IPL 2026: Sanju Samson Rewrites Record Books with Unprecedented Achievement

New Delhi: It was finally a night of relief for Chennai Super Kings. Amidst constant pressure, the team registered its first win in IPL 2026 and defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs. But the real story of the match revolved around one name, Sanju Samson. He completely tilted the game to one side by scoring 115 runs.

Were there hints from the beginning?

Initially it did not seem that the score would cross 200. Runs were coming, but there was no pace. Then Samson changed gears and from there the match started changing.

Did this inning become bigger than the match?

Many times it happens that one innings overshadows the entire match. Same thing happened here also. The way runs came in the last few overs, it became difficult for Delhi to make a comeback.

Was making the record equally important?

With this century, Samson achieved a different milestone. Centuries for three different teams—this thing doesn't happen every day. He became the first player to do so in IPL.

Was Dhoni's record breaking also discussed?

This was a special moment for CSK fans. Samson left behind MS Dhoni's record and made the highest score for the team as a wicketkeeper. Sanju Samson has now become the second batsman in IPL history to score centuries at both the opening and number 3 positions. Before him, this achievement was recorded in the name of Rohit Sharma.

Was this his fastest century?

The century against Delhi came in just 52 balls. He has scored quick centuries in the past too, but this was his fastest so far. Earlier, Sanju Samson had scored a century in 54 balls in IPL, which he had scored against Punjab Kings in the year 2016.

Did Delhi ever appear competitive?

The target was big and even the beginning was not what was required. There was hope in some overs, but the run rate was always heavy.

Can this win change the story of CSK?

The first win is often not just two points. It breaks the pressure. Now it remains to be seen whether the team is able to take this momentum forward or not.

Was this inning also an answer for Samson?

Questions were being raised on his performance since the beginning of the season. This innings put those questions to rest to a great extent. Sometimes just one inning changes the whole story, and that was the case here. Now the focus will be on whether he can maintain this rhythm in future also or not.