Delhi Vs Chennai Match 67 - Indian Premier League, 2023 - summary

Back for the chase! Prithvi Shaw comes in as the Impact Player in place of Khaleel Ahmed and will open with David Warner. Deepak Chahar to bowl first. Matheesha Pathirana comes in for Shivam Dube for Chennai as well. 

...THE CHASE...

David Warner has often talked about inconsistency in their home conditions. It was another day for him where his statement stays true. Their bowlers struggled very badly. More than good batting it was some sloppy bowling that has cost them so many runs. The pitch was meant to assist the spinners but the Delhi bowlers went for runs. David Warner without a doubt will be absolutely fuming! Now then, this will take some chasing. Batting is Delhi's strength, can they chase this mammoth total? We will find out soon.

This was supposed to be a hard pitch to bat on. Not for Chennai though. What a score for them! A massive total for them on a slow pitch! A good toss to win for Chennai! They opted to bat first and Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway were up for the task. The openers laid a wonderful stand of more than 140. Ruturaj Gaikwad was playing the second fiddle before he took over his partner and scored boundaries for fun. Both the openers fell but then Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja gave the perfect finish to get the total over 220.

Chetan Sakariya to MS Dhoni, 1 run, JUST ONE! Length ball, outside off. Dhoni pulls it to deep mid-wicket for one. 16 off the over. CHENNAI END WITH 223.

Chetan Sakariya to MS Dhoni, wide, 1 run, Wide! This is full and way outside off. Dhoni leaves. Free-hit continues. 

Chetan Sakariya to MS Dhoni, no ball, 2 runs, NO BALL! A full toss, outside off. Dhoni looks to sweep across but gets a top edge which flies to mid-wicket and falls safely. The batters take two but even looks like Chetan Sakariya wants to see a special of Dhoni as he has overstepped. 

Chetan Sakariya to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Too full and on off, Jadeja knocks it to long off for one and Dhoni will be on the strike for the final ball.

Chetan Sakariya to Ravindra Jadeja, no run, A bumper, around off. Jadeja tries to ramp it over misses.

Chetan Sakariya to Ravindra Jadeja, wide, 1 run, Wide! This is down the off side, Jadeja leaves. Delhi have reviewed it and the third umpire asks the on-field to stay with the decision as that was well wide.

Chetan Sakariya to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR MORE! This is not looking good for Delhi! Full and on off, Jadeja swings across and beats the man at mid-wicket for four.

Chetan Sakariya to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR! Chennai go past 210! A full toss on middle. Jadeja wrists it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Chetan Sakariya to MS Dhoni, 1 run, Full and outside off, Dhoni jams it out to long on for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Ravindra Jadeja, FOUR, FOUR! This is too easy! Fuller and outside off, width there and Jadeja strokes it through point to find the fence.

Anrich Nortje to Ravindra Jadeja, SIX, SIX! 200 up! Fuller ball on off, Jadeja goes back and launches it over long on for a biggie.

Anrich Nortje to MS Dhoni, 1 run, A length ball, outside off, Dhoni whacks it behind square on the leg side for one. 

Anrich Nortje to Ravindra Jadeja, 1 run, Length ball on middle, Jadeja flicks it to deep square leg for one.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, out, OUT! TAKEN! Conway goes! Two new batters for Chennai! Good time for Delhi to strike! Length ball on middle. Conway swings across as he tries to clear the long on region but hits it flat and straight in the hands of Aman Khan.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, no run, A full toss, outside off. Conway looks to push but misses.

MS Dhoni has arrived to the crease.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, out, OUT! GONE! Fuller delivery on middle one, slower and Dube looks to loft it over long on but mistimes and Lalit Yadav takes it. Excellent cameo from Shivam Dube.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, no run, Very full and on middle, Dube tucks it to mid-wicket.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on middle, Conway flicks it behind square leg for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, no ball, no run, No ball! A full toss over the head of Conway and down leg. It is left alone. Delhi don't know where to bowl. A free-hit coming up.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, 1 run, Length ball on middle, Dube works it to long on for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, SIX, SIX! Shivam Dube already playing a gem of a cameo! This is pitched up on off, Dube hammers it over long off for a six.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, wide, 1 run, Wide! This is down the leg side. Dube leaves it alone.

Khaleel Ahmed to Shivam Dube, SIX, SIX! 200 looks well easy now! This is on middle. Dube muscles it over mid-wicket for another six. 

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, no run, On the pads. Conway helps it straight to short fine leg.

Anrich Nortje to Shivam Dube, 1 run, Full and outside off, pushed to cover for a single. Good stop.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, 1 run, Shorter and on middle, this is pulled to square leg for one.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, SIX, SIX! Connected! Full and on middle. Conway whacks it high over square leg for a biggie.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, no run, Length ball on middle. Conway tries to paddle it away but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Length ball, outside off. Conway looks to punch but gets an outside edge past short third man for four.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, shorter again. Conway chips it to long on for one.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! This over is going for plenty! Shorter and on middle. Conway punches on the up over Lalit Yadav and finds the fence again.

Lalit Yadav to Shivam Dube, 1 run, Full and outside off. Dube drives it to deep extra-cover for one.

Lalit Yadav to Shivam Dube, wide, 1 run, Wide! Similar to the previous one. Dube lets it go. Yadav feeling the pressure.

Lalit Yadav to Shivam Dube, wide, 1 run, Wide! Well wide! Serves it way outside off. Dube leaves.

Lalit Yadav to Shivam Dube, SIX, SIX! Powered! Too full and outside off. Dube slams it down to long on for a six.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on off, Conway knocks it to long on for a single.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Thupmed! Shorter and on middle. Conway slaps it down past the bowler for a boundary.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, 1 run, A full toss on off, this is hit to long on for a single.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, wide, 1 run, Wide! Now goes slower but serves down leg for a wide.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! This is nothing ball really! Too short and too wide. Conway ramps it over backward point for four.

Chetan Sakariya to Shivam Dube, 1 run, A length ball, way outside off. Dube plays it to point for a single.

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, out, OUT! TAKEN! Finally, Delhi have something to cheer! A hard length delivery on middle. Gaikwad looks to pull but gets a top edge to deep mid-wicket. Rilee Rossouw there holds onto it. A good innings from Gaikwad comes to an end. He has done his job. 

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Length and on off. Gaikwad looks to flick but gets a leading edge to point where again it falls short of the fielder.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, this is hit to long on for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Outside off, this is guided to point.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, 1 run, Outside off, Conway plays it to long off for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Raining boundaries! Short of a length, outside off. This is pulled to deep mid-wicket for four more.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Length and outside off, pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, 1 run, Around off, pushed through covers for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, SIX, SIX! Just a flick of the wrists! Fifty for Conway now! Chennai on a rampage! Full and on middle, Conway whacks it over mid-wicket for a six.

Strategic Time-Out! Ruturaj Gaikwad is enjoying his time out the middle. Starting as the second fiddle, he is on his way to post a mammoth score. More than that, Chennai will now eye around 200 on such a hard pitch. Delhi are too inconsistent with the bowl. They have to get better or else it will be a long day for them.

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! Another one  for Gaikwad! Shorter and on the hips, Gaikwad pulls it to fine leg for a six. 

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, 1 run, Length and outside off, Conway mistimes his pull to long on. One.

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Short in length and outside off, Gaikwad strokes it to deep point for one.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, This is short and on middle. Gaikwad looks to pull but miscues and gets hit on his back leg. It rolls on the leg side for a single.

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, On middle, blocked out.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, no run, Conway tries one now! Angling on leg, Conway looks to slog but misses.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! MAKE IT THREE! Kuldeep Yadav is getting punished! Kuldeep Yadav again tosses it up, outside off. Gaikwad tonks it over long off.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! This is supreme batting from Gaikwad! Hitting sixes for fun! Full again on leg. Gaikwad slog-sweeps it over mid-wicket for a biggie. Two in a row.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! BANG! Too full, flighted on off. Gaikwad lofts it high and enough over long off for a biggie.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Tossed up, outside off, Conway smashes it to long on for one.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on middle, chipped to mid-wicket for one

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, no run, Length ball, slower and outside off. Conway looks to go big but gets an outside edge to the keeper who dives forward but the ball does not carry to him.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, no run, Outside off, this is dropped to point. Gaikwad wants a quick single but is wisely sent back by Conway. Gaikwad gets back quickly.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! AGAIN! Shorter and on off. Conway pulls it to deep square leg. Axar Patel just closed by is late to reach and cannot stop the ball eventually.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Conway wants his fifty now! Too full and on the pads. This is whipped to square leg for four.

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Fuller and outside off, Gaikwad drives it to long off for one.

Axar Patel to Devon Conway, no run, Fuller and outside off, Conway looks to reverse sweep but misses.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On off, this is pushed to long off for a single. Fifty for Gaikwad! He continues to impress this season. 

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! Axar Patel has not learned his lessons! Short again on off and Gaikwad pulls it towards cow corner for a biggie.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! A welcome boundary! Axar Patel drops it short and around off. Gaikwad rocks back, pulls it over square leg for a six.

Axar Patel to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, a single as this is flicked to mid-wicket.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Flatter and on off, Gaikwad tucks it to mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, The spinners have kept things quiet! Around off, Gaikwad plays it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, this is hit to mid-wicket for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, JUST OVER! Tossed up on off. Gaikwad looks to slog it away but gets a leading edge over Warner who is standing at short mid-wicket. A single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Flat and outside off, Conway pulls it to long on for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Tossed up, outside off. Gaikwad drops it to backward point for one. Good running.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Slower through the air on middle, Conway pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2 runs, This is short and outside off. Gaikwad punches it through point for two more.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Tossed up on off, Gaikwad keeps it out.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Outside off, this is cut to point.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 2 runs, Fuller and on middle, Gaikwad works it through covers for two.

Axar Patel to Devon Conway, 1 run, Fuller ball, outside off, Conway drags it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, An arm ball on middle, tucked to square leg for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On middle, this is fixed to long on for a single.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, This is full and on middle. Gaikwad tries to flick but gets a soft leading edge to point. 

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Tossed up on middle, Conway bunts it to mid-wicket for one more.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Full and outside off, Gaikwad knocks it past cover for one.

Kuldeep Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR, FOUR! Too short and outside off. Gaikwad pulls it hand and in the gap to mid-wicket for four.

Kuldeep Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on the pads, tucked to square leg for one.

Strategic Time-Out! A really good start by Chennai! They would not have asked for a much better one. The pitch is getting slower as the game progresses and Delhi probably will use more spinners in the middle phase, Chennai on the other hand will look to keep their intent going and lay a good opening stand. 

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, A good start by Chetan Sakariya! Only 2 runs off it. Outside off, Gaikwad taps it to point.

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Angles a length ball on middle, Gaikwad nudges it to mid-wicket. 

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, A bumper on leg, Gaikwad lets it go.

Chetan Sakariya to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on middle, Conway drills it to mid on for a single.

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Full and on off, Gaikwad eases it to long off for one.

Chetan Sakariya to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, On a length and on the pads. Gaikwad keeps it out.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, no run, Length ball, around leg. Conway tries to paddle it but misses.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, no run, On middle, Conway defends.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! MORE! 50 up! Fuller and outside off, Conway drives it beautifully to the left of mid off, no chance for the fielder to cut it off. A boundary.

Anrich Nortje to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Boundaries keep on coming in each over! Short and on the hips, wrong line and Conway helps it behind square leg.

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On a length and on off, Gaikwad plays it to backward point for a single. 

Anrich Nortje to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Outside off, guided to point.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Yet another good over for Chennai! Short and on middle, Gaikwad tucks it to mid-wicket for one.

Axar Patel to Devon Conway, 1 run, Flat and on off, Conway works it to mid-wicket f or one.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Around off, pushed through covers for a single.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, SIX, SIX! What a wonderful shot from Gaikwad! He made it look so easy! Tossed up, outside off. Gaikwad leans and drives it on the up, over extra-cover for a six.

Axar Patel to Devon Conway, 1 run, On middle, Conway skips down and nudges it to deep mid-wicket for one.

Axar Patel to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, Full and outside off, driven wide of long off for a single.

Axar Patel to bowl now.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Not so good from Ahmed! Shorter and outside off, this is cut hard through point for four. Two boundaries in a row. 11 of the over. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! Pitched up, slow and on middle. Conway will hit this every day as he flicks it over mid-wicket.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, no run, Good stop by Warner! Full and outside off, Conway pushes it through the bowler and to the left of mid off. Conway was not fully sure for a single but Gaikwad pushes for it. 

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On the pads, it is flicked to deep square leg for a single.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, wide, 1 run, Wide! A bouncer on middle. Gaikwad sits under it.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, This is a lovely delivery! Khaleel Ahmed needs to stick to that line more! Length ball, around the 4th stump. Gaikwad looks to push but is beaten on the outside edge.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, 1 run, Outside off, this is guided to backward point. A misfield from the fielder and a single is taken.

Lalit Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, Tossed up on middle, Gaikwad blocks. 13 runs of the over. 

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Flat and outside off, cut to point for a single.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, SIX, SIX! Aggression from Conway! This is full and on middle. Conway comes down the track and hits it through the line, down the ground for a biggie.

Lalit Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, On middle, this is hit to square leg for one.

Lalit Yadav to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR, FOUR! Finds the gap! Touch short and on off, Gaikwad wrists it to deep mid-wicket and bisects two fielders perfectly to find the fence.

Lalit Yadav to Devon Conway, 1 run, Full and on middle, this is pushed to long off for one. Conway is underway.

Lalit Yadav to bowl from the other end.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, This is outside off, Gaikwad punches it but straight to point.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, FOUR, FOUR! Well timed! Length ball on the pads again, Gaikwad flicks it through square leg and it races into the fence.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, On a length on top of off. Gaikwad taps it to backward point.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, no run, This is full and outside off. Gaikwad drives it firmly but finds cover.

Khaleel Ahmed to Devon Conway, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Too straight this time on the pads, Conway misses his clip and it goes to square leg for one.

Khaleel Ahmed to Ruturaj Gaikwad, 1 run, A length ball on middle, swinging in. Gaikwad tucks it to mid-wicket for a single. Chennai are off the mark.

It is the final game for Delhi but they have nothing to lose. All the eyes will be on Chennai who will look to qualify here rather than hoping for other results to go their way. A lot to play for! It is time for action. The players are out in the middle. Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad to open for Chennai. Khaleel Ahmed to bowl first! Let's play...

Impact Players for Delhi - Mukesh Kumar, Prithvi Shaw, Pravin Dubey, Ripal Patel, Abishek Porel.

Impact Players for Chennai - Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh.

DELHI (Playing XI) - David Warner (C), Yash Dhull, Philip Salt (WK), Rilee Rossouw, Aman Khan, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Khaleel Ahmed, Anrich Nortje. 

CHENNAI (Unchanged Playing XI) - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C/WK), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana.

David Warner says it was tough to adapt to home conditions and have been inconsistent. Informs they have made a couple of changes, Lalit Yadav and Chetan Sakariya come in. Shares they played well in the last game but will start afresh against Chennai and try and spoil their party.

MS Dhoni says they will bat first. Adds they are trying to win every game from the start. Informs they are playing the same team as it looks very balanced. Feels the pitch will slow down as the game progresses that is why they are batting first. Ends by saying it is important to learn from every game despite the results. 

That is it from this match! But don't go anywhere as we have another match lined up. Lucknow will take on Kolkata and the action have already started. So, switch the tabs and join us there. 

Ruturaj Gaikwad wins the Player of the Match award. He says it was an important game to win and he is grateful for the franchise to back him every day. Adds the wicket was holding so they were aiming for the spinners. Mentions they have the power so they look to lay a good foundation. Shares Devon Conway has improved a lot and has turned up really well. 

MS Dhoni says there is no recipe to win, they have to pick the best players and groom them in different areas. Adds the support staff has backed throughout as well. Shares confidence is key in death bowling and Tushar Deshpande has developed it. Tells behind the scenes a lot of work goes on to execute plans. Reckons they want players who keep the team first and adjust to the team environment quickly.

David Warner credits Chennai for the way they played. He says they lost too many wickets in clumps and that didn't help them. Adds they will go back to the drawing board and come back stronger next year. Shares that they have to adapt to the conditions quickly. The pitch was slow and was keeping low but they missed out on building some partnerships. On his form, he tries to be consistent. Feels their powerplay wasn't the best as they lost too many wickets throughout the season. 

...Presentation time...

The bowling this season has not helped Delhi. Not in this match as well, as they finish their campaign on the wrong side. A lot to improve and Delhi will hope to come back stronger next season. 

It was clearly a hard pitch to bat on but Delhi missed out, their bowlers mainly who were not up to the target, too inconsistent and ended up giving too many runs. Chennai though were just superb with the ball. They took three wickets inside 5 overs and that just pushed Delhi on the back foot. David Warner though was the lone warrior, despite wickets falling on one side, he kept on hitting boundaries but it was just a big of task for him to chase this down. 

Chennai have qualified for the playoffs. Top two is very certain for Chennai now after winning by a huge margin here. The win was set up by the batters though. The likes of Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway scored brilliant fifties and to wrap it up, there were cameos from Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja as Chennai posted a big total of more than 220.. 

Maheesh Theekshana to Chetan Sakariya, no run, Not out it is! Flat and on leg, Chetan Sakariya is late as he tries to flick and gets hit on the pads. A huge appeal and up goes the finger. Chetan Sakariya takes the review. No bat. Ball Tracking shows it is pitching outside the line. Maheesh Theekshana ends with two wickets. CHENNAI WIN BY 77 RUNS.

The players are shaking hands as the finger goes up but Chetan Sakariya takes the review for LBW.

Maheesh Theekshana to Chetan Sakariya, no run, A huge appeal for LBW but the finger stays down. Of course, Maheesh Theekshana will ask for a review. Looks like pitching outside the line. This is full and on leg, Chetan Sakariya prods to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. Ball Tracking does show it is pitching outside the line. 

Maheesh Theekshana to Kuldeep Yadav, out, OUT! LBW! An appeal for LBW and up goes the finger. Kuldeep Yadav is already walking back but takes the review to try his luck. This is full and on middle, spins in a bit. Yadav prods to defend but misses and gets hit on the pads. UltraEdge shows no bat. Ball Tracking shows THREE REDS and Kuldeep Yadav can walk back full stretch. Maheesh Theekshana is on a Hat-trick.

Maheesh Theekshana to Lalit Yadav, out, OUT! All the bowlers have a wicket now for Chennai! Too full and outside off, Yadav half-heartedly lofts it in the air and Moeen Ali runs backward from cover to take it.

Maheesh Theekshana to Lalit Yadav, no run, Tossed up, outside off, Yadav knocks it to cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Lalit Yadav, no run, Full and on off, played back to the bowler.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, 1 run, Full and outside off, Yadav knocks it to cover for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, no run, A slower length ball, outside off, Yadav looks to cut but misses.

Matheesha Pathirana to Anrich Nortje, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! A yorker on the pads. Anrich Nortje misses his flick and gets hit on the pads. A single as it goes to square leg.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, out, OUT! TAKEN! That will do for Chennai! Full and on off, an off-cutter. Warner is early to his shot and ends up chipping it to long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad hurls in and dives to take a superb catch. He is brilliant on the field.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, no run, Fuller and on off, Warner strokes it to cover.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, 1 run, Full and outside off, pushed through covers for one.

Tushar Deshpande to Lalit Yadav, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! A yorker on leg, Yadav fails to flick and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but that was going down.

Tushar Deshpande to Lalit Yadav, 2 runs, Shorter and on middle. Yadav pulls it behind square leg for a couple. Warner had to rush for the second there.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, 1 run, Outside off on a length, it is cut to deep point for a single.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, Very full and outside off. Warner slashes at it but misses.

Tushar Deshpande to Lalit Yadav, leg byes, 1 run, Leg bye! Angling on the pads. Yadav misses his clip and it goes off the pads to square leg.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, 1 run, Outside off, Warner works it to point for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, 1 run, Length ball, outside off, Warner punches it to deep cover and will keep the strike.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, 1 run, Slower ball, outside off, this is cut to deep point for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, no run, Too full and outside off, pushed to mid off.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, wide, 1 run, Wide! Too many wides from Matheesha Pathirana! This is way outside off, left alone.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, 1 run, A full toss on middle, Warner punches it to third man for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, 1 run, Full and outside off. Yadav knocks it to deep cover for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to Lalit Yadav, wide, 1 run, Wide! This is way outside off, wided.

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, out, OUT! TAKEN! Fuller and way outside off. Khan tries to jam it out as he throws his bat on it but balloons it up for Moeen Ali at covers who takes a sitter.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Just a bit of bat! Full toss, outside off. Warner gets a feather as he tries to push and it runs down past the keeper to third man. 

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR RUNS! Short in length and outside off, Warner cuts hard over covers and finds the fence.

Tushar Deshpande to Aman Khan, 1 run, Full and on middle, this is whipped to deep mid-wicket for one.

Tushar Deshpande to Aman Khan, FOUR, FOUR! A yorker, angling on leg. Khan gets his bat down and hits off the inner half past square leg for four.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, 1 run, Length and outside off, Warner slaps it to the right of the man at cover. One.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, wide, 1 run, Wide! A widish yorker, outside off, Warner slashes and misses. Wided.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, A yorker, outside off. Warner drives but to covers.

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, no run, Very full and on off, this is pushed to cover.

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, wide, 1 run, Wide! Fuller but again wide outside off. Khan leaves. 

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, no run, Tad short and outside off, Khan pulls it to mid-wicket.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, 1 run, Full and outside off, Warner drives it to deep cover for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, 1 run, Outside off, this is punched to third man for one.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, 1 run, Full again, outside off. Warner squeezes it out to the man standing fine at short third man.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, no run, A yorker, outside off. Warner fails to jam it out.

Matheesha Pathirana to Aman Khan, wide, 2 runs, Two wides! Full and down leg side, Khan lets it go. Dhoni fumbles and a single is taken.

Strategic Time-Out! Chennai are inching closer to two points but not just yet with David Warner still out there. The required run rate is close to 20. It looks impossible but not when Warner is still out there. 

Deepak Chahar to Aman Khan, 1 run, Length and on off, Khan knocks it to mid off for one.

Deepak Chahar to Aman Khan, no run, Fuller and on off, Khan blocks.

Deepak Chahar to Aman Khan, no run, Length and outside off, tapped to point.

Deepak Chahar to Axar Patel, out, OUT! TAKEN! Axar Patel falls to the trap! A slower bumper on off. Patel pulls but no power at all behind his shot. It flies straight to long on where Ruturaj Gaikwad takes it with ease.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, 1 run, Length and outside off, slapped to long off for a single.

Deepak Chahar to Axar Patel, 1 run, On middle, this is hit behind square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, no run, Flat and outside off, Warner plays it back to the bowler. 23 runs off the over.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, SIX, SIX! This is the best of the lot! This is full and on off, Warner switch-hits it, almost a right-hander and clears third man with ease.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, SIX, SIX! A huge over this! Drops it short and outside off. Warner pulls it over mid-wicket for a biggie. A left-hander against a left-armer is always risky.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Too much wide outside off. Warner slaps it aerially over covers for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to Axar Patel, 1 run, On off, this is flicked to square leg for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to Axar Patel, SIX, SIX! BANG! Too full and on off, quicker and Patel tonks it straight down for a biggie.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, no run, Shorter and on middle. Warner again tries to pull but misses. Good start by Matheesha Pathirana.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, no run, Short and on middle, shoots up late. Warner is not sure what to do and ducks very late. He gets hit on the helmet but was a slower ball.

Matheesha Pathirana to Axar Patel, 1 run, Length and on middle, Patel eases it to mid on for one more.

Matheesha Pathirana to David Warner, 1 run, Length and outside off, Warner knocks it to sweeper cover for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to Axar Patel, 1 run, Outside off, Patel carves it to point for a single.

Matheesha Pathirana to Axar Patel, wide, 1 run, Wide! A yorker, spreads way outside the tramline. Patel leaves.

Matheesha Pathirana to Axar Patel, FOUR, FOUR! Welcomes Matheesha Pathirana with a boundary! Pitched up, outside off. Patel firmly drives it through covers for four.

Ravindra Jadeja to Axar Patel, 1 run, On middle, this is hit to square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, out, OUT! TAKEN! Dhull's struggle comes to an end! Full, quicker, outside off. Dhull tries to break the shackles as he swings but gets a top edge to backward point where Tushar Deshpande tracks back and takes it.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, Full and outside off. Warner smashes it to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Flat and outside off. Dhull skips down and slaps it to deep cover for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, Full and on off, flicked to deep square leg for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, no run, This is full and way outside off, just inside the tramline though. Warner leaves it.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 1 run, Outside off, guided to third man for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 2 runs, Good running! Full and on middle, Warner hits it to mid on for a quick couple. Fifty for the skipper. A tough start for his team but he is not done yet.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, 1 run, This is wide of off, driven to deep cover for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 1 run, Outside off, this is pulled to deep mid-wicket for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Warner keeping the hopes alive here! Length and outside off. Warner lofts it over covers again this time to find the fence.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 2 runs, Full and outside off, Warner lofts it over covers for two more.

Strategic Time-out! A lot relies on David Warner if Delhi want to chase this down. They have lost few key players and Warner has to play a key role. Chennai have started well and that will help them to defend this big total. The wicket of Warner will certainly help them relax a bit. 

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, Too full on off, Warner plays it to long on for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, no run, Flat and quicker, outside off. Warner looks to cut but misses.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Much needed over for Delhi! Flat and outside off. Warner slaps it straight down the ground for a boundary.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, wide, 1 run, Wide! Pushes it wide of off now. Warner leaves.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, SIX, SIX! Warner goes big! Full and outside off, angles away. Warner slogs it over mid-wicket and connects well.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, 1 run, On the pads, this is clipped to deep square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, Pushes it full and outside off. Warner works it to point for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 1 run, On the pads, Warner tickles it to short fine leg for one.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, no run, Flat and outside off, Warner punches hard but finds cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Around off, this is hit to deep mid-wicket for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 1 run, Flat and on middle, Warner plays it back to Maheesh Theekshana who fumbles to stop and allows a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, no run, Full and on off, Warner defends it out.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Full and on off, punched to long on for one.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Five singles to end the over! Short and on middle, Dhull nudges it to deep mid-wicket.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, Full and on off, Warner works it to long on for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Flat and on off, tucked to long on for one more.

Ravindra Jadeja to David Warner, 1 run, On middle, swept to deep square leg for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Full and on off, pushed to long off for a single.

Ravindra Jadeja to Yash Dhull, FOUR, FOUR! Much needed! Quicker, outside off, Dhull cuts it through point for a boundary.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, SIX, SIX! Ends the over on a good note! Short again on off. Warner pulls it flat and over mid-wicket for a biggie.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, 1 run, Shorter and on off, Dhull works it to covers for a single.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, no run, On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, no run, Outside off, this is cut to point.

Maheesh Theekshana to Yash Dhull, no run, Flat and outside off, Dhull blocks it to cover.

Maheesh Theekshana to David Warner, 1 run, Flat and on off, Warner pushes it to point for one.

Deepak Chahar to Yash Dhull, no run, Length and on off, Blocked.

Deepak Chahar to Rilee Rossouw, out, OUT! CHOPPED ON! Another big hitter goes! Deepak Chahar is on a Hat-trick! Length ball from around the wicket, outside off. Rilee Rossouw looks to punch off the back foot but gets a bottom edge back onto the stumps.

Deepak Chahar to Philip Salt, out, OUT! TAKEN! Salt goes! big wicket for Chennai! Length ball, outside off, Deepak Chahar rolls his finger on it and deceives Salt who tries to loft over covers but mistimes and hits straight in the hands of Ajinkya Rahane.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, 1 run, Warner is having a bit of fun! On off, Warner hits it to cover for a quick single. The fielder has a shy at the bowler's end but Warner would have made it anyways with a dive. The back up fielder then has a shy as Warner tempts for another run but gets back to his crease as he sees Jadeja has the ball in the hand. Warner meanwhile is doing Jadeja's iconic sword celebration.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Shot! Length ball, on middle. Warner waits and pulls again over mid on for four.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, SIX, SIX! That is much better! Short in length, outside off. Warner uses his feet and pulls it over long on for a biggie.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, 1 run, Slower ball, outside off, Warner taps it to point for a single.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, On middle, this is pulled to mid on.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, Length and on off, Warner hits it straight to cover.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, Short in length and on middle. Warner is cramped up as he looks to flick.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, FOUR, FOUR! Good shot! Length ball on middle. Warner wrists it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

Tushar Deshpande to Philip Salt, 1 run, Fuller and outside off, Salt drags off the inner half of the bat to mid-wicket for one.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, no run, Outside off, punched again to cover.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, 2 runs, Excellent from Conway! Length ball, outside off. Warner pushes it through covers. Devon Conway runs to his left, slides and shows great footballing skills to keep it down to two.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, no run, Cannot find the gap! Length and outside off. Warner punches again to cover.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, no run, Length and on off, Warner knocks it to cover. The fielder fumbles a bit but no run is offered.

Deepak Chahar to Philip Salt, 1 run, Short and on off, this is pulled to mid-wicket for one.

Deepak Chahar to Philip Salt, no run, On middle, blocked out.

Tushar Deshpande to David Warner, no run, Full and outside off, driven to covers. Superb start for Chennai.

Tushar Deshpande to Philip Salt, 1 run, Short in length and on off, Salt uses his feet and plays it to long on for a single.

Tushar Deshpande to Philip Salt, no run, Length and on middle, Salt defends.

Tushar Deshpande to Prithvi Shaw, out, OUT! TAKEN! Shaw goes! Chennai strike early on! Length ball, outside off. Shaw punches on the up and tries to clear the mid off region but Ambati Rayudu there flies to his right and takes it brilliantly. 

Tushar Deshpande to Prithvi Shaw, no run, Tushar Deshpande targets the middle pole, it is defended.

Tushar Deshpande to Prithvi Shaw, no run, Length ball on off, Shaw punches off the inner-half of the bat to mid on.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, no run, Length and outside off. Warner has a poke at it but misses.

Deepak Chahar to David Warner, no run, Fuller ball, outside off, angling away. Warner looks to drive but misses.

Deepak Chahar to Prithvi Shaw, 1 run, Length ball, outside off. Shaw mistimes his push to point for a single.

Deepak Chahar to Prithvi Shaw, FOUR, FOUR! Delhi are underway! On a length and on middle. Shaw flicks it to deep square leg for a boundary.

Deepak Chahar to Prithvi Shaw, no run, This is full and outside off. Shaw drives but finds the man at cover.

Deepak Chahar to Prithvi Shaw, no run, Full and on off, Shaw pushes it to mid off.