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Chennai Super Kings completed a double over Delhi Capitals with a convincing eight-wicket victory on May 5, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. CSK chased down a target of 156 runs, scoring 159 for 2 in just 17.3 overs.

The match saw Sanju Samson shine for CSK, scoring 87 not out off 52 balls. His performance was crucial in leading the team to victory. Delhi Capitals struggled to build momentum, finishing their innings at 155 for 7 after their allotted overs.

Sameer Rizvi was the top scorer for DC, contributing 40 runs off 24 balls. CSK’s bowlers showed marked improvement, with Noor Ahmad taking 2 wickets for just 22 runs in his three overs. This win lifted Chennai Super Kings to sixth place in the points table with a total of 10 points.

Delhi Capitals dropped to seventh place with only 8 points after this loss. CSK’s performance in this match highlighted their turnaround after a poor start to the season. Their bowling attack has improved significantly, now maintaining an economy rate of 8.15 over the last seven games.

Key match statistics:

• CSK total runs scored: 159
• DC total runs scored: 155
• Overs taken by CSK to chase the target: 17.3
• Noor Ahmad’s bowling figures: 2 wickets for 22 runs

Historically, Chennai Super Kings have had the upper hand over Delhi Capitals in IPL matches. This latest victory further cements that trend as CSK continues to build momentum in IPL 2026.

Axar Patel commented on the game, noting that while he felt DC’s score of 155 was competitive given the pitch conditions, they were ultimately short by about ten to fifteen runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad praised Sanju Samson’s role as the backbone of the team and acknowledged the bowlers’ contributions.