Chennai, April 11 Sanju Samson smashed an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls as Chennai Super Kings opened their account in this IPL with a 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals here on Saturday.
Sent in to bat, Samson smashed four sixes and 15 fours during his explosive innings, forming key partnerships – 62 with Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), 113 with Ayush Mhatre (59) and an unbroken 37 with Shivam Dube (20) as CSK posted a formidable 212 for 2.
In reply, DC were all out for 189 with Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) and Tristan Stubbs (60 off 38) putting up a fight.
Jamie Overton (4/18) was the most successful bowler, while Gurjapneet Singh (1/39), Anshul Kamboj (3/35) and Khaleel Ahmed (1/40) also took wickets.
Brief Scores:
Chennai Super Kings: 212 for 2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson 115 not out, Ayush Mhatre 59; Axar Patel 1/39).
Delhi Capitals: 189 all out in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 41, Tristan Stubbs 60; Jamie Overton 4/18).