Chennai Super Kings’ newest addition Sanju Samson came up with his first fifty in his new colors. Samson achieved the feat in Saturday's game as the five-time champions locked horns with the Delhi Capitals in the 18th game of the IPL 2026 at home, Chepauk. The hosts, who remain winless in the season thus far, were invited to put the score on the board first.
Samson, who got traded from the Rajasthan Royals, before the IPL 2026 season, came in to open alongside skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad. After failing to perform in his new team this season and only being able to score single-digit runs, Samson came up with his first fifty of the season as well as in his new team. The former RR skipper utilized 26 deliveries for the same and achieved the feat off a Mukesh Kumar delivery.
Stroke-filled 👌👌 Sanju Samson maximising the powerplay to full effect 💛 Updates ▶️ https://t.co/BzGc6O65jX #TATAIPL | #KhelBindaas | #CSKvDC | @IamSanjuSamson | @ChennaiIPL pic.twitter.com/7DPrNnnsTj
— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 11, 2026
X hails Samson for his first fifty in CSK
As Samson came up with his fifty, fans took to X and hailed the newest CSK member for his achievement. Here’s how they reacted-
Rule no.1 : Don't Drop Catches Rule no.2 : Don't Drop Sanju Samson when he is in Form... #CSK pic.twitter.com/jeRBaGlUCp
— Lonely guy (@iam_suryatej) April 11, 2026
FIRST OF MANY FROM SANJU SAMSON IN THE CSK YELLOVE MAKE IT BIG CHETTA WE NEED YOU FOR THE COMEBACK AND THE 6TH TROPHY 💛💛 #CSKvsDC #IPL pic.twitter.com/jfsAWcCWpF
— Shaurya Singh (@shaurya22414) April 11, 2026
Sanju samson comes back with a bang #cskvrr #sanjusamson pic.twitter.com/cfKH5zbF0i
— Sameer (@Sameer11125035) April 11, 2026
SANJU SAMSON SMASHED FIFTY FROM JUST 26 BALLS 🥶 - After a tough start, he is here to rule and take yellow army in his shoulders. 🤩#Sanjusamson #CSKvsDC #PBKSvsSRH pic.twitter.com/bpSgj3Oq0V
— Yash X (@SANDEEPMH07) April 11, 2026
SANJU SAMSON SMASHED FIFTY FROM JUST 26 BALLS 🥶 - After a tough start, he is here to rule and take yellow army in his shoulders. pic.twitter.com/6yjLGyuAlf
— The Free Hit (@THEFREEHITHQ) April 11, 2026
As of writing, Samson is batting at 68* off 34 balls with the total at 100 at the loss of one wicket in 10.4 overs. Skipper Ruturaj Gailwad was sent back to the pavilion after yet another failed knock of 15 runs off 18 balls.
