Delhi Capitals continued their impressive IPL 2025 run, defeating Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 25 runs at their home ground, Chepauk. This was Delhi's third consecutive win, while Chennai suffered their third consecutive defeat.
Sports News: Delhi Capitals completed a hat-trick of wins in IPL 2025, beating Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs. Chennai suffered their third consecutive loss. In this match played at Chepauk, Delhi, batting first, scored 183 runs. In reply, Chennai managed only 158 runs and failed to complete their allotted overs. Vijay Shankar scored a half-century (69 runs) for Chennai, but his slow strike rate proved detrimental to the team.
Delhi's Composed Batting
Winning the toss and electing to bat first, Delhi Capitals posted a challenging 183/7. Their batting performance showcased collective contribution, setting a significant target for Chennai.
CSK's Weak Start, Top Order Collapse
Chasing the target, CSK had a disastrous start:
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain): 5 runs
Devon Conway: 13 runs
Ravin Ravindra: 3 runs
Within the first six overs, the team was reduced to 41/3.
Vijay Shankar's Slow Fifty Contributed to the Loss
Vijay Shankar scored a half-century (69 runs), but faced 54 balls, resulting in a strike rate of only 127.78. He reached his fifty in 43 balls, while the team needed a consistent run rate. In the final five overs, CSK needed 78 runs, but Shankar failed to accelerate.
Dhoni's Slow Batting Also Disappointed
MS Dhoni, playing the finisher's role, was expected to deliver a powerful innings, but remained unbeaten on 30 runs from 26 balls. Dhoni's strike rate was 115.38, with only one four and one six. His slow approach further hampered the team's run rate.
Delhi's Hat-trick of Wins
Delhi Capitals have now won three consecutive matches in IPL 2025:
Defeating Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket
Defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets
And now defeating CSK by 25 runs.
Match Scorecard
Delhi Capitals – 183/7 (20 overs)
Chennai Super Kings – 158/6 (20 overs)
Vijay Shankar – 69 runs (54 balls)
MS Dhoni – 30* (26 balls)
