CSK beat DC by 23 runs

Chennai, Apr 11 (PTI) Sanju Samson smashed a 56-ball 115 not out as Chennai Super Kings opened their account in this IPL with a 23-run win over Delhi Capitals here on Saturday.

Sent in to bat, Samson struck four sixes and 15 fours during his blistering knock, stitching key partnerships — 62 with Ruturaj Gaikwad (15), 113 with Ayush Mhatre (59) and unbroken 37 with Shivam Dube (20) as CSK posted a formidable 212 for 2.

In reply, DC folded for 189 with Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) and Tristan Stubbs (60 off 38) putting up a fight.

Jamie Overton (4/18) was the most successful bowler, while Gurjapneet Singh (1/39), Anshul Kamboj (3/35) and Khaleel Ahmed (1/40) were also among wickets.

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings: 212 for 2 in 20 overs (Sanju Samson

115 not out, Ayush Mhatre 59; Axar Patel 1/39).

Delhi Capitals: 189 all out in 20 overs (Pathum Nissanka 41, Tristan Stubbs 60; Jamie Overton 4/18). PTI ATK UNG