IPL 2026, CSK vs DC: In the 18th match of IPL 2026, the match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) is being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk). In this match, Chennai Super Kings wicketkeeper batsman Sanju Samson returned in excellent form and played his first half-century innings. In the last three matches, his bat was completely silent and he could not touch double figures even once. But today on the Chepauk pitch, he gave relief to his fans after a long wait.
Sanju Samson’s first half-century for CSK
In this match, Sanju Samson touched the figure of 50 runs in 26 balls and hit the first fifty in the jersey of Chennai Super Kings. During this, Sanju Samson along with team captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also made a partnership of 62 runs for the first wicket. This pair could not even reach 20 runs in the last three matches, but in this match both the batsmen together completed a half-century partnership.
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However, Rituraj Gaikwad’s bat once again remained calm. He scored only 15 runs in 18 balls and was out. Despite the slow start from the captain, Sanju Samson gave a strong start to the team by playing aggressively. This inning of Sanju Samson is very important for Chennai Super Kings, because the team was not able to make a big partnership with the opening pair in the last few matches.
Ayush Mhatre also batted
Ayush Mhatre also played an amazing inning in this match. He supported Sanju by scoring a half-century in just 27 balls. A century partnership was seen between the two players.