Twitter is currently buzzing with reactions to Sanju Samson’s explosive start for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2026 match against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, April 11, 2026. After a slow start to the season with single-digit scores, Samson's aggressive return to form has sparked massive engagement online.

Fans are hailing his "majestic" shot-making, particularly a clean smash over mid-off against T Natarajan and back-to-back boundaries off Mukesh Kumar. Many tweets express relief and excitement, with users noting he looks "on song" and is "dealing in boundaries".Comparisons are being drawn between Samson and DC’s KL Rahul, with some fans highlighting Samson's higher impact in the opening overs. The performance is seen as a crucial redemption for Samson. Entering today's game, he had struggled for consistency in the first three matches of the season (scoring 6, 7, and 9) following his high-profile trade from Rajasthan Royals. Earlier this year, he was highly praised on social media for his career-defining 97* against the West Indies, which helped India reach the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CSK’s explosive start against DC bowlers

In the ongoing IPL 2026 match at Chepauk on 11 April 2026, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) scored 63/1 in 6.3 overs after being invited to bat first by Delhi Capitals (DC). CSK got off to a blistering start in the Powerplay, primarily driven by Sanju Samson, who has found form after three consecutive single-digit scores earlier this season.

Before today's game, CSK's batting had struggled significantly, leading to three straight losses against Rajasthan Royals, Punjab Kings, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad had only managed 41 runs in his first three innings of 2026 before today's match.

Historically, CSK has been the dominant side in this fixture, though DC has won the last two encounters (in 2024 and 2025).