CSK vs DC saw Sanju Samson smash an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls to power Chennai Super Kings to their first win of IPL 2026. Samson’s fourth IPL century, complete with a Padayappa salute celebration, helped CSK post 212/2 at Chepauk.
Jamie Overton then ripped through DC’s middle order with 4/18 as the visitors were bowled out for 189. Tristan Stubbs fought with 60 off 38 but his dismissal in the 19th over sealed DC’s fate. CSK broke a six match losing streak at home.
CSK vs DC IPL 2026 Match 18 Highlights: First Innings
Ruturaj blazed three fours off Khaleel’s opening over but Samson quickly took centre stage. He smashed back to back fours off Mukesh Kumar and three boundaries off Axar’s first over to race to his fifty off 26 balls.
After Gaikwad fell for 15 to Axar, Ayush Mhatre joined Samson in a 113 run second wicket partnership.
Mhatre reached his third IPL fifty off a six before being retired out for 59. Samson then smashed a six off Natarajan and reverse scooped a four to bring up his century off 52 balls. Dube added a quick 20 as CSK posted 212/2.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Sanju Samson | 115* runs (56 balls, 15×4, 4×6) |
| Best Bowler | Axar Patel | 4 overs, 39 runs, 1 wicket |
CSK vs DC IPL 2026 Match 18 Highlights: Second Innings
DC raced to 66/2 in the powerplay with Nissanka smashing 41 off 24. Debutant Gurjapneet Singh struck with his very first IPL delivery, dismissing Axar at backward point.
Overton then bowled Miller for 17 with raw pace and had Rizvi caught at deep square leg. Stubbs counter attacked with a six off Gurjapneet and back to back sixes off Noor Ahmad to bring up his fifty.
Ashutosh Sharma smashed a six over long off but Noor dismissed him for 19 at sweeper cover. Stubbs kept fighting, reaching 60 before Overton had him caught at mid off.
He flung his helmet in frustration walking off. Anshul Kamboj wrapped up the tail as DC were bowled out for 189.
| Category | Player | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Best Batsman | Tristan Stubbs | 60 runs (38 balls, 4×4, 3×6) |
| Best Bowler | Jamie Overton | 4 overs, 18 runs, 4 wickets |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Samson has scored four IPL centuries. His 115* against DC is the highest individual score for CSK since Murali Vijay’s 127 in 2010.
Yes. CSK had lost their first three matches before beating DC by 23 runs at Chepauk.
Jamie Overton claimed 4/18 including the key wickets of Miller, Rizvi, Stubbs and Auqib Nabi.
