IPL 2021 CSK vs DC: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw Power Delhi Capitals to 7-Wicket Win Over Chennai Super Kings

Dhawan smashed 85 off 54 balls and Shaw amassed 72 in just 38 deliveries as DC chased down a target of 189 comfortably with 1.2 overs to spare.

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DC Opt to Bowl

Delhi Capitals skipper Rishabh Pant won the toss and elected to bowl first. Avesh Khan provided an early breakthrough and removed Faf du Plessis on duck. (© PTI)

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Woakes Gets Gaikwad Early

Ruturaj Gaikwad also joined his opener partner soon in the pavilion as he was dismissed on 5 by Chris Woakes. (© PTI)

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Suresh Raina Shines on Comeback

Suresh Raina announced his IPL comeback with a blazing 36-ball 54. He rebuild the CSK innings alongside Moeen Ali and Ambati Rayudu to laid the foundation of a big total. (© PTI)

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MS Dhoni Departs on Duck

Former India captain MS Dhoni failed to open his account in CSK's first match of the season as he was castled by Avesh Khan. (© PTI)

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Sam Curran - The Finisher

Sam Curran smashed away to 34 off only 15 balls to prop up the CSK innings towards the end. Curran hit four fours and two sixes. CSK posted 188/7 in 20 Overs. (© Twitter/@IPL)

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Dhawan Dominates CSK Bowlers

Chasing a formidable total of 188, Delhi Capitals openers Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw shared a solid 138-run stand to laid the foundation of an impressive win. Dhawan slammed 85 runs off 54 balls as his innings was laced with 10 fours and two sixes. (© PTI)

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Prithvi Shaw Shines

Delhi Capitals opener Prithvi Shaw played a quickfire knock of 72 runs in 38 balls which includes 9 fours and three sixes. (© PTI)

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Captain Rishabh Pant Finishes Off Match

Captain Rishabh Pant finished the match with a boundary as Delhi chased down the target with 8 balls to spare. (© Twitter/@ICC)