Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by seven wickets in Match 2 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Chasing a target of 189 runs, Delhi wrapped up proceedings with eight balls to spare. DC reached 190 for three in 18.4 overs, with standby captain Rishabh Pant hitting the winning four. Openers Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan gave DC a dominant start during the chase, scoring half-centuries respectively. Shaw slammed 72 off 38 balls, packed with nine fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, Dhawan scored 85 in 54 balls, consisting of 10 fours and two sixes. The duo's dominant display set up the win for Delhi, with Pant and Shimron Hetmyer sealing the win in the 19th over. Despite conceding 53 runs in 3.4 overs, Shardul Thakur took two wickets for CSK. Meanwhile, Dwayne Bravo registered a dismissal. Earlier, CSK wrapped up their innings at 188 for seven after 20 overs. Suresh Raina was the top-scorer for CSK, registered a half-century. He slammed 54 off 36 balls, packed with three fours and four sixes. Moeen Ali also made a quickfire contribution, scoring 36 off 24 deliveries. Despite MS Dhoni losing his wicket in a two-ball duck, Sam Curran (34) and Ravindra Jadeja (26) gave a good finish to their innings. Chris Woakes and Avesh Khan were in good form for DC, taking two wickets each. Meanwhile, R Ashwin and Tom Curran registered a dismissal each. (SCORECARD)
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