Introduction of Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings
The winning journey of CSK has stopped now. Yes, Delhi Capitals have defeated CSK by 20 runs, and with this loss, CSK has the top position on the point table. Currently, KKR is on top & CSK is holding the 2nd position. CSK is holding the 2nd position on the point table with 2 wins and 1 loss out of the 3 matches they have played in the league. CSK has an NRR of +0.976. On the other hand, this is the first win of DC in this season. Delhi Capitals is holding the 7th position on the point table with 1 win & 2 losses out of the 3 matches they have played so far. DC has an NRR (Net Run Rate) of -0.016. Let’s dive into the details of the match to get a clear view of the win. Read the blog & stay connected with Cricfeverr.com to get all the sports updates on time.
What are the match details?
Delhi Capitals was scheduled to play the 13th match of the league against IPL giant CSK. the venue of the match was Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam.
What happened in the toss?
Delhi Capitals won the toss and Pant decided to bat first.
What happened in the match?
Pant used Prithvi Shaw & David Warner as the openers for DC to bag this match. The duo showed us a powerplay. They scored 62 runs without a single wicket loss. Warner went past fifty but the stand ended soon thereafter with the Australian falling to a screamer of a catch from Matheesha Pathirana. His innings ended on 52 off 35 after which Shaw was dismissed for 43 off 27.
Pathirana then turned it on with the ball, dismissing Mitchell Marsh and Tristan Stubbs in the same over with two searing yorkers. Pant then let loose and scored his first half-century of the season. He was dismissed by Pathirana on 51 off 32 balls and DC eventually ended their 20 overs with a score of 191/5. DC posted a target of 191/5 in 20 overs for CSK.
What happened in CSK?
Well, CSK is one of the strongest teams in the IPL. However, they fell short in this match. Rurutaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra became the openers and they fell to Khaleel and CSK were tottering at 7/2 at the start of the third over. Ajinkya Rahane then gave them some impetus towards the end of the powerplay but CSK could never quite get going in their chase in the middle overs. Rahane eventually fell for 45 off 30, leaving Ravindra Jadeja and Shivam Dube chasing a steepling required run rate in the death overs. Dube eventually fell to Mukesh, his third wicket, which meant that MS Dhoni walked into bat for the first time this season.
MS Dhoni came to the rescue:
MS Dhoni is one of the best finishers and strategists in cricket history. This is the first match of this season where he came to bat. MS Dhoni walked out to bat at No. 8 when CSK was down and out. He scored 37* from 16 deliveries. MS Dhoni won the ‘Electric Striker of the Match award’ for this terrific spell.
His scorecard is like 4,1,4,1,6,0,0,0,0,1,4,6,0,4,0,6.
Here are some highlights from DC vs CSK IPL 2024 match:
– Delhi Capitals won the toss and chose to bat first
– Their new opening partnership of Prithvi Shaw and David Warner put up a partnership of 93 runs off 58 balls
– Warner scored his 62nd IPL fifty
– Warner fell to a screamer of a catch from Matheesha Pathirana
– Rishabh Pant scored 51 in 32 balls
– Delhi Capitals scored 191/5 in 20 overs
– MS Dhoni batted for the first time this season
Pant’s contribution & reaction:
Rishabh Pant hit 3 sixes and 4 boundaries as he gave Delhi the much-needed late impetus and helped them post a par total of 191 in 20 overs in Vizag.
He was overwhelmed by this win. “One and a half years,” Pant said when he was asked if he was also waiting, like the rest of the cricket fraternity, to see him hit a one-handed six.”I haven’t played much cricket, but I kept believing I could change the match,” the Delhi captain added,
However, things are still not very smooth for Pant. he has been fined for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. On March 31, as DC registered their first win in the tournament at the Dr Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam, Pant was slapped with a penalty for maintaining a slow over rate in DC’s match against defending champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK).
Final words on Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings
Making a comeback is always a great feeling. We are praying the best for Pant. best of luck. Keep watching the IPL 2024 & stay connected with Cricfeverr.com to get all the sports updates on time.
