After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to register their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the second wicket to take CSK to 212 for two. Delhi Capitals struggled against Jamie Overton, who took 4/18 and was bowled out for 189.Tristan Stubbs (60) delayed the inevitable for DC with a brave half-century.
This was Chennai Super Kings’ first win of the season, while Delhi Capitals registered their second consecutive loss.There were tense moments during the match after Delhi Capitals players, including Nitish Rana, questioned the referee over a denied glove change request for Tristan Stubbs.The incident took place during the chase when Stubbs asked to change his gloves at the 19. He looked uncomfortable, with sweaty gloves affecting his grip. Nitish Rana spoke to the umpire after the request was rejected and told him that playing with wet gloves could affect performance and safety.Soon after, on the third ball of the 19th over, Stubbs was dismissed while attempting to hit Jamie Overton at mid-on, and was caught by Noor Ahmed. Stubbs returned and threw down his bat and gloves on the way to the locker room. Stubbs had asked for a glove change before coming out, but the fourth official denied his request.
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With the victory, CSK moved to ninth place with one win and three losses, while DC remained in fourth place with two wins and two losses.