Final result
Chennai Super Kings won by 23 runs
Player of the match: SV Samson
Result · Indian Premier League
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Result · Indian Premier League
H2H · CSK 20–12 DCVenue par · 192Chase success · 46%POTM · SV Samson
Match preview & overview
CSK post 212/2 to beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at Chepauk
Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on 11 April 2026, posting 212/2 after Delhi chose to field. The CSK total was 20 runs above the ground's average first-innings score of 192 across 127 IPL matches. Delhi's reply showed intent in the powerplay and middle overs, but 4 wickets fell in the death for just 36 runs and the chase ended at 189 all out. SV Samson took the Player of the Match award.
The margin of 23 runs tells most of the story without telling all of it. Delhi were still alive entering the final five overs, needing roughly 60 from them. Their death-over batting simply could not deliver. For Chennai, it was a welcome return to winning ways after three consecutive defeats in the 2026 season against Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals.
The head-to-head context adds some texture. Delhi had won the last two meetings between these sides, by 25 runs at Chepauk in 2025 and by 20 runs at Vizag in 2024. Chennai's overall record in 32 meetings stands at 20 wins to Delhi's 12, so a correction was arguably overdue.
Pitch report & venue insights
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai — 127-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2003–2026. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
127
T20 matches hosted
192
Avg 1st-innings score
177
Avg 2nd-innings score
46%
Chase success rate
45
Avg powerplay runs
42%
Toss-field rate
Head-to-head record
Chennai Super Kings lead the series 20–12 from 32 completed matches
Seasons 2007–2026
Series standing
Chennai Super Kings
Delhi Capitals32
Total meetings
0
No results
10
In last 10
Recent encounters
Last 102026CSK won by 23 runs
2025DC won by 25 runs
2024DC won by 20 runs
2023CSK won by 77 runs
2023CSK won by 27 runs
2022CSK won by 91 runs
2021CSK won by 4 wickets
2021DC won by 3 wickets
2021DC won by 7 wickets
2020DC won by 5 wickets
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
CSK's innings ran well above the venue average
Chennai Super Kings posted 212/2, comfortably clear of M. A. Chidambaram Stadium's average first-innings score of 192 across 127 matches. A flawless powerplay of 61 runs for no wicket set the foundation, and the middle overs added another 99 runs for just one wicket.
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Delhi's chase fell away in the death overs
Angle 03
Toss decision backfired for Delhi
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SV Samson named Player of the Match
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CSK's recent league form adds context to the win
Key players
Players who decided it
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top batter markets could be of interest at Chepauk given the venue's above-average first-innings scores. With CSK's average sitting at 212 in this fixture against the ground average of 192, individual scoring lines may carry more value than outright result markets.
- Death-over performance lines are worth watching for Delhi Capitals. Their 36 runs for 4 wickets in overs 16-20 was below the ground's average of 38 death-over runs, suggesting their lower order is currently a vulnerability that markets may not fully account for.
- Toss markets at Chepauk carry nuance. The ground's 41 per cent toss-field rate suggests captains split roughly evenly, but the current season's results may shift that calculus as pitches evolve through April.
- With CSK's chase success rate at this venue sitting at 46 per cent, first-innings total lines may prove more predictable than match-result markets for this fixture specifically.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
What was the result of CSK vs Delhi Capitals on 11 April 2026?
Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 23 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. CSK posted 212/2 batting first and Delhi were bowled out for 189 in reply.
Who won the toss in CSK vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and elected to field. The decision backfired as Chennai posted a total 20 runs above the venue's first-innings average of 192.
Who was Player of the Match in CSK vs Delhi Capitals on 11 April 2026?
SV Samson was named Player of the Match. His contribution helped Chennai compile 212/2, the highest score in this fixture relative to Chepauk's historical averages.
Where can I watch CSK vs Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 in the UK?
IPL 2026 matches are broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket. You can stream via Sky Go or pick up a day pass through NOW TV if you are not a Sky subscriber.
What is the head-to-head record between CSK and Delhi Capitals?
Chennai Super Kings lead the all-time head-to-head 20 wins to 12 from 32 IPL meetings. Delhi have won the last two encounters, in 2025 and 2024, before Chennai's win in this fixture.
What is the average score at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in IPL matches?
Across 127 IPL matches at Chepauk, the average first-innings score is 192 and the average second-innings score is 177. Teams batting second win approximately 46 per cent of the time.
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Photo credits (4)
- Sanju Samson — photo by Prime Minister's Office, GODL-India · source
- Ravichandran Ashwin — photo by Dee03, CC BY-SA 3.0 · source
- Ravindra Jadeja — photo by SR Vlogs, CC BY 3.0 · source
- Anil Kumble — photo by shrivsa from Bangalore, India, CC BY-SA 2.0 · source