Delhi Capitals return to the Arun Jaitley Stadium to take on Chennai Super Kings in the 48th match of the IPL 2026 today. With both sides locked on crucial points, this clash could play a big role in shaping the playoff race. Another defeat here could dent either team’s chances significantly going forward.
Also read: DC vs CSK Match Prediction
IPL 2026 Match 48: DC vs CSK Live Score and Match Updates
DC vs CSK Live: Sanju Samson in a hurry
Sanju Samson is simply taking this chase away from DC with a brilliant, match-defining knock for CSK. He has kept the innings ahead of the required rate, and now with just 6 runs per over needed, the control is firmly with the batting side as the finish line comes closer.
Against T Natarajan, Samson steps up with two clean sixes and a crisp boundary, picking the gaps and power perfectly. This feels like the over CSK were waiting for, and it has completely shifted the game in their favour while DC fielders look dejected around the ground.
CSK: 126/2 in 15 overs
Sanju Samson: 79 (47)
Kartik Sharma: 17 (21)
Chennai Super Kings need 30 runs in 30 balls
DC vs CSK Live: Sanju Samson brings up a brilliant half-century
Sanju Samson has played a superb knock under pressure, reaching a 32-ball fifty and keeping Chennai Super Kings firmly in the hunt. On a slightly tricky surface, he has held the innings together while playing the attacking role when needed.
In this over against Kuldeep Yadav, Samson went after the bowler with two massive sixes and a crisp boundary, timing his acceleration perfectly to shift momentum CSK’s way at a crucial stage of the chase.
CSK: 96/2 in 11.5 overs
Sanju Samson: 50 (32)
Kartik Sharma: 16 (17)
Chennai Super Kings need 60 runs in 49 balls
DC vs CSK Live Score: Sanju Samson accelerates with back-to-back boundaries
Sanju Samson shifts gears in style against T Natarajan with two consecutive fours. The first was a powerful down-the-ground slap after stepping out, and the second a classy extra-cover drive using his wrists beautifully. Momentum building for Chennai Super Kings in the chase.
CSK: 66/2 in 9 overs
Sanju Samson: 30 (24)
Kartik Sharma: 6 (8)
DC vs CSK Live: Axar Patel breaks through as Urvil Patel is stumped
OUT! Axar Patel produces a key breakthrough as Urvil Patel is stumped. The delivery slowed up, gripped and turned sharply, completely beating the batter as he stepped out. KL Rahul was sharp behind the stumps and whipped the bails off in a flash.
CSK: 45/2 in 6.3 overs
Chennai Super Kings need 111 runs in 81 balls
DC vs CSK Live Score: Urvil Patel takes the charge
Urvil Patel takes charge against Lungi Ngidi with two stunning sixes in the over. The first was a clean pick-up shot over backward square leg, and he followed it up by getting under a fuller delivery and sending it soaring over long-on. Momentum firmly with Chennai Super Kings.
CSK: 44/1 in 6 overs
Sanju Samson: 14 (15)
Urvil Patel: 17 (8)
Chennai Super Kings need 111 runs in 82 balls
DC vs CSK Live Score: Lungi Ngidi returns
OUT! Lungi Ngidi strikes in his return as Ruturaj Gaikwad departs. It was a full delivery angling in and Gaikwad tried to flick it towards the leg side but failed to time it. The ball went straight to Sameer Rizvi at deep square leg who held on safely.
CSK: 24/1 in 4 overs
DC vs CSK Live Score: Beautiful SIX from Sanju Samson
SIX! Sanju Samson gets going in style as Axar Patel is taken on early. It was a tossed-up delivery outside off and Samson used his feet, getting under it and lofting it beautifully over deep extra cover for a clean maximum.
CSK: 10/0 in 1.2 overs
Ruturaj Gaikwad: 1 (4)
Sanju Samson: 9 (4)
DC vs CSK Live: Chase begins
Chase is underway at the Arun Jaitley Stadium as Sanju Samson and Ruturaj Gaikwad come out to open for Chennai Super Kings. Mitchell Starc will take the new ball for Delhi Capitals.
DC vs CSK Live: Delhi Capitals limp past 150 after early collapse
Delhi Capitals have crossed the 150 mark after a struggling innings but the total still looks well under par on this surface. Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs tried to add late runs but wickets kept falling at regular intervals.
DC: 125/7 in 19 overs
DC vs CSK Live Score: Jamie Overton removes Tristan Stubbs
OUT! Jamie Overton strikes as Tristan Stubbs departs after a promising knock. It was a back of a length delivery and Stubbs went for the pull shot but failed to get the elevation. The ball went straight to Mukesh Choudhary at deep backward square leg who took a safe catch.
DC vs CSK Live: Sameer Rizvi providing late boost
Much-needed runs for Delhi Capitals as Sameer Rizvi goes after Anshul Kamboj. He smashes a clean maximum to lift the scoring in the over and give DC a strong finish at the death.
DC: 130/5 in 18 overs
Sameer Rizvi: 31 (20)
Tristan Stubbs: 36 (28)
DC vs CSK Live: Windy conditions around stadium
Strong winds are blowing across the Arun Jaitley Stadium and there is some rain activity building up around the city. Dark clouds are hovering but the match continues without interruption.
DC vs CSK Live Score: Terrible season for Axar Patel
Axar Patel has endured a difficult season with the bat so far, managing just 33 runs across 7 innings for Delhi Capitals.
Total: 33 runs in 7 innings
Average: 5.5
Strike Rate: 89.18
DC vs CSK Live: Tristan Stubbs smashes much-needed six
SIX! Tristan Stubbs finds the middle and takes on Gurjapneet Singh. It was on a good length just outside off and right in the slot. Stubbs went through with the lofted on-drive and sent it high and deep over long-on for a clean strike.
DC: 85/5 in (13.4 overs)
Tristan Stubbs: 19 (15)
Sameer Rizvi: 5 (7)
DC vs CSK Live Score: Axar Patel falls early once again
OUT! Gurjapneet Singh strikes again as Axar Patel departs. It was a length ball into the pitch with extra bounce and Axar looked to drive off the back foot but mistimed it. The ball went high off the bat and Akeal Hosein completed a simple catch at cover. Chennai Super Kings are on top as Delhi Capitals lose half their side.
DC: 69/5 in (11 overs)