After three low scores, Sanju Samson returned to form with a hundred as Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs to record their first win of IPL 2026 in Chennai on Saturday.Samson (115 not out, 56 balls) and Ayush Mhatre (59, 36 balls) added 113 runs for the second wicket to take CSK to 212 for two. Delhi Capitals struggled against Jamie Overton who took 4/18 and were bowled out for 189.Tristan Stubbs (60) delayed the inevitable for DC with a gutsy half-century.It was the first win of the season for Chennai Super Kings, while Delhi Capitals suffered their second consecutive loss.There were tense moments during the match after Delhi Capitals players, including Nitish Rana, questioned the umpire over the denied request for a glove change for Tristan Stubbs.The incident occurred during the chase when Stubbs asked for a glove change in the 19th over. He looked uncomfortable, with sweaty gloves affecting his grip. Speaking to the umpire after the request was rejected, Nitish Rana said that playing with wet gloves can affect performance and safety.Soon after, on the third ball of the 19th over, Stubbs was dismissed trying to hit Jamie Overton over mid-off, with Noor Ahmed catching it. Stubbs returned, dropping his bat and gloves on his way to the locker room. Stubbs asked for a glove change before exiting, but the fourth umpire denied the request.With the win, CSK moved up to ninth place with one win and three losses, while DC remained fourth with two wins and two losses.
