Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to win match 18 of IPL 2026, played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai on April 11 (Saturday). This is the first win for the Men in Yellow, who lost three games in a row earlier this season. [Check Full Scorecard Here].
Chasing 213 to win, Delhi Capitals started brilliantly with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka. The duo brought up team’s fifty inside the first four overs. Noor Ahmad put in a brilliant piece of fielding. Khaleel Ahmed got KL Rahul, Anshul Kamboj removed Pathum Nissanka. Then it was third over and third wicket straight for Chennai as Sarfaraz Khan took a sensational catch to get rid of Axar Patel.
Indian Premier League, 2026
Chennai Super Kings
212/2 (20.0)
Delhi Capitals
189 (20.0)
Match Ended ( Day – Match 18 )
Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs
Sameer Rizvi was caught in the deep by Dewald Brevis. David Miller was clean bowled by Jamie Overton. Impact player Ashutosh Sharma has been removed by Noor Ahmad, who gets his maiden scalp of IPL 2026. Overton gets Auqib Nabi. he also has Tristan Stubbs and gets Chennai close to victory.
What happened in the Chennai Super Kings innings today?
After being asked to bat, Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad started off brilliantly for the Chennai Super Kings, getting past the powerplay without losing a wicket. But Axar Patel struck immediately after the powerplay, getting the wicket of Gaikwad. Ayush Mhatre joined Sanju. Chetta Samson hit his maiden fifty in Chennai colours and then converted it to his maiden century as well. Pathum Nissanka dropped Sanju earlier though. Mhatre hit a 27-ball fifty, but was retired out to give Shivam Dube an oppurtunity to move the scoring rate faster. Eventually the side managed to get to 212 in their 20 overs.
CSK vs DC Toss, IPL 2026
The toss between Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad and his Delhi Capitals Counterpart, Axar Patel was won by the latter, who opted to field first at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chepauk, Chennai. Axar informed that Auqib Nabi is making his IPL debut and Ashutosh Sharma is back in the playing 11 as well. For Chennai, Dewald Brevis is back in the side in place of Matt Henry.
CSK vs DC Playing 11: IPL 2026 Match 18
Chennai Super Kings Playing 11
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Khaleel Ahmed, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Player Options: Akeal Hosein
Delhi Capitals Playing 11
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (capt), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player options: Ashutosh Sharma
▶CSK vs DC, IPL 2026: MATCH SNAPSHOT
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | CSK vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 18 |
| Date | Saturday, April 11, 2026 |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST |
| First Ball | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Live TV | Star Sports Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar App & Website |
| Win Probability | DC 54% · CSK 46% |
| Head-to-Head | CSK lead 19–12 (31 matches played) |
| CSK Form | L L L (0 wins, 3 losses) |
| DC Form | W W L (2 wins, 1 loss) |
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CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: Thank You for Tuning In
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As we go, leaving you with one of the defining moments from the game.
𝙐𝙙𝙩𝙖 𝙝𝙞 𝙥𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙪 𝙞𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙖𝙤 𝙢𝙚 𝙠𝙖𝙝𝙞 ✨ ✨🕊️🔥
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) April 11, 2026
Sarfaraz flies through the air and pulls off a screamer, a moment of magic that hands CSK a crucial wicket! 😮💨⚡#tataipl 2026 | #cskvdc | LIVE NOW 👉https://t.co/buHe1dnvKk pic.twitter.com/7wHa1z4i7U
CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: What did Player of The Match Sanju Samson said?
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after his century led Chennai Super Kings to beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs, Player of the Match, Sanju Samson said, "Really means a lot. The trust they (CSK franchise) showed in me, it was a very responsible feeling that I need to put in a show and say we are still in the tournament. Not easy to start off at a different franchise but it never felt like it. It was like coming to a second home. We just had a meeting of 50 seconds today (despite three losses) - that connects with the kind of person I am (smiles)."
"I failed a lot. Failing a lot tells you how to come back. Mentally, you think if you need to go hard or change the game-plan. You need to bring your body and mind to basics. Basics are to get in a mentally different zone. We need to come back to timing the ball, and watching it come out nicely from the bowler's hand. Very happy things have come (out) nicely today. Very important to have a great partnership. It never looked like he (Mhatre) was coming out of U-19 - he was so calculative. Shows the character he has. (On his hundred celebration) That was for Fleming. I know how hard it can get, leading a franchise for five years. Just wanted to dedicate this (innings) to Fleming," he added.
CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: What did winning skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad said?
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after his team, Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad said, "Feels good to finally get the win. Great performance. Always felt that coming here, we had been batting well. To post 200-210, when wicket is on slower side, we were showing good signs. One of those knocks where Sanju took to the opposition, played a magnificent knock. Ayush also."
"But today was about the bowling. Taking wickets, bowling aggressive lengths. We do not have that X-Factor in the bowling, but we have been discussing on how to be more effective and more proactive. In the last few games, we were almost there. Some big overs cost us. Bowling wise, we were on the mark (tonight). We were set back in the powerplay but we came back after it. Chennai fans are always behind us - have been receiving so many messages, good wishes. Wherever we go, they are backing us. That is what this side of the country is - wonderful people and loving the franchise," he added.
CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: What did losing captain Axar Patel said?
Speaking at the post-match presentation ceremony after his team, Delhi Capitals lost to Chennai Super Kings by 23 runs, Axar Patel said, "We started well but after the powerplay, we lost quick wickets and that broke the momentum. The fielding was the difference in the match. Wickets falling in clusters made it tough to regain momentum. Batters did a decent job but overall, our fielding was a let-down. (On the score)."
"Want to credit the bowlers, to keep them to that score, despite them having set batters on a good wicket. A couple of dropped catches, had we taken them, it might have been different. Pitch did not change. It was a little more difficult for them (with the dew in the second innings) but they bowled pretty well," he added.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kamboj finishes with three wickets as Chennai win for first time
Even the no-ball by Kamboj meant no difference as he eventually got the wicket of Ngidi on the very last ball of the 20th over to give Chennai their first win of the season.
Kamboj finishes with figures of 3/35 in his four overs.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 189/10 after 20 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: How did Chennai Super Kings win their first match
Chasing 213 to win, Delhi Capitals started brilliantly with KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka. The duo brought up team's fifty inside the first four overs. Noor Ahmad put in a brilliant piece of fielding. Khaleel Ahmed got KL Rahul, Anshul Kamboj removed Pathum Nissanka. Then it was third over and third wicket straight for Chennai as Sarfaraz Khan took a sensational catch to get rid of Axar Patel.
Sameer Rizvi was caught in the deep by Dewald Brevis. David Miller was clean bowled by Jamie Overton. Impact player Ashutosh Sharma has been removed by Noor Ahmad, who gets his maiden scalp of IPL 2026. Overton gets Auqib Nabi. Overton then also had Tristan Stubbs to get Chennai over the line by 23 runs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Brevis Catches, Kamboj gets Kuldeep
With the wicket of Kuldeep, Anshul Kamboj has now brought Chennai close to getting Delhi all-out here. Brevis takes the catch.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 28 needed off 6 for Delhi to win
A brilliant Overton over in which he conceded only 4 runs and took the big wicket of Tristan Stubbs, mean that Delhi will need 28 off last over with 8 wickets down. Although Chennai will be bowling with one fielder less outside the 30-yard circle.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 185/8 after 19 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Overton removes Stubbs
Jamie Overton is bowling a great over here so far. He has given away 6 off the first two balls but a wide review call goes in his favour.
And he gets the wicket of Stubbs as well. The big man is out, caught by Noor Ahmad.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Misfield from Noor
Noor Ahmad, after being flawless in the field all night, fumbles when it matters the most. 10 come off the over.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 181/7 after 18 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Fifty for Stubbs
Fifty has come up for Stubbs as he gets 15 off the Gurjapneet over and keeps the Capitals alive. Is it going to be the second Mukul innings we see this week in IPL.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 171/7 after 17 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Overton removes Nabi
Wicket!! Overton gets the wicket of Nabi as the Capitals keep falling from the other end. Just three of the over though.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 156/7 after 16 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 150 up for Capitals
Four off the very first ball of Auqib Nabi's IPL innings as he ends the Noor over with 15 runs from it. 150 comes up for the Capitals.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 153/6 after 15 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Noor has Ashutosh and the last laugh
Impact player Ashutosh Sharma has been removed by Noor Ahmad, who gets his maiden scalp of IPL 2026. Tristan Stubbs remains only threat for Chennai. The wicket came on the very next ball after Noor was hit for a six.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gurjapneet concedes 8
Gurjapneet Singh here has conceded 8 runs as Stubbs and Ashutosh look to get things together for Delhi.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 138/5 after 14 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Ashutosh Sharma arrives
Even after losing the wicket, Ashutoish Sharma hits a six and gets nine off the over.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 130/5 after 13 overs.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Overton removes Miller
The big man is gone!! Wow, this is sensational stuff from Jamie Overton as the ball nearly reverses, going into the left-hander, instead of moving away from him with the natural in-swing angle of Overton. Miller won't be able to finish this game as well.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 15 off the Khaleel over
Once again the two South Africans keep Chennai at bay as they take 15 off the Khaleel Ahmed over.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 121/4 after 12 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: 100 up for Capitals
After hitting Gurjapeneet for a six last over, Stubbs continues to work the CSK bowlers as he gets a six off Noor and 15 off the 11th over to bring up Delhi Capitals' hundred.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 106/4 after 11 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gurjapeneet hit for SIX
SIX!! After quiet last five overs, Tristan Stubbs gets things going with a six off Gurjapneet. Nine off the 10th over.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 91/4 after 10 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Tight from Noor
Noor Ahmad starts his spell and goes for just six singles here to keep the pressure building on Delhi.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 82/4 after 09 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Fourth wicket in fourth over
This is just brilliant. Fourth over in a row that Chennai have picked a wicket and the going just gets string for the team from Anbuden.
Jamie Overton with the wicket of Sameer Rizvi as Dewald Brevis takes a simple catch.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 76/4 after 08 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Gurjapneet with a wicket
Seven runs and a wicket from the Gurjapneet over as Chennai seem to control the proceedings for now.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 73/3 after 07 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Sensational catch from Sarfaraz
Sarfaraz Khan has caught this out of thin air to give Gurjapneet Singh his maiden IPL scalp this season. And after the catch, he runs throughout the ground celebrating it.
Brilliant stuff from Sarfaraz.
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Kamboj gets Nissanka
Two wickets in two overs for Chennai. After Khaleel removing Rahul, Kamboj gets the rid of Nissanka, right after he was dropped on the very previous ball.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 66/2 after 06 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Khaleel gets Rahul
The big wicket of KL Rahul is here as he fails to clear the infield. Khaleel Ahmed gets his first wicket this IPL season.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 61/1 after 05 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Noor Ahamd, take a bow
This is one of the best saves you will see today or for many days to come. He goes in the year, takes the ball in his two hands, throws it back into the ground while being airborne. Some athleticism from the Afghan
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Fifty up for Capitals
There seems to be no respite for the Chennai side no matter what they score. Anshul Kamboj, probably their best batter, comes to bowl and gets hammered by Nissanka for 16 runs as 50 comes up for the Capitals inside the first four.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 52/0 after 04 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Rahul gets going
While Nissanka was doing the talking earlier, it is KL Rahul who takes the initiative and hits Akeal for 12 runs in the over.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 36/0 after 03 overs
CSK vs DC LIVE SCORE UPDATES: Khaleel punished
Khaleel Ahmed has been punished big time here by Pathum Nissanka as he hits the left-arm pacer for 16 runs to give Delhi the momentum in chase.
Delhi Capitals' Live Score 24/0 after 02 overs