IPL 2026, DC vs CSK Today Match Result: Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by eight wickets in the Indian Premier League 2026 on Tuesday, riding on a commanding unbeaten knock from Sanju Samson. Chasing 156, Samson anchored the innings with 87 not out off 52 balls, hitting seven fours and six sixes, as CSK reached 159 for 2 in 17.3 overs to secure a comfortable victory and boost their net run rate.
Earlier, Delhi Capitals posted 155 for 7 after being put under pressure by Chennai’s disciplined bowling attack. Akeal Hosein was effective with the new ball, conceding just 19 runs and building early pressure.
Delhi slipped to 69 for 5 in 11 overs before Tristan Stubbs (38 off 31 balls) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out off 24 balls) added 65 runs for the sixth wicket to lift the total to a competitive score.
In reply, CSK remained in control throughout the chase, with Samson leading the effort and Kartik Sharma providing support with an unbeaten 41.
The result strengthens Chennai Super Kings’ position in the points table as the playoff race intensifies.
Brief Scores:Delhi Capitals 155/7 (Tristan Stubbs 38, Sameer Rizvi 40*; Noor Ahmad 2/22)Chennai Super Kings 159/2 in 17.3 overs (Sanju Samson 87*, Kartik Sharma 41*)Chennai Super Kings won by eight wickets.
IPL 2026 Points Table
| POS | TEAM | P | W | L | NR | NRR | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Punjab Kings | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +0.855 | 13 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 9 | 6 | 3 | 0 | +1.420 | 12 |
| 3 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +0.644 | 12 |
| 4 | Rajasthan Royals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | +0.510 | 12 |
| 5 | Gujarat Titans | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | -0.147 | 12 |
| 6 | Chennai Super Kings | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | +0.151 | 10 |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | -0.949 | 8 |
| 8 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | -0.539 | 7 |
| 9 | Mumbai Indians | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | -0.649 | 6 |
| 10 | Lucknow Super Giants | 9 | 2 | 7 | 0 | -1.076 | 4 |