In a high-octane clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Delhi Capitals posted a competitive total of 183/6 against Chennai Super Kings in Match 17 of IPL 2025. Winning the toss, DC captain Axar Patel opted to bat first on a surface known for assisting spinners, and the team capitalized well on the opportunity.
KL Rahul, leading from the front as wicketkeeper-batter, played a gritty knock of 77 off 51 deliveries, anchoring the innings while others played around him. His composed innings featured classy strokes and timely boundaries, including 6 fours and 3 sixes, maintaining a strike rate just shy of 151.
DC suffered an early blow as young Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed for a duck in the very first over, caught by Ashwin off Khaleel Ahmed. However, Abishek Porel injected momentum with a fluent 33 off 20 balls, including some exquisite timing against the pace attack.
Captain Axar Patel chipped in with a quickfire 21, but it was Tristan Stubbs who gave DC the final push with an aggressive unbeaten 24 off just 12 balls, taking the Capitals past the 180-run mark. Ashutosh Sharma (1) and Vipraj Nigam (1)* added marginal runs toward the end, but every contribution counted.
For CSK, Khaleel Ahmed emerged as the pick of the bowlers with figures of 2/25 in 4 overs, while Pathirana, Jadeja, Ashwin, and Noor Ahmad picked a wicket apiece. Despite some expensive overs, CSK managed to take wickets at crucial intervals, preventing DC from breaching the 200-run mark.
The contest now hinges on how CSK approaches the chase. With a batting line-up filled with power hitters and experienced finishers, the Chepauk crowd is in for a thrilling second innings.
Key Stats:
Toss: DC won, chose to bat
Top Scorer: KL Rahul – 77 (51)
Fall of Wickets: 0/1, 54/2, 90/3, 146/4, 179/5, 180/6
Best Bowling: Khaleel Ahmed – 2/25 (4)
Will CSK chase down 184 under the lights, or will DC’s bowling unit defend the total successfully? Stay tuned for a nail-biting finish!
