US EditionSamson Rediscovers Form with Match-Winning Century for Chennai in IPL
- On Saturday, Chennai Super Kings batter Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, becoming the first centurion of the 2026 Indian Premier League.
- Samson had struggled for runs in his first three matches, scoring just 6, 7, and 9, after a successful T20 World Cup campaign where he helped India retain the trophy.
- Alongside Ayush Mhatre, who scored 59 off 36 balls, Samson forged a 113-run partnership to help the Super Kings reach 212/2 in their 20 overs.
- Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad welcomed the return of Dewald Brevis, while Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel aimed to restrict the Super Kings on the dry red soil pitch.
- Regarding the status of MS Dhoni, Gaikwad noted, "For those asking about MS Dhoni, he's at the hotel watching and supporting us. But yes, very soon, you'll see him out on the ground.
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Samson rediscovers form with match-winning century for Chennai in IPL
April 12 : Sanju Samson has struggled for form since being named Player of the Tournament at the T20 World Cup but the wicketkeeper-batter looked more like his old self on Saturday with an unbeaten 115 off 56 balls in Chennai's 23-run win over Delhi Capitals.The 31-year-old made a slow start to the Indian Pre
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Sanju Samson made a brilliant comeback against DC with a century off just 52 balls. He scored 115 runs and led CSK to a 200-plus score, justifying his 18 crore price tag. This was Sanju's fourth IPL century, but it was his fastest and most explosive.
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