Here is is the timeline of key moments and the CSK vs DC match scorecard from game 18 of the 2026 Indian Premier League season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on April 11.
Chennai Super Kings secure their first win by beating Delhi Capitals comfortably by 23 runs.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals 2026 Timeline & Scorecard
Delhi Capitals win the toss and elect to bowl first.
Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad are solid and 62, before the latter falls for 15.
Samson scores a sizzling hundred.
Ayush Mhatre quickfire 59, and a blitz from Shivam Dube towards the end, takes CSK to 212/2 in their 20 overs.
Pathum Nissanka and KL Rahul start quickly in the chase and add 61, before Khaleel Ahmed removes the latter for 18.
Anshul Kamboj then gets the dangerous Nissanka for a quickfire 41.
DC lose momentum , as Jamie Overton runs through the middle and lower order and claims figures of 4/18.
Tristan Stubbs only batter to cross fifty.
Capitals are eventually bowled out for 189 in their allotted 20 overs.
Player of the match- Sanju Samson