CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: Chennai register maiden win of season, Sanju Samson & Overton emerge heroes

CSK vs DC Live Score, IPL 2026: After losing three matches on the trot, CSK finally got their first points in the season, as they beat DC by 23 runs. Even though it was not the most clinical effort, but the encounter will give them massive clarity, as to what’s the correct way to go in the competition. One of the biggest reasons for this win also was, Sanju Samson’s effort of 115 at the top.

But Jamie Overton the star

Yes, Sanju scored the fifty, but it was their rather weak bowling, who overcame a stiff challenge from DC. Jamie Overton was excellent on the night where he returned with figures of 4/18. Anshul Kamboj did his bit as well, and bagged 3/36 in the end. All in all a clinical show with the ball.

Batting issues still persist

Apart from Sanju, Ayush Mhatre did score a fifty as well, but this isn’t the best batting combination for Chennai. It is visible, that Ruturaj Gaikwad is struggling to get runs at the top of the order, and in-form Sarfaraz Khan is batting too low in the order. But nontheless, Chennai would be still happy to get off the mark.

CSK vs DC Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein (Impact Player)

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

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CSK vs DC Live Score: CSK win, finally

11/04/2026 23:31

Last over starts, and Anshul Kamboj gets rid of Kuldeep. The deal is sealed now. Excellent last over to finish with as Kamboj gets Ngidi. All out on the last ball as DC lose by 23 runs.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Match over?

11/04/2026 23:19

Overton gets his fourth wicket of the night as he gets rid of Stubbs for 60 from 38. It is all but over for DC. Last over, 28 runs to win for DC.

CSK vs DC Live Score: 50 for Stubbs

11/04/2026 23:11

The match is still not over. Stubbs gets a 31-ball 50. 42 needed in 18, and it needs to be seen, if DC can do the unthinkable.

CSK vs DC Live Score: What went wrong for DC?

11/04/2026 23:02

Let's just address one issue, they did not bat well at all, and it is their thin middle-order that showed problems. But still 4 overs remain. and just as we say this, Nabi has been removed by Overton.

CSK vs DC Live Score: DC in with a chance

11/04/2026 22:56

Ashutosh and Stubbs have the license to go big, and this could just be in favor of Delhi. If they connect against weaker bowling, they'll only take DC closer. Alas, he is caught out eventually.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Wicket

11/04/2026 22:41

What a stunning match this is turning out to be. Overton comes back for an over, and Miller is undone by the pace of the ball. He loses his leg stump. Out for 17.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Teeing-off now

11/04/2026 22:38

Stubbs and Miller not have got their eye in. And they have accelerated in the last couple of overs. The target is under 100 now. CSK need to be careful.

CSK vs DC Live Score: 100 up for Delhi

11/04/2026 22:31

Slowly, Stubbs and Miller are getting boundaries. But it is a long road ahead. They have crossed 100 though. Another over comes to an end.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi need partnership

11/04/2026 22:26

Gurjapneet Singh comes for another over. Miller and Stuubs need a big partnership, but a win looks quite out of question. CSK moving towards their first win.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Sameer Rizvi gone

11/04/2026 22:13

This is not looking good for DC at the moment. A cross-seam delivery by Overton, and Rizvi skies to mid wicket. Brevis takes a simple catch.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Wicket

11/04/2026 22:05

Axar Patel has fallen here for 1. Gurjapneet bowls one wide, and Axar cuts hard. Sarfaraz Khan takes a blinder of a catch at point.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Both openers gone

11/04/2026 21:57

KL Rahul's cameo ends. He scores 18 off 10. DC needed a quick start, and he's helped Nissanka in doing that. Khaleel comes back after Nissanka thumped him. Rahul gets done by the bounce while looking to pull.

Nissanka was dropped by Khaleel at short fine leg, and then, the very next ball, he hit the ball to Dewald Brevis at mid-on. Both DC openers are back in the hut; CSK is back in the game. Meanwhile, Axar Patel joins Sameer Rizvi in the middle.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Another fail for CSK

11/04/2026 21:51

CSK has 2 powerplay pacers, Khaleel and Kamboj, yet they brought in Akeal today. Now, what that does is that the pacers don't get the help, swing and seam, if they don't bowl early. By the 2nd or 3rd over, the ball stops doing anything.

So, unless Akeal takes an early wicket, they are actually handicapping themselves even further because both the pacers will now need to bowl later in the innings, which is their weakness.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Nissanka & Rahul on fire

11/04/2026 21:40

After a tight over by Akeal, Pathum Nissanka just mowed down Khaleel Ahmed. 3 boundaries, 2 fours and 1 six from the Sri Lankan. DC is off to a flier.

KL Rahul too has looked in great nick. He took down Akeal in the 3rd over, taking the aerial route over mid-off.

KL magic in motion ✨

KLean strike, absolute kamaal! 🤌 #TATAIPL 2026 | #CSKvDC | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/buHe1dnvKk pic.twitter.com/1BsmAmuT3F
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 11, 2026

CSK vs DC Live Score: Mhatre out, Hosein in

11/04/2026 21:32

CSK has subbed Ayush Mhatre out, who was retired out, with Akeal Hosein coming in. Also, Sanju Samson won't keep the wickets in the second innings with Kartik Sharma taking over the duties.

IPL 2026 Live Score: Highest individual scores for CSK

11/04/2026 21:26

127 - Murali Vijay vs RR, Chennai, 2010
117* - Shane Watson vs SRH, Wankhede, 2018
116* - Mike Hussey vs KXIP, Mohali, 2008
115* - Sanju Samson vs DC, Chennai, 2026*

CSK vs DC Live Score: Comeback by DC

11/04/2026 21:25

CSK were 160/1 after 15 overs. In the last 5, they scored just 52 runs despite having 9 wickets in hand. One would think that scoring 212 while losing just 2 wickets means you've some runs on the board. And mind you, CSK's bowling isn't the best in the competition.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings 212/2

11/04/2026 21:17

Sanju Samson finally arrives in Chennai as his unbeaten century helps CSK post 212/2. Ayush Mhatre contributed with 59 off 36 before he was retired out for Shivam Dube. The all-rounder smashed 10-ball 20.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Last over for Chennai

11/04/2026 21:09

Shivam Dube takes on Mukesh Kumar with a six to bring up 200 for Chennai. 5 balls to go in the last over.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Lungi Ngidi down

11/04/2026 21:06

Lungi Ngidi is down with an injury and it seems like he has a knee problem. The physio has come on. But if it's serious, Delhi Capitals could be in real trouble. They are already without Mitchell Starc.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Century for Sanju Samson

11/04/2026 21:01

Sanju Samson has finally arrived for Chennai Super Kings. He gets to his 4th IPL century and maiden in CSK colours with a boundary. This is the first century of this IPL.

Sanju Samson’s century in IPL

102 (63) vs RPS, Pune, 2017
102* (55) vs SRH, Hyderabad, 2019
119 (63) vs PBKS, Wankhede, 2021
102* (52) vs DC, Chennai, 2026

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— Star Sports Kannada (@StarSportsKan) April 11, 2026

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Mhatre retired out!

11/04/2026 21:01

Chennai Super Kings have sent in Shivam Dube, retiring out Ayush Mhatre for 59 off 36.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Miller drops Mhatre

11/04/2026 20:50

After surviving a run-out, thanks to KL Rahul, Ayush Mhatre has survived a dropped catch. This time, it was David Miller who could not hold on to the catch.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: 400 sixes for Sanju Samson

11/04/2026 20:43

Sanju Samson pulls T Natarajan for a huge six to complete 400 sixes in T20 cricket. And he also moves to 90s with a four, following that six.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: 50 for Ayush Mhatre

11/04/2026 20:42

Ayush Mhatre hits his second half-century of IPL 2026. He gets to the milestone off 27 balls with a six against T Natarajan.

Most 50+ scores in IPL before turning 19 (Cricbuzz)

4 - Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
3 - Ayush Mhatre
2 - Prithvi Shaw

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Mhatre on song

11/04/2026 20:39

Ayush Mhatre is supporting Sanju Samson well in the partnership as Chennai aim to post 200+ total. But it's not easy on this pitch. Samson is striking at nearly 200 strike rate, while Mhatre is moves to 44 off 25.

CSK vs DC Live Score: 50-run stand between Samson-Mhatre

11/04/2026 20:29

Sanju Samson brings up another 50-run stand, this time with Ayush Mhatre. Unlike the first stand, Sanju and Ayush have shared the responsibility equally.

CSK vs DC Live Score: First six for Chennai

11/04/2026 20:24

It has taken Chennai Super Kings 10.3 overs to hit first six of the game And it comes from the bat of Sanju Samson, who is making DC pay for a costly catch drop. Samson took T Natarajan on a fulltoss for a six over dip mid-wicket.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Lifeline for Sanju Samson

11/04/2026 20:20

After KL Rahul missed a run-out of Ayyush Mhatre on the first ball, Pathum Nissanka has dropped a regulation catch of Sanju Samson. How costly would that be? Chennai post 88/1 in 10 overs.

CSK vs DC Live Score: 50 for Sanju

11/04/2026 20:09

Sanju Samson scores his 27th fifty in IPL and his maiden in CSK colours. He gets to the milestone off 26 balls. CSK needed him to score and return to form after 6, 7 and 9 in the first 3 innings. He has done that when CSK required him the most.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Ruturaj Gaikwad departs

11/04/2026 20:03

Ruturaj Gaikwad's struggles come to an end. He could never get going and as he tried to take on Axar Patel with a pull shot, he did not get enough timing and gave away a catch to Pathum Nissanka. He departs for 15 off 18.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Sanju down with injury

11/04/2026 20:00

Physio has come on with Sanju Samson needing a back massage. He has a stiff back, by the looks of it.

CSK vs DC Live Score Updates: No wickets in powerplay

11/04/2026 19:58

For the first time this season, Chennai Super Kings haven't lost a wicket in the powerplay as Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad score 61 in the powerplay. Sanju is on 45 off 19.

Chetta Samson, 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙣 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 mode 🔥

That’s vintage Samson, a straight drive back past the bowler! 😮‍💨✨#TATAIPL 2026 | #CSKvDC | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/buHe1dnvKk pic.twitter.com/l5ZHAjphU1
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 11, 2026

CSK vs DC Live Score Updates: 50-run stand for Sanju-Ruturaj

11/04/2026 19:55

Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad bring up their first 50-run stand. It has been Samson all the way with 35 runs off 15 balls. Gaikwad is going at less than a run a ball with 14 off 16. This is also the first time, CSK have scored 50-plus with the openers in the powerplay.

CSK vs DC Live Score Updates: First boundary for Gaikwad

11/04/2026 19:47

After 10 deliveries, Ruturaj Gaikwad has his first boundary. Axar Patel bowled a little short and wide and Gaikwad smashed it through the square for a four.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Samson all the way

11/04/2026 19:43

It has been Sanju Samson who has scored the bulk of runs so far. He has hit four boundaries, including three against Auqib Nabi Dar.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Samson starts well

11/04/2026 19:35

Sanju Samson begins well against Auqib Nabi Dar. He hits him for a boundary with a late-cut after a cover drive almost went for a boundary. Nabi concedes 10 runs in the first over.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Sanju-Ruturaj begin for Chennai

11/04/2026 19:29

Chennai Super Kings retain their opening pair as Ruturaj Gaikwad begins with Sanju Samson. Sanju hasn't crossed the powerplay, while Ruturaj has been poor as well. Will they be able to change their fortunes? They will be up against Auqib Nabi Dar with the new ball. In the last two Ranji Trophy season, Nabi bagged over 100 wickets.

IPL 2026 Live: Updated Points Table

11/04/2026 19:17

In the first match of the day, Punjab Kings chased down 220 to beat Sunrisers Hyderabad. They remain second.

IPL 2026 Points Table

Team	P	W	L	NR	PTS	NRR
RR	4	4	0	0	8	2.055
PBKS	4	3	0	1	7	0.720
RCB	3	2	1	0	4	1.231
DC	3	2	1	0	4	0.811
LSG	3	2	1	0	4	-0.359
SRH	4	1	3	0	2	-0.024
GT	3	1	2	0	2	-0.27
MI	3	1	2	0	2	-0.715
KKR	4	0	3	1	1	-1.315
CSK	3	0	3	0	0	-2.517

CSK vs DC Live Score: Delhi Capitals Playing XI

11/04/2026 19:11

Jammu & Kashmir sensation Auqib Nabi Dar is making his IPL debut. Vipraj Nigam has been demoted to the bench. DC will have to pick from Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair and Nitish Rana when they bat.

KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (capt), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player Options: Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmantha Chameera, Nitish Rana

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai Super Kings Playing XI

11/04/2026 19:09

Both Prashant Veer and Kartik Sharma are on the bench along with Akeal Hosein and Matt Henry. Only one of them will play. Dewald Brevis returns.

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh

Impact Players: Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Prashant Veer, Matt Henry

CSK vs DC Live Score: Chennai bat first

11/04/2026 19:03

Axar Patel wins the toss for Delhi Capitals and he opts to bowl against Chennai Super Kings. Auqib Nabi Dar makes debut for DC. CSK have plenty of changes.

CSK vs DC Live Score: Akeal Hosein to make debut?

11/04/2026 18:53

Akeal Hosein and Gurjapneet Singh are marking their line-ups. After three poor shows, CSK could rejig their Playing XI.

Looks like two debuts for CSK. Akeal Hosein and Gurjapneet Singh mark their run-up.
— Venkata Krishna B (@venkatatweets) April 11, 2026

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Should Ruturaj open again?

11/04/2026 18:49

6, 28 and 7 - Ruturaj Gaikwad has also struggled and that has compounded CSK's opening issues. With Ayush Mhatre at No 3, playing well, CSK should rejig the opening. Gaikwad can play at No.3.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Sanju Samson problem

11/04/2026 18:37

As often it has been with Sanju Samson, he is once again under the scanner. He has begun his Chennai days with scores of 6, 7 and 9. CSK head coach Stephen Fleming said that he is not out of form and is hitting well in the practice. If that's the case, there is no better time than today to hit back. CSK need Sanju to fire at the top to take advantage of the powerplay.

CSK vs DC Live Updates: No MS Dhoni again?

11/04/2026 18:30

MS Dhoni has missed CSK's three games with a calf injury. As the team left the hotel for Chepauk, he was nowhere to be found. However, his wife and daughter will be at the stands. In all likelihood, Dhoni will not be there as a player as he continues his recovery.

Start the whistles 🥳💛#WhistlePodu #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/MoVVlT2FUj
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) April 11, 2026

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Dewald Brevis to return?

11/04/2026 18:25

After missing three matches with a side strain, Dewald Brevis is all set to be back, barring any last-minute problems. A middle-order that has lacked intent and has struggled, Brevis's return could breathe fresh life. Chennai need a win badly to rebound. And that's where Brevis could do the trick. He can take the attack to the opponent in the middle overs. And even if he has to come in early, he can take advantage of the powerplay.

CSK vs DC Match Preview: Delhi Capitals

11/04/2026 18:10

Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have shown promise with two wins in three games. They nearly made it three wins in a row but suffered a 1-run loss in the last game. DC have looked a balanced unit with someone taking the charge in every game. In the last game, KL Rahul scored 92, while David Miller nearly finished things off.

In the bowling, despite the absence of Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar and T Natrarjan have risen to the occasion. Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam have also found success. At Chepauk, where the pitches have been flatter recently, Delhi will have an advantage against a struggling Chennai.

CSK vs DC Match Preview: Chennai Super Kings

11/04/2026 17:55

Since their title in IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings have won just 11 matches out of 31, the least by any team. And there is no end in sight for Chennai. They have started IPL 2026 with three consecutive losses, with their batting faltering almost every game and they don’t have a bowling attack that can strike fear in the opponents.

Openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain) and Sanju Samson have been struggling. With no Dewald Brevis in the middle order, they have not found a way to bounce back from a poor powerplay. The bowling has lacked control and depth, failing to support a struggling batting line-up. They have pinned their hopes on Ayush Mhatre and Prashant Veer with the top guns misfiring.

Chepauk Pitch Report

11/04/2026 17:47

The Chepauk pitch has traditionally assisted spinners with slow turn and variable bounce, making it challenging for batters once the ball gets older. However, in recent IPL and T20 matches, including the T20 World Cup games, the surface has become more batting-friendly, offering even bounce and good pace early on.

Average first-innings scores have increased from 160-170 to 180-200, with potential for higher totals if dew plays a minimal role. Fast bowlers may get early swing or seam, but spinners grow into the game.

CSK vs DC Head to Head

11/04/2026 17:37

CSK and DC have clashed 31 times in the IPL. CSK hold a clear edge with 19 wins, while DC have secured 12 victories. CSK have historically dominated at home, but recent seasons have seen more competitive encounters. In the last two encounters, Delhi easily beat Chennai.

Matches: 31
CSK wins: 19
DC wins: 12

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Delhi Capitals Squad

11/04/2026 17:31

KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari

CSK vs DC Live Updates: Chennai Super Kings Squad

11/04/2026 17:29

Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Matt Henry, Khaleel Ahmed, Matthew Short, Akeal Hosein, Kartik Sharma, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Gurjapneet Singh, MS Dhoni, Shreyas Gopal, Rahul Chahar, Spencer Johnson, Mukesh Choudhary, Urvil Patel, Aman Khan, Dewald Brevis, Zakary Foulkes

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