In a thrilling match on Saturday, Sanju Samson, playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), scored an impressive 115 runs off just 56 balls against Delhi Capitals (DC), leading his team to a 23-run victory. This win marked CSK's first in the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL) after a challenging start to the season. Former Indian cricketer Zaheer Khan praised Samson's evolved batting style, noting that he played with a risk-free approach, focusing on building his innings rather than just hitting sixes. Khan highlighted that this strategy not only minimizes risks but also positively impacts the team's performance, providing a model for younger players to emulate. CSK's total of 212 runs proved too challenging for DC, who were bowled out for 189 runs. The match also featured strong bowling performances from CSK's Jamie Overton, who took four wickets, and Anshul Kamboj, who claimed three dismissals.