Published: Apr 05, 2025, 08:06 PM (IST)
Edited: Apr 05, 2025, 08:07 PM (IST)
Delhi Capitals’ (DC) juggernaut continued their unbeaten run in the ongoing IPL season as they rode on KL Rahul’s exemplary batting and some disciplined bowling to register their third successive win of the tournament.
The Delhi-based franchise recorded a 25-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) here on Saturday. This was DC’s first win at Chepauk in 15 years as CSK’s struggles continued.
Batting first, DC posted a great total of 183/6 after Rahul mixed his trademark elegance with brute force during a 51-ball 77. The stylish Rahul struck six fours and three sixes while anchoring the innings and guiding DC to a big total.
Tristan Stubbs chipped in with an unbeaten 12-ball 24 before Matheesha Pathirana (1/31) bowled a brilliant final over to prevent DC from finishing their innings on a high.
However, CSK were stopped at 158/5 in their allotted 20 overs, much to the disappointment of their home crowd that had flocked to the venue to pack the stands.
CSK lost three wickets inside the powerplay, leaving the rest of the batting to play catch-up on a challenging wicket.
Vijay Shankar top-scored for the Chennai-based franchise with 69 off 54 balls, while MS Dhoni remained unbeaten on 30 in 26 deliveries.
The win sees DC reach the top of the table with 6 points while CSK slumped to 8th with two points from 4 matches. The Chennai-based franchise will be facing the Punjab Kings next on April 8, while on the other hand, DC will be looking to continue their unbeaten run when they take the field against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru on April 10.
