The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 has witnessed its first three-figure score, with Chennai Super Kings’ latest recruit Sanju Samson recording a dominant unbeaten century against Delhi Capitals. In what has been a high-scoring opening to the season, Samson’s performance at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium stands as the definitive individual highlight of the tournament's first three weeks. IPL 2026 Points Table With Net Run-Rate.

Sanju Samson First Centurion

On Saturday, 11 April, Sanju Samson delivered a clinical display of power-hitting, scoring 115 not out from 56 deliveries. The innings was particularly significant as it made Samson the first player in IPL history to score centuries for three different franchises, having previously reached the milestone for both Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals.

After a quiet start to the season with scores of 6, 7, and 9, the wicketkeeper-batter found his rhythm at the Chepauk. His innings, which included 14 boundaries and three sixes, anchored Chennai to a total of 212/2. The performance proved decisive, securing a 23-run victory and marking CSK’s first win of the 2026 campaign. Where to Watch IPL 2026 Live Streaming Online and TV Channel Telecast.

List of Centuries in IPL 2026

Player Team Opposition Score Date Venue
Sanju Samson Chennai Super Kings Delhi Capitals 115* (56) 11 April 2026 Chennai

As the competition moves into its mid-season phase, the race for the Orange Cap remains highly competitive. With heavyweights like Virat Kohli, Heinrich Klaasen, and Shubman Gill yet to cross the hundred-mark this year, analysts expect the list of centurions to grow as the tournament moves to more batter-friendly venues in Mumbai and Bengaluru later this month.

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