On April 5, 2025, Delhi Capitals (DC) delivered a commanding 25-run victory over Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, ending a 15-year winless streak at the venue. The match, the 17th of IPL 2025, saw DC climb to the top of the points table with their third consecutive win.
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DC, opting to bat first after winning the toss, posted a competitive 183/6 in 20 overs. KL Rahul anchored the innings with a stylish 77 off 51 balls, including six fours and three sixes, while Abishek Porel (33) and Tristan Stubbs (24* off 12) provided crucial support. CSK’s Matheesha Pathirana bowled a tight final over, but the total proved challenging on a spin-friendly Chepauk pitch.
CSK’s chase faltered early, with Mitchell Starc dismissing Ruturaj Gaikwad and Vipraj Nigam removing Devon Conway, leaving them at three down in the powerplay. Vijay Shankar’s unbeaten 69 off 54 offered resistance, and MS Dhoni’s 30* off 26 thrilled the crowd, but the lack of intent in the middle overs sealed their fate. CSK finished at 158/5, falling short by 25 runs.
DC’s bowlers, including Starc (1/27) and Nigam (2/27), exploited the conditions brilliantly, while CSK struggled to accelerate. This loss marked CSK’s third defeat in four games, highlighting their batting woes, while DC’s balanced performance underscored their early-season dominance.
Brief Scores: Delhi Capitals - 183/6 in 20 overs (KL Rahul - 77, Khaleel Ahmed - 2/25) defeated Chennai Super Kings - 158/5 in 20 overs (Vijay Shankar - 69*, Vipraj Nigam - 2/27) by a margin of 25 runs
