CSK vs DC Highlights: Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 27 runs to take a massive stride towards playoff qualification. Matheesha Pathirana was the top performer with the ball thanks to three dismissals for MS Dhoni's side while Deepak Chahar took two wickets. Earlier, MS Dhoni played an important 9-ball-20 cameo while Shivam Dube top-scored with 25 as Chennai Super Kings finished at 167/8 in 20 overs. Mitchell Marsh was the pick of the bowlers for Delhi Capitals with three wickets while Axar Patel took two. Dhoni won the toss and opted to bat against Delhi Capitals
Highlights of IPL 2023 55th Match Between CSK and DC, straight from Chennai
- 23:39 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: A big win for Dhoni and CoChennai Super Kings have won it and this is a huge step towards the play-offs. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals never looked in control and this can be the end of journey for them. Pathirana was the star with three wickets and now CSK are just one win away from guaranteeing a top four finish.
- 22:48 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: 77 runs needed from 30 ballsDelhi Capitals are 91/5 after 15 overs and they need 77 runs from 30 balls. This is getting tough by the minute for the team and it will take a very special innings from someone. Can DC find their hero or it will be the end of their journey?
- 22:20 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: 105 runs needed in 66 ballsDelhi Capitals 63/3 in 9 overs and they have really rebuilt their innings well after losing three quick wickets. The required run rate is not huge and that can help their cause with both Manish Pandey and Rilee Rossouw looking to build the innings slowly in order to make the chase even more comfortable.
- 22:15 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Middle oversThe middle overs are CSK's forte and with spinners like Theekshana, Moeen Ali and Ravindra Jadeja, the Delhi Capitals batters will have to negotiate a lot of quality spin bowling. Pandey countered a good six but they will need a bit more from both of the batters. DC 55/3 after 8 overs.
- 22:09 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Rossouw fight backRilee Rossouw and Manish Pandey have steadied the innings somewhat after the three quick wickets and DC will looking for a good partnership in order to chase down the target of 168. End of the powerplay overs and DC are 47 for the loss of three wickets.
- 21:24 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Chennai Super Kings 167/8Mitchell Marsh dismissed both Ravindra Jadeja and MS Dhoni in the final over and Chennai Super Kings finish their innings at 167/8. A good finish for DC considering how big Dhoni was hitting but his cameo was crucial for his side. The total is just competitive and it will take a good bowling performance to defend it against the DC batting attack.
- 21:14 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Dhoni magicMS Dhoni is here and he has slammed two sixes! What an innings from the CSK captain and this is vintage Dhoni. One six over mid-wicket, a four through third-man and the last six coming over long-on. All-round genius from Thala as Chennai Super Kings are 160/6 after 19 overs.
- 21:02 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Rayudu departs, Dhoni inAmbati Rayudu is caught in the deep and that brings MS Dhoni to the crease. A lot of responsibility for the CSK skipper as he will have to guide his side to a competitive total. This is uncommon for the veteran in IPL 2023 as he has more than three overs to build a good total for his side. CSK 128/6 after 17 overs.
- 20:56 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: DC tighten grip16 overs gone and Chennai Super Kings are 125 for the loss of five wickets. Delhi Capitals bowlers have tightened their grip on the game and both Ravindra Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu have struggled to score big till now. Can Dhoni and Co finally break free?
- 20:50 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: 15 overs goneChennai Super Kings are 117 for the loss of five wickets after 15 overs. Ravindra Jadeja and Ambati Rayudu are capable of quick runs with MS Dhoni to follow. This is looking tough for CSK and without a total north of 170, they may struggle to control the game on a Chennai pitch that will assist spinners.
- 20:42 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: 22 runs in one over!Three sixes for Shivam Dube and Ajinkya Rahane with 22 runs coming from the Lalit Yadav over. This is exactly the over that Chennai Super Kings needed and they are 112 for the loss of four wickets. The hosts are back in the game and they will be looking for a big total.
- 20:36 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Dube key for CSKShivam Dube has been a big-hitter for CSK this season and this match is the perfect chance for him to play a big knock. 7 overs to go and the batter will be looking to add another fifty to his kitty. 13 overs gone and Chennai Super Kings are 88 for the loss of four wickets.
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- 19:55 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Chennai Super Kings comfortableThis has been the kind of start that CSK would have hoped for. Both openers - Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway - have looked quite set and they can provide the perfect foundation. Phil Salt tried to trick Conway into a stumping but sadly, it did not work. 4 overs gone and CSK are 32 for no loss.
- 19:47 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Massive error!Devon Conway edged it to the wicket-keeper Phil Salt but no appeal from Delhi Capitals. Khaleel Ahmed was convinced but there was no review taken and this is a huge lifeline for the left-handed opener. Will DC regret this decision? CSK 25/0 after 3 overs.
- 19:42 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Gaikwad showRuturaj Gaikwad slammed three fours off the bowling of Ishan Sharma and Chennai Super Kings are 20 for no loss after two overs. Couple of the boundaries were not that comfortable but a deft touch through the off side ended the over in the right manner. Advantage CSK!
- 18:56 (IST)CSK vs DC Live: Pitch report!Less than 10 minutes from the toss. Here is the pitch report:
Scores of 200 have been breached four times this season in 10 innings at the Chepauk. The surface did show signs of slowing down last time, but there was not much turn on offer for the spinners. No forecast of rain.
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