Ayush Mhatre scores a half century amidst a crucial innings against Delhi Capitals

Ayush Mhatre’s blistering half-century powers CSK into a commanding position against DC, as the young star combines with Sanju Samson to deliver a dominant batting display at Chepauk.

Ayush Mhatre brought up a sensational half-century for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) today, April 11, 2026, against the Delhi Capitals (DC). The 18-year-old youngster reached his milestone in just 27 balls, playing a crucial role at number 3 to keep CSK in control at Chepauk.

The 18-year-old youngster reached his milestone in just 27 balls, playing a crucial role at number 3 to keep CSK in control at Chepauk. Mhatre dominated the Delhi bowlers, including a huge six over long-on off Kuldeep Yadav and a boundary off Natarajan to open a costly over for DC. He shared a vital 50-run partnership with Sanju Samson, who also scored a half-century (off 26 balls) in the same match.

Mhatre survived a tough return catch chance to Kuldeep Yadav when he was earlier in his innings, allowing him to push on to his fifty. This performance marks Mhatre's second half-century of the IPL 2026 season, following his earlier explosive 73 (43) against the Punjab Kings.

CSK dominates Delhi Capitals at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are in a dominant position today, April 11, 2026, reaching 161/1 in 15.2 overs after being put in to bat by the Delhi Capitals (DC).

Sanju Samson anchored the innings brilliantly, Samson is currently on 90 (44)*. He reached his maiden half-century for CSK in just 26 balls, marking a sensational comeback after a quiet start to the season. Mhatre the young sensation is batting alongside Samson on 54 (30)*. He completed his fifty in 27 balls, highlighted by several sixes off both Kuldeep Yadav and Lungi Ngidi.

The skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad provided a steady start but fell for 15 (18), caught at deep mid-wicket off the bowling of Axar Patel in the 7th over. Samson and Mhatre have already shared an unbeaten 99-run stand for the second wicket, maintaining a run rate of over 10 per over.

Axar Patel has been the only wicket-taker so far, removing Gaikwad. He has finished his 4 overs with figures of 1/39. DC's other primary bowlers have struggled to contain the flow of runs. T. Natarajan has conceded 43 runs in his 3 overs, while Kuldeep Yadav has gone for 24 in his 2 overs without a breakthrough.