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The <\/span>Chennai Super Kings (CSK)<\/span> secured a clinical 8-wicket victory over the <\/span>Delhi Capitals (DC)<\/span> in Match 48 of <\/span>IPL 2026<\/span> on the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, May 5. Guided by a sublime unbeaten half-century from <\/span>Sanju Samson<\/span>, CSK accomplished a season double over the house side, successfully chasing down a goal of 156 with 15 balls to spare. <\/span><\/p>\n This win bolsters Chennai\u2019s playoff ambitions while significantly denting Delhi\u2019s possibilities. Earlier, Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to bat first on a surface that appeared to favor spin. The innings struggled for momentum because the CSK bowlers, led by <\/span>Noor Ahmad (2\/22)<\/span> and <\/span>Akeal Hosein (1\/19)<\/span>, kept tight control. <\/span><\/p>\n DC found themselves in serious trouble at <\/span>69\/5<\/span> following a middle-order collapse. Nevertheless, <\/span>Tristan Stubbs<\/span> and <\/span>Sameer Rizvi<\/span> staged a significant rescue act. Stubbs scored <\/span>38 off 31 balls<\/span>, while Rizvi played a blistering unbeaten cameo of <\/span>40 off 24 deliveries<\/span>*, including 4 towering sixes. Their 65-run partnership propelled Delhi to a competitive, albeit below-par, total of <\/span>155\/7<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n Listed here are some twitter reactions:<\/span><\/p>\n CSK BEAT DC BY 8 WICKETS..!!!<\/p>\n \u2013 10 points for CSK with 4 games left. pic.twitter.com\/B5YjTWicNu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 A D U (@cricfootadnan) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 54*(40) vs MI. Two games, Two Runs chases, Kartik Sharma is here to remain & rule for Chennai Super Kings \ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25#DCvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AQxqXJDFPB<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Nafees (@Nafees_22) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Csk Double on Dc \ud83d\udc9b\u2728\ud83e\udd81 \u2014 Rashmika_fangirl endlessly \ud83e\udd8b (@RMfansonali) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u2013 115* (56) Vs DC. SANJU SAMSON ALSO COMPLETED 400 RUNS IN IPL 2026 \u2013 A PROPER SUPERSTAR FOR CSK. \ud83d\udd25#DCvsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FfLb9aItxx<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Prasaanth (@prasaanth_07) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n CSK go past DC! \u2014 lightningspeed (@lightningspeedk) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sourav Ganguly in his debut season as a headcoach helped his team qualify for the ultimate within the SA20 \ud83e\udd37\u200d\u2642\ufe0f<\/p>\n Delhi Capitals have to bring this man back into the management \u2764\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/uhklLtJuIN<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc15\u265b (@DelhiKaKing18) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Delhi Capitals got here for revenge but Sanju Samson had other plans \ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n One man rewriting the script \ud83d\udc9b#DCvsCSK<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #WhistlePodu<\/a> #Yellove<\/a> #DelhiCapitals<\/a> #Dhoni<\/a> #Samson<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/AXcodsINED<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Aishwarya Jaiswal (@SillyPointHQ) May 5, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Chennai\u2019s chase began with an early setback as <\/span>Ruturaj Gaikwad (6)<\/span> was dismissed cheaply by Axar Patel. <\/span>Urvil Patel<\/span> briefly ignited the innings with <\/span>17 off 9 balls<\/span> before falling to Lungi Ngidi. Nevertheless, the sport shifted decisively in Chennai\u2019s favor once <\/span>Sanju Samson<\/span> found his rhythm. <\/span><\/p>\n Samson played an innings of pure authority, smashing <\/span>87 off 52 balls<\/span>*, featuring seven boundaries and 6 sixes. He was perfectly supported by <\/span>Kartik Sharma<\/span>, who contributed a gentle <\/span>41 off 31 balls<\/span>*. The duo shared an unbeaten <\/span>111-run stand<\/span> for the third wicket, dismantling the DC bowling attack with surgical precision.<\/span><\/p>\n Despite the efforts of the Delhi bowlers, including a disciplined spell from <\/span>Mitchell Starc (0\/30)<\/span>, they were unable to interrupt the partnership. CSK reached the goal comfortably in 17.3 overs, ending at <\/span>159\/2<\/span>. <\/span>Sanju Samson<\/span> was rightfully named <\/span>Player of the Match<\/span> for his match-winning performance. <\/span><\/p>\n With this result, CSK moves to 10 points on the table, while Delhi Capitals slump to their fourth defeat in five games.<\/span><\/p>\n Get the newest cricket news here, like us on Facebook<\/a>, and follow us on Twitter<\/a> and Instagram <\/a> for more such updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n
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\u2013 41*(31) vs DC.<\/p>\n\n
Roaring in to the Play off Face
Well played sanju \u2764\ufe0f & karthik
Congratulations @ChennaiIPL<\/a> \ud83d\udc9b\ud83d\udc4f#DCVsCSK<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/DmwqgrtSDm<\/a><\/p>\n\n
\u2013 101* (54) Vs MI.
\u2013 87* (52) Vs DC.<\/p>\n\n
5 wins in 7 games for CSK.#DCvCSK<\/a> #IPL<\/a> #Delhi<\/a> #Whistle<\/a> #SanjuSamson<\/a> #KartikSharma<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ATr0I3lKU9<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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Samson\u2019s 87* powers Chennai as unbeaten 111-run stand seals dominant chase<\/span><\/h3>\n
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