achieved:
- 127 – Murali Vijay (RR, Chennai, 2010)
- 117* – Shane Watson (SRH, Wankhede, 2018)
- 116* – Mike Hussey (KXIP, Mohali, 2008)
- 115* – Sanju Samson (DC, Chennai, 2026)
This century also marks Samson as the second CSK batter after Murali Vijay to score a century against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk. Additionally, he became only the second player in IPL history after KL Rahul to achieve a century while representing three different teams.
Milestones and Records
Samson’s innings was not just about runs but also about breaking records. During this match, he became the fourth Indian cricketer to cross the 400-sixes milestone in T20 cricket, joining the elite group of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Suryakumar Yadav.
His performance in this game has already been recognized as one of the best batting displays of IPL 2026 so far. With his century, Samson not only secured a commanding position for CSK but also solidified his place among the league’s top performers.
Key Highlights of the Innings
- Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls.
- He hit 15 fours and four sixes, maintaining a brisk scoring rate.
- Ayush Mhatre supported him with 17 off 59 balls.
- The 113-run partnership between Samson and Mhatre was crucial for the team’s total.
- Samson became the second CSK batter to score a century against Delhi Capitals at Chepauk.
- He crossed the 400-sixes milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the fourth Indian to do so.
This impressive performance by Sanju Samson has set the stage for a thrilling contest in the upcoming innings, with CSK looking strong and confident heading into the next phase of the tournament.
