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After 3 debased scores, Sanju Samson returned to signifier with a 100 arsenic Chennai Super Kings bushed Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to registry their archetypal triumph of IPL 2026 successful Chennai connected Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the 2nd wicket to instrumentality CSK to 212 for two. Delhi Capitals struggled against Jamie Overton, who took 4/18, and were bowled retired for 189.Tristan Stubbs (60) delayed the inevitable for DC with a gutsy half-century.This was Chennai Super Kings’ archetypal triumph of the season, portion Delhi Capitals recorded their 2nd nonaccomplishment successful a row.There were tense moments during the lucifer aft Delhi Capitals players, including Nitish Rana, questioned the umpire implicit a denied mitt alteration petition for Tristan Stubbs.
The incidental took spot during the pursuit erstwhile Stubbs asked to alteration his gloves successful the 19th over. He appeared uncomfortable, with sweaty gloves affecting his grip. Nitish Rana spoke to the umpire aft the petition was turned down, saying that playing with damp gloves could impact show and safety.Soon after, connected the 3rd shot of the 19th over, Stubbs was dismissed portion trying to deed Jamie Overton implicit mid-off, with Noor Ahmed taking the catch. Stubbs walked backmost and threw his bat and gloves connected the mode to the dressing room. Stubbs had asked for a mitt alteration earlier getting out, but the 4th umpire had denied the request.With the win, CSK moved to ninth spot with 1 triumph and 3 losses, portion DC remained 4th with 2 wins and 2 losses.
