New Delhi: In the exciting match played at Chepock Stadium in Chennai, Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bat first. The team scored 183 runs in the scheduled 20 overs, but their batting especially stumbled in the death overs. Delhi's star batsman KL Rahul scored a brilliant half -century, but the slow batting in the final overs turned the hopes of big score.
Opener Jake Fraser McGark returned to the pavilion without opening an account. After this, KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel, while handling the innings, scored fast. Together, they shared a significant partnership of 54 runs. Porel played a fast innings of 33 runs in only 20 balls, in which he made several attractive shots. Delhi captain Akshar Patel also hit some good shots but he was dismissed by 21 runs. On the other hand, KL Rahul kept one end and scored 77 runs in 51 balls. In this innings, he hit 6 fours and 3 magnificent sixes. Rahul was out in the last over, but by then Delhi's score was in a strong position.
By 15 overs, Delhi's team had scored 138 runs and it seemed that the score would cross 200. But in the last five overs, Chennai bowlers returned and held Delhi's rung. Delhi could add only 45 runs in the final overs and during this time the team also lost 3 important wickets. Chennai Super Kings have a target of 184 runs to win. While the Delhi has won two consecutive matches in the tournament, Chennai has suffered defeat in both their previous matches. In such a situation, this match has become very important for both teams. Read also: Dhoni's parents arrive in stadium for the first time, emotional moment in Chepock, CSK's prayers
