Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.<h2>CSK off the mark</h2>India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-cameron-green-to-liam-livingstone-5-most-expensive-players-in-ipl-2026-auctions-matheesha-pathirana-kartik-sharma-prashant-veer-1774031148132">From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions</a>&nbsp;Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses.&nbsp;He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly.&nbsp;ALSO READ | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/from-rohit-sharma-to-sanju-samson-5-highest-individual-score-in-a-lost-chase-in-ipl-yusuf-pathan-kl-rahul-shaun-marsh-ipl-2026-1774084136030">From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL</a>&nbsp;Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

Sanju Samson finally unleashed with the bat as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) broke the duck on the points table to secure their first win of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL 2026) on Saturday (April 11). Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats. CSK off the mark India's T20 World Cup hero Samson hit an unbeaten 115 for his fourth IPL ton and first for Chennai to steer the team to 212/2 at their M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. Samson, who survived a dropped catch on 52, delighted the crowd with 15 fours and four sixes in a brilliant 56-ball innings. England all-rounder Jamie Overton then took four wickets after Delhi made a bright start to their chase as Chennai bowled out their opponents for 189. ALSO READ | From Cameron Green to Liam Livingstone, 5 most expensive players in IPL 2026 auctions Overton took the crucial wickets of Delhi top-scorer Tristan Stubbs for 60 and his South Africa international teammate David Miller. Samson, who was traded from the Rajasthan Royals to Chennai ahead of the campaign, made his first major contribution with the bat after failures in their previous three losses. He came into the IPL with huge expectations after he starred with three half-centuries in the last three matches of India's T20 World Cup triumph on home soil in March. Samson scored 113 runs for the second wicket with Ayush Mhatre, who retired out on 59. Shivam Dube, who clubbed 20 off 10 balls, stitched together an unbeaten stand of 37 with Samson as the hosts finished their innings strongly. ALSO READ | From Rohit Sharma to Sanju Samson, 5 highest individual scores in a lost chase in IPL Pathum Nissanka made 41 for Delhi, but they soon fell behind the required run-rate after the wickets of the Sri Lanka opener and KL Rahul, for 18, in quick succession. Miller and fellow South African Stubbs attempted to pull things back for the visitors, but Overton had other ideas. He removed Sameer Rizvi for six and Miller, bowled for 17, and his wicket of Stubbs in the 19th over ended any hopes for Delhi.

Playing at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win their first match of the season. Samson was the star of the show as he scored an unbeaten 115 to help his side move up the table after three consecutive defeats.

IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats

The Wimbledon 2022 edition is set to kick off on June 27. The third Grand Slam of the calendar year is keenly awaited, which will see no Russian and Belarus players participating following the ban imposed on them by the organisers in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year.

While a lot has been said and written about the ban imposed on Russian and Belarus players, the excitement for the forthcoming showpiece event remains&nbsp;high. Over the years, several matches at the&nbsp;All England Club have gone down to the wire between superstar players. Here's reliving one of the most epic battles of all time when Novak Djokovic locked horns with Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the centre&nbsp;court during the 2019 men's singles final at the Wimbledon.

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It was&nbsp;the&nbsp;longest ever finals and the first decided by virtue of a deciding set tie-break. While the Serbian Djokovic was made to sweat hard for every point by Federer, he saved two match points against eight-time champion&nbsp;to win his fifth title on the grass court, also&nbsp;winning back-to-back Wimbledon titles for the second time in his career.

Relive the epic battle -- where both Federer and Djokovic stretched one and other, showcased their class with rapid serves, volleys, aces, drop shots, etc. The two legends, thus, displayed grit and determination in a 4 hour 57 minute riveting clash before Djokovic won&nbsp;7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3).

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After claiming his fifth title at the Wimbledon, on July 14, 2019, Djokovic had stated, "It is quite unreal to be two match points down to come back and strange to play a tie-break at 12-12. I was hoping to get to the tie break."

Djokovic also paid a fitting tribute to his Swiss rival Federer&nbsp;and added,&nbsp;"I think that if this is not the most exciting final then it's definitely in the top two or three of my career against one of the greatest players of all time, Roger, who I respect. Unfortunately in this type of matches, someone has to lose."

The Wimbledon 2022 edition is set to kick off on June 27. The third Grand Slam of the calendar year is keenly awaited, which will see no Russian and Belarus players participating following the ban imposed on them by the organisers in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year.

The Wimbledon 2022 edition is set to kick off on June 27. The third Grand Slam of the calendar year is keenly awaited, which will see no Russian and Belarus players participating following the ban imposed on them by the organisers in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, early this year. While a lot has been said and written about the ban imposed on Russian and Belarus players, the excitement for the forthcoming showpiece event remains high. Over the years, several matches at the All England Club have gone down to the wire between superstar players. Here's reliving one of the most epic battles of all time when Novak Djokovic locked horns with Swiss maestro Roger Federer in the centre court during the 2019 men's singles final at the Wimbledon. ALSO READ | Serena Williams confirms her return at Wimbledon 2022, a year after superstar's last match It was the longest ever finals and the first decided by virtue of a deciding set tie-break. While the Serbian Djokovic was made to sweat hard for every point by Federer, he saved two match points against eight-time champion to win his fifth title on the grass court, also winning back-to-back Wimbledon titles for the second time in his career. Relive the epic battle -- where both Federer and Djokovic stretched one and other, showcased their class with rapid serves, volleys, aces, drop shots, etc. The two legends, thus, displayed grit and determination in a 4 hour 57 minute riveting clash before Djokovic won 7-6 (5), 1-6, 7-6 (4), 4-6, 13-12 (3). × ALSO READ | Ahead of Wimbledon 2022, Russian player avoids ban by changing nationality: Report After claiming his fifth title at the Wimbledon, on July 14, 2019, Djokovic had stated, "It is quite unreal to be two match points down to come back and strange to play a tie-break at 12-12. I was hoping to get to the tie break." Djokovic also paid a fitting tribute to his Swiss rival Federer and added, "I think that if this is not the most exciting final then it's definitely in the top two or three of my career against one of the greatest players of all time, Roger, who I respect. Unfortunately in this type of matches, someone has to lose."

THROWBACK: Reliving Novak Djokovic-Roger Federer's epic battle in 2019 Wimbledon final - WATCH

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IPL 2026: Samson unleashes with bat as CSK get off the mark, DC suffer consecutive defeats

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