The Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard from the IPL 2026 clash on 11 April 2026 at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai, produced an entertaining high-scoring contest. Chennai Super Kings posted 212/2 in 20 overs after Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field first. Sanju Samson was the star of the innings with an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls, while Ayush Mhatre contributed 59 off 36. In reply, Delhi Capitals scored 189 all out in 20 overs, falling 23 runs short of the target. Tristan Stubbs top-scored for DC with 60 off 38 balls, but Jamie Overton’s four-wicket spell and Anshul Kamboj’s three wickets helped CSK defend their total. Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match as Chennai Super Kings earned two points.

Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Overview

The IPL 2026 meeting between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals took place on 11 April at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl first, hoping to use the conditions early and chase a target later in the evening. Instead, CSK’s batting unit produced a powerful 212/2 from their allotted 20 overs.

Sanju Samson played the defining innings of the match, smashing 115 runs from only 56 deliveries. His innings contained 15 fours and four sixes and came at a remarkable strike rate of 205.35. Ayush Mhatre also provided momentum with 59 from 36 balls before retiring out, while Shivam Dube finished unbeaten on 20 from 10 deliveries.

Quick Information

Match Detail	Information
Match	Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Tournament	Indian Premier League 2026
Match Date	11 April 2026
Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai
Match Type	T20
Toss	Delhi Capitals won and elected to field
CSK Score	212/2 in 20 overs
DC Score	189 all out in 20 overs
Result	Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs
CSK Points	2
DC Points	0
Player of the Match	Sanju Samson
Top CSK Scorer	Sanju Samson – 115*
Top DC Scorer	Tristan Stubbs – 60
Best CSK Bowler	Jamie Overton – 4/18
Best DC Bowler	Axar Patel – 1/39

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Chennai Super Kings Innings Scorecard

Chennai Super Kings made an impressive 212/2 in 20 overs, setting Delhi Capitals a target of 213. The innings was built around Sanju Samson’s spectacular unbeaten century and a strong contribution from Ayush Mhatre. CSK maintained a scoring rate of 10.60 runs per over, putting constant pressure on the DC bowlers.

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 15 from 18 balls before being dismissed in the seventh over, but his early wicket did little to slow CSK down. Mhatre continued the attack and added 59 from 36 balls, while Samson took control of the innings during the latter stages. Shivam Dube then provided a late burst with 20 not out from just 10 deliveries.

CSK Batting Scorecard

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Sanju Samson	Not out	115	56	15	4	205.35
Ruturaj Gaikwad	c Nissanka b Patel	15	18	1	0	83.33
Ayush Mhatre	Retired out	59	36	3	4	163.88
Shivam Dube	Not out	20	10	2	1	200.00
Extras	Wides	3	–	–	–	–
Total	20 overs	212/2	–	–	–	RR 10.60

Sanju Samson’s Match-Winning Knock

Sanju Samson produced the standout batting performance of the match with an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls. His strike rate of 205.35 reflected how aggressively he attacked the Delhi Capitals bowling attack, with 15 boundaries and four sixes forming the bulk of his score. Samson accelerated particularly well as the innings progressed and ensured CSK finished with a total above 200. His unbeaten century gave Chennai the platform they needed to put Delhi under pressure during the chase. The performance also earned him the Player of the Match award.

Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube Add Momentum

Ayush Mhatre played an important supporting role by scoring 59 runs from 36 balls. His four sixes and three fours helped CSK maintain a high scoring rate during the middle overs. He was retired out at 17.3 overs after making a significant contribution to the total. Shivam Dube then provided a quick finish, scoring 20 not out from 10 balls. His strike rate of 200 ensured that CSK did not lose momentum during the final overs. Together, Mhatre and Dube helped Samson keep the scoreboard moving rapidly.

Delhi Capitals Bowling Scorecard

Delhi Capitals struggled to contain the CSK batting lineup, particularly during the middle and final phases of the innings. Axar Patel was the only bowler to take more than one CSK wicket, claiming one wicket, while the rest of the attack found it difficult to prevent the scoring rate from climbing. T Natarajan was the most expensive bowler on the day, conceding 54 runs in his four overs. Lungi Ngidi gave away 41 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav conceded 24 runs in two overs. The bowling figures show how effectively CSK’s batters maintained pressure throughout the innings.

DC Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Auqib Nabi	2	0	17	0	8.50
Mukesh Kumar	4	0	37	0	9.25
Axar Patel	4	0	39	1	9.75
T Natarajan	4	0	54	0	13.50
Lungi Ngidi	4	0	41	0	10.25
Kuldeep Yadav	2	0	24	0	12.00

Delhi Capitals’ Bowling Challenges

Delhi Capitals needed early wickets to prevent CSK from building a big total, but after the dismissal of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson and Ayush Mhatre kept the scoring rate high. The inability to consistently restrict boundaries meant that CSK reached 212 despite losing only two wickets. T Natarajan had the toughest outing among the DC bowlers, conceding 54 runs from four overs. Jamie Overton’s later performance for CSK showed how important disciplined bowling could be in a high-scoring match. DC’s bowling attack ultimately left its batting unit with a demanding target.

Delhi Capitals Innings Scorecard

Chasing 213, Delhi Capitals needed a strong start, and Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul initially gave them hope. Nissanka scored 41 from 24 balls, while Rahul made 18 from only 10 deliveries. However, both were dismissed within the first six overs, and DC quickly lost further wickets.

Tristan Stubbs kept the chase alive with a brilliant 60 off 38 balls. His four fours and three sixes helped Delhi remain competitive, but wickets continued to fall around him. With the required run rate increasing and CSK’s bowlers finding breakthroughs at important moments, Delhi Capitals were eventually dismissed for 189.

DC Batting Scorecard

Batter	Dismissal	Runs	Balls	4s	6s	Strike Rate
Pathum Nissanka	c Brevis b Kamboj	41	24	5	2	170.83
KL Rahul	c Overton b Ahmed	18	10	2	1	180.00
Sameer Rizvi	c Brevis b Overton	6	9	1	0	66.66
Axar Patel	c Khan b Gurjapneet Singh	1	2	0	0	50.00
David Miller	b Overton	17	14	1	1	121.42
Tristan Stubbs	c Noor Ahmad b Overton	60	38	4	3	157.89
Ashutosh Sharma	c Kamboj b Noor Ahmad	19	10	1	2	190.00
Auqib Nabi	c Hosein b Overton	4	2	1	0	200.00
Kuldeep Yadav	c Brevis b Kamboj	4	7	0	0	57.14
Lungi Ngidi	c Gurjapneet Singh b Kamboj	3	5	0	0	60.00
T Natarajan	Not out	1	2	0	0	50.00
Extras	LB 1, NB 3, W 11	15	–	–	–	–
Total	20 overs	189	–	–	–	RR 9.45

Pathum Nissanka Gives Delhi a Fast Start

Pathum Nissanka provided Delhi Capitals with an aggressive beginning during the chase. He scored 41 from 24 deliveries, hitting five fours and two sixes. His strike rate of 170.83 suggested that DC were prepared to attack the target rather than simply trying to build the innings slowly. However, Nissanka’s dismissal at 61 runs brought an important breakthrough for Chennai. KL Rahul was also dismissed around the same stage of the innings, leaving Delhi without the opening partnership they needed to chase down a total of 213.

Tristan Stubbs Leads the Chase

Tristan Stubbs was the most successful Delhi Capitals batter in the second innings. His 60 off 38 balls included four fours and three sixes, and he kept the chase alive even as wickets fell at regular intervals. Stubbs reached his half-century and continued looking for boundaries, but his dismissal in the 19th over effectively ended Delhi’s hopes. CSK’s bowlers had already created enough pressure by that stage, and DC eventually finished on 189.

Chennai Super Kings Bowling Scorecard

The CSK bowling attack delivered when it mattered most. Jamie Overton was the leading wicket-taker, finishing with four wickets for only 18 runs from his four overs. His economy rate of 4.50 was particularly impressive considering the high-scoring nature of the match.

Anshul Kamboj also played a crucial role by taking three wickets for 35 runs. Khaleel Ahmed and Gurjapneet Singh picked up one wicket each, while Noor Ahmad also contributed with a wicket. The combined effort prevented Delhi from converting its promising start into a successful chase.

CSK Bowling Figures

Bowler	Overs	Maidens	Runs	Wickets	Economy
Akeal Hosein	2	0	20	0	10.00
Khaleel Ahmed	3	0	40	1	13.33
Anshul Kamboj	4	0	35	3	8.75
Gurjapneet Singh	4	0	39	1	9.75
Jamie Overton	4	0	18	4	4.50
Noor Ahmad	3	0	36	1	12.00

Jamie Overton’s Four-Wicket Spell

Jamie Overton was arguably the biggest difference between the two teams with the ball. He took four wickets while conceding just 18 runs in his four overs, producing an economy rate of 4.50. His wickets included Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs and Auqib Nabi. The dismissal of Stubbs was especially important because the DC batter was beginning to threaten CSK’s advantage. Overton’s control prevented Delhi from building a late-innings partnership.

Anshul Kamboj Provides Crucial Support

Anshul Kamboj complemented Overton with three wickets. He dismissed Pathum Nissanka early and later returned to remove Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi, helping CSK close out the innings. Kamboj conceded 35 runs in his four overs and finished with an economy rate of 8.75. While not as economical as Overton, his wickets arrived at important moments and ensured that Delhi could not build the partnerships required to reach 213.

Fall of Wickets

The fall of wickets explains how the momentum shifted during the match. CSK lost only two wickets while building 212, whereas Delhi Capitals suffered ten dismissals before reaching 189.

Chennai Super Kings Fall of Wickets

Wicket	Score	Batter	Over
1	62	Ruturaj Gaikwad	6.2
2	175	Ayush Mhatre	17.3

Delhi Capitals Fall of Wickets

Wicket	Score	Batter	Over
1	61	KL Rahul	4.6
2	61	Pathum Nissanka	5.2
3	66	Axar Patel	6.1
4	76	Sameer Rizvi	7.6
5	121	David Miller	12.2
6	149	Ashutosh Sharma	14.5
7	154	Auqib Nabi	15.4
8	183	Tristan Stubbs	18.3
9	185	Kuldeep Yadav	19.1
10	189	Lungi Ngidi	19.6

How the Match Unfolded

The match began with Delhi Capitals choosing to field after winning the toss. Their plan was to restrict CSK and then chase whatever target was set. The opening overs were relatively controlled, but CSK soon began finding boundaries, and the innings accelerated after the powerplay.

Ruturaj Gaikwad fell for 15, but Ayush Mhatre and Sanju Samson kept attacking. Mhatre’s 59 and Samson’s extraordinary 115 not out took CSK to 212/2. The target of 213 meant Delhi needed to maintain a run rate of more than 10.5 throughout the chase.

Delhi’s Chase Starts Positively

Delhi Capitals started the chase aggressively through Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul. Both batters scored at a rapid pace, allowing DC to keep up with the required rate during the opening overs. However, CSK struck at crucial moments. Rahul fell for 18 and Nissanka was dismissed for 41, bringing DC’s middle order into the game earlier than expected. The quick loss of wickets prevented Delhi from maintaining the same level of attacking momentum.

CSK Takes Control in the Middle Overs

Once the early wickets fell, Chennai Super Kings began tightening the pressure. Sameer Rizvi and Axar Patel could not make a significant contribution, while David Miller scored 17 before being dismissed by Overton. Tristan Stubbs provided the biggest resistance with his 60-run innings. Yet CSK kept taking wickets, and the partnership opportunities Delhi needed never materialized. By the final two overs, the target was effectively out of reach.

Key Performers of the Match

Several players made important contributions in this contest, but Sanju Samson and Jamie Overton stood out for CSK. Samson dominated with the bat, while Overton produced the best bowling figures of the match. For Delhi Capitals, Tristan Stubbs was the leading run-scorer and Pathum Nissanka also made a useful contribution at the top. Despite their individual efforts, the team could not maintain enough partnerships to complete the chase.

Top Performers

• Sanju Samson: 115* off 56 balls
• Ayush Mhatre: 59 off 36 balls
• Tristan Stubbs: 60 off 38 balls
• Pathum Nissanka: 41 off 24 balls
• Jamie Overton: 4/18 in 4 overs
• Anshul Kamboj: 3/35 in 4 overs
• Shivam Dube: 20* off 10 balls
• Ashutosh Sharma: 19 off 10 balls

Impact Players and Match Replacements

Both teams used impact-player replacements during the match. Chennai Super Kings brought Akeal Hosein into the playing combination in place of Ayush Mhatre after the first innings. Mhatre had already made his contribution with the bat before the replacement took place. Delhi Capitals also made an impact-player change during their chase. Ashutosh Sharma came into the match in place of Mukesh Kumar at 12.2 overs. Ashutosh then contributed 19 runs from 10 balls, including two sixes, but his innings was not enough to change the result.

Impact Player Details

Team	Impact Player In	Player Out	Stage
CSK	Akeal Hosein	Ayush Mhatre	After 1st innings
DC	Ashutosh Sharma	Mukesh Kumar	12.2 overs

Match Result and Points Table Impact

Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs after defending their total of 212. The victory earned CSK two points, while Delhi Capitals finished the match without any points. The result reflected CSK’s stronger performance across both innings. Their batting unit produced a score above 200, and their bowling attack then took wickets regularly enough to prevent Delhi from completing the chase.

Match Result

Team	Score	Result
Chennai Super Kings	212/2 in 20 overs	Won by 23 runs
Delhi Capitals	189 all out in 20 overs	Lost
CSK Points	2	Added 2 points
DC Points	0	Added 0 points

What Went Right for Chennai Super Kings

The biggest advantage for CSK was their batting depth and ability to maintain an aggressive scoring rate throughout the innings. Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 provided the foundation, while Ayush Mhatre and Shivam Dube ensured that the pressure remained on Delhi’s bowlers.

The bowling performance was equally important. Jamie Overton’s four wickets for 18 runs gave CSK control during the chase, while Anshul Kamboj’s three wickets ensured that Delhi could not build a sustained partnership. CSK’s ability to take wickets at important stages ultimately decided the match.

What Went Wrong for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals’ biggest problem was their inability to control the CSK scoring rate. Although Axar Patel managed to take one wicket, the bowling attack conceded 212 runs, giving their batters a difficult target from the start.

The chase also suffered because wickets fell too frequently. Nissanka and Stubbs provided attacking innings, but DC could not establish a long partnership capable of taking the chase deep. Once Stubbs was dismissed, the remaining batters had too much ground to cover.

Key Turning Points of the Match

The first major turning point came when Sanju Samson continued attacking despite the loss of Ruturaj Gaikwad. His partnership with Ayush Mhatre transformed CSK’s innings and put Delhi under pressure. The second major turning point came during Delhi’s chase when Jamie Overton dismissed important batters. His spell changed the momentum of the innings and prevented Tristan Stubbs from taking the chase all the way to the final over.

Major Turning Points

• CSK reached 62/1 after the powerplay despite losing Gaikwad.
• Ayush Mhatre scored 59 from 36 balls.
• Sanju Samson reaching 115* from only 56 deliveries.
• CSK finished on 212/2.
• Delhi lost KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka around the same stage.
• Jamie Overton took four wickets for 18 runs.
• Tristan Stubbs scored 60 but was dismissed at 183.
• Delhi Capitals being bowled out for 189.

Sanju Samson Named Player of the Match

Sanju Samson was named Player of the Match after producing the most influential individual performance. His 115 not out from 56 balls came at a strike rate above 200 and included 15 fours and four sixes. The innings was particularly valuable because Samson remained unbeaten until the end. Rather than allowing CSK’s scoring rate to slow after Mhatre’s departure, he continued attacking and helped Chennai reach 212. His performance set the foundation for the 23-run victory.

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Summary

The Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard shows a game dominated by aggressive batting and decisive bowling. CSK’s 212/2 was built around Samson’s century and Mhatre’s attacking fifty, while DC’s response reached 189 despite Stubbs’ impressive 60. Jamie Overton then produced the bowling performance that separated the teams. His four-wicket haul restricted Delhi during the critical middle and death overs. Anshul Kamboj’s three wickets further strengthened CSK’s defense and helped the team secure two valuable points.

Scorecard at a Glance

Category	Chennai Super Kings	Delhi Capitals
Total	212/2	189 all out
Overs	20	20
Run Rate	10.60	9.45
Top Batter	Sanju Samson 115*	Tristan Stubbs 60
Second-Highest	Ayush Mhatre 59	Pathum Nissanka 41
Best Bowler	Jamie Overton 4/18	Axar Patel 1/39
Result	Won by 23 runs	Lost by 23 runs

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Conclusion

The Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard tells the story of a complete performance from Chennai Super Kings. After Delhi Capitals elected to field, CSK responded with 212/2, powered by Sanju Samson’s unbeaten 115 and Ayush Mhatre’s 59. The total gave Delhi a difficult target and required them to score consistently throughout the chase.

Delhi Capitals showed plenty of attacking intent through Pathum Nissanka and Tristan Stubbs, but regular wickets prevented them from staying on course. Jamie Overton’s exceptional 4/18 spell and Anshul Kamboj’s three wickets made the difference as Delhi finished on 189. With a 23-run victory, Chennai Super Kings collected two points, while Sanju Samson’s outstanding innings earned him the Player of the Match award.

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