CSK vs DC, IPL 2025: The Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals (DC) secured a dominant 25-run victory over five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday, April 5, 2025. The win marked a hat-trick of victories for Delhi in the ongoing IPL season. Chennai, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, suffered their first loss of IPL 2025, while this was Delhi's first win at Chepauk in 15 years.
DC posted a competitive total of 183/6 in their 20 overs after being invited to bat first. Despite an early setback with opener Jake Fraser-McGurk dismissed for a duck, KL Rahul steadied the innings. Rahul made a crucial 77 runs off 51 balls, which included six fours and six sixes. Abhishek Porel contributed 33 runs from 20 balls, and Axar Patel added 21 runs. In the final overs, Tristan Stubbs finished unbeaten on 24* from 12 balls, helping DC set a challenging target.
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CSK's chase was hindered by early breakthroughs. Rachin Ravindra (3) was dismissed in the second over, followed by the departure of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (5) in the third. Devon Conway (13) fell soon after, leaving CSK struggling at 41/3 in the sixth over. Vijay Shankar and Shivam Dube tried to rebuild the innings but were unable to accelerate. Shankar top-scored with an unbeaten 69 runs off 54 balls, while MS Dhoni made 30* off 26 balls.
The turning point came with the spinners’ impressive performances. Vipraj Nigam took two wickets for 27 runs, while Kuldeep Yadav trapped Ravindra Jadeja (2) LBW. CSK could only reach 158/5 in their 20 overs, falling short by 24 runs.
DC's bowlers dominated with Mitchell Starc (1/27) and Kuldeep Yadav (1/30) delivering tight spells. Vipraj Nigam’s economical figures and key breakthroughs were pivotal in restricting CSK. Khaleel Ahmed was the pick of the CSK bowlers, claiming two wickets for 25 runs, but it was not enough to prevent DC’s win.
Brief Score:
Delhi Capitals 183/6 in 20 overs (KL Rahul 77, Abhishek Porel 33, Khaleel Ahmed 2/25)
Chennai Super Kings 158/5 in 20 overs (Vijay Shankar 69*, MS Dhoni 30*, Vipraj Nigam 2/27).
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