Samson ton leads Chennai to its first IPL win and Punjab chases down Hyderabad's 219

Chennai, India — Sanju Samson’s maiden century for Chennai Super Kings powered the franchise to its first victory of this Indian Premier League season, a 23-run triumph over Delhi Capitals at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday.

Batting at the top of the order for his new side, Samson dominated the Capitals attack from the outset, reaching three figures in style and setting up a commanding total. The bowlers then defended the score with discipline, restricting Delhi to 23 runs short of the target and sealing a morale-boosting win for the Super Kings after a winless start to the campaign.

In the evening fixture, Punjab Kings produced a stunning run-chase to overhaul Sunrisers Hyderabad’s imposing 219, underlining the high-scoring drama that has come to define the tournament.