Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals — Full Match Report & Statistical Breakdown
Aditya Primier League • Chennai Super Kings won the match by 5 wicket.
Key Match Highlights
1. Match Overview & Context
In this 20-over encounter of Aditya Primier League, Chennai Super Kings took on Delhi Capitals on Apr 25, 2026, 06:10 AM. After competitive cricket across both innings, the fixture concluded with the official result: Chennai Super Kings won the match by 5 wicket.. Across the match, spectators witnessed a combined total of 308 runs and 13 wickets fall between Delhi Capitals (153/8 in 20.0 overs) and Chennai Super Kings (155/5 in 13.2 overs).
2. Delhi Capitals Innings Breakdown (153/8)
Batting in the first innings, Delhi Capitals finished on 153/8 from 20.0 overs, maintaining an innings run rate of 7.65 runs per over. During the opening 6 overs, Delhi Capitals accumulated 23 runs for the loss of 1 wicket. Sameer Rizvi spearheaded the batting effort with 65 runs off 28 balls (including 7 fours and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 232.1). Valuable middle-order support came from Karun Nair, who contributed 23 runs off 22 deliveries, while Axar Patel added 22 (26b). The bowling side conceded 1 extra runs (wides: 1, no-balls: 0, byes: 0, leg-byes: 0). With the ball in the first innings, Matt Henry led the bowling figures with 2/21 in 4.0 overs (economy 5.25), assisted by Noor Ahmed (2/24 in 4.0 overs).
3. Chennai Super Kings Chase & Second Innings Summary (155/5)
Pursuing a target of 154 runs for victory, Chennai Super Kings recorded 155/5 in 13.2 overs at a scoring rate of 11.63 runs per over. Sanju Samson anchored the chase for Chennai Super Kings with 122 runs from 50 balls (8 fours, 8 sixes, strike rate 244.0), alongside Urvil Patel who chipped in with 22 off 15 balls. Defending the total, Kuldeep Yadava delivered a key spell of 3/33 across 3.0 overs at an economy rate of 11.00, while K. Jamieson finished with 1/17 (2.0 overs).
4. Partnerships, Fielding & CricÓ MVP Standings
The highest batting stand of the match was forged by Sanju Samson and Urvil Patel (Chennai Super Kings), who combined for 75 runs off 38 balls. In the field, both sides combined for 0 catches, 0 run-outs, and 1 stumping, with Unknown making a notable impact in the outfield. According to the CricÓ MVP & Player Points engine—which evaluates runs, boundaries, strike rate milestones, wickets, dot balls, bowling economy, and fielding dismissals—Sanju Samson (Chennai Super Kings) topped the match rankings with 168.0 total points, followed closely by Matt Henry (115.0 points). Official Player of the Match honors were awarded to Sanju Samson.