Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India]: Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their unbeaten run in IPL 2025, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 24 runs at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, thanks to clinical bowling spells from Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav.
With this victory, DC tops the points table with three wins in three matches, while CSK, with just one win in four games, slipped to eighth position.
🏏 First Innings: KL Rahul Anchors Delhi to 183/6
After winning the toss and opting to bat, DC lost opener Jake Fraser-McGurk for a duck, but a composed knock from KL Rahul (77 off 51) ensured a competitive total.
- Rahul shared a 50-run stand with Sameer Rizvi (20 off 15), accelerating after the 10th over.
- Rahul reached his first IPL fifty for DC in 33 balls, smashing six fours and three sixes.
- Tristan Stubbs provided the finishing touch with a brisk 24 off 12*, helping DC post 183/6.
Top Performers (DC Batting):
- KL Rahul – 77 (51)
- Abishek Porel – 33 (20)
- Stubbs – 24* (12)
CSK Bowling Highlights:
- Khaleel Ahmed – 2/25
- Ravindra Jadeja – 1/19
- Matheesha Pathirana – 1/31
🏏 Second Innings: CSK Falters Despite Vijay Shankar-Dhoni Stand
CSK’s chase started on a shaky note as they lost Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad early. The innings never recovered from early jolts.
- Vipraj Nigam removed Devon Conway and Shivam Dube, applying pressure in the middle overs.
- Kuldeep Yadav dismissed Ravindra Jadeja cheaply, further denting CSK’s hopes.
- Despite a valiant 69 off 54* by Vijay Shankar and an unbeaten 30 from MS Dhoni*, CSK could only manage 158/6.
Top Performers (CSK Batting):
- Vijay Shankar – 69* (54)
- MS Dhoni – 30* (26)
DC Bowling Highlights:
- Vipraj Nigam – 2/27
- Mitchell Starc – 1/27
- Kuldeep Yadav – 1/30
📊 Match Summary:
Delhi Capitals: 183/6 (KL Rahul 77, Porel 33; Khaleel 2/25)
Chennai Super Kings: 158/6 (Vijay Shankar 69*, Dhoni 30*; Vipraj 2/27)
Result: DC won by 24 runs
📌 Points Table Update:
- Delhi Capitals: 1st (6 points from 3 matches)
- Chennai Super Kings: 8th (2 points from 4 matches)