‘I Had to Be Selfish’: Sanju Samson Sacrifices Hundred for the Greater Good
Sanju Samson prioritizes team win over personal hundred, scoring 87 to lead Chennai Super Kings to victory.
- On May 5th, Sanju Samson scored an unbeaten 87 runs at Arun Jaitley Stadium, propelling Chennai Super Kings to an eight-wicket victory over Delhi Capitals.
- Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel attributed the loss to missing his spin partner, noting that Kuldeep Yadav conceded 34 runs in three overs without taking wickets.
- Despite needing 21 runs for a century, Samson scored only eight of the final 33 runs, allowing Kartik Sharma to finish the match in line with head coach Gautam Gambhir's philosophy of sacrifice.
- Samson's performance reached a 202-run aggregate against Delhi Capitals in the 2026 IPL, placing him third on the elite list of players with the highest league-stage totals against an opponent.
- Chennai Super Kings now turn their focus to Lucknow Super Giants on May 10, where victory would likely guarantee a knockout stage spot in this competitive season.
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‘Would have been a bit too selfish to go for a hundred’: Sanju Samson after match-winning knock against Delhi Capitals
Sanju Samson prioritizes winning over personal milestones, scoring 87 runs as CSK defeats Delhi Capitals. Axar Patel admits missing Kuldeep Yadav after DC's playoff hopes fade.
Sanju Samson joins Virat Kohli, Chris Gayle in elite list with masterclass knock against Delhi Capitals
The 48th game of the ongoing IPL (Indian Premier League) 2026 saw Delhi Capitals taking on Chennai Super Kings. The two sides locked horns at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 5th. The clash saw Delhi Capitals coming in to bat first, and the side posted a total of 155 runs in the first innings of the game. Chasing down the target, it was the performance of Sanju Samson that stood out for Chennai Super Kings. Scoring 87* runs in 52 delive…
Sanju Samson Says "Would've Had To Be Selfish For Hundred". Sunil Gavaskar Responds
Sanju Samson once again underlined why he is regarded as one of India's most dangerous white-ball batters, steering CSK to their fifth win of the season with a composed yet commanding unbeaten 87 off 52 balls against Delhi Capitals.
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