Chennai Super Kings completed a double over Delhi Capitals with a convincing eight-wicket victory on May 5, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. CSK chased down a target of 156 runs, scoring 159 for 2 in just 17.3 overs.
Delhi Capitals managed to score 155 for 7 in their full quota of 20 overs. Sanju Samson was the standout performer for CSK, scoring 87 not out off 52 balls. Sameer Rizvi top-scored for DC with 40 runs off 24 balls.
Noor Ahmad made a significant impact with the ball, taking two wickets for just 22 runs in three overs. This win marked CSK’s second victory over DC in IPL 2026, highlighting their historical advantage over the franchise.
Key statistics:
- CSK scored 159 runs in 17.3 overs.
- DC scored 155 runs in their full innings.
- Sanju Samson scored 87 runs not out.
- Sameer Rizvi scored 40 runs.
- Noor Ahmad took two wickets for 22 runs.
CSK climbed to sixth place on the points table with a total of ten points after this match. Meanwhile, DC dropped to seventh place with eight points.
CSK’s bowling performance has shown marked improvement after a shaky start to the season. Their economy rate over the last seven games stands at 8.15, indicating a turnaround.
Axar Patel acknowledged his team’s batting struggles, stating they were about ten to fifteen runs short of a competitive total. Ruturaj Gaikwad praised Sanju Samson as the backbone of their batting lineup while emphasizing the bowlers’ contributions to their success.
