In Chepauk, Chennai Super Kings score victory over Delhi Capitals by 27 runs

Chennai : Chennai Super Kings, playing as the hosts, secured a convincing 27-run victory over Delhi Capitals on Wednesday, significantly impacting the visitors' prospects of qualifying for the IPL playoffs.

After winning the toss, Chennai Super Kings chose to bat first, and their captain MS Dhoni played a blazing knock of 20 runs off just nine balls. His contribution helped the team reach a respectable total of 167/8. In response, the Delhi Capitals' batsmen struggled to find momentum and could only muster 140/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Rilee Rossouw was the top scorer for Delhi, managing 35 runs off 37 deliveries.

In the earlier stages of the match, Chennai Super Kings struggled to build momentum as the Delhi bowlers consistently took wickets at regular intervals. However, MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (21) played crucial innings, smashing boundaries and sixes when needed, which propelled the team's total beyond the 160-run mark. Axar Patel (2/27), Kuldeep Yadav (1/28), and Lalit Yadav (1/34), the spinners, collectively claimed four wickets, while Mitchell Marsh took three wickets to his name.

Brief Scores: Chennai Super Kings 167 for 8 in 20 Overs (Shivam Dube 25; Mitchell Marsh 3/18, Axar Patel 2/27). Delhi Capitals 140 for 8 in 20 overs (Rilee Rossouw 35; Matheesha Pathirana 3/37).