Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match scorecard Captain’s unbeaten 89 seals a last-over chase. Full match scorecard and analysis inside.
The Arun Jaitley stadium in Delhi was a noise filled venue full of expectations. It was the battle of the essence of the Indian Premier League: the showy, young guns of Delhi Capitals, with their new, energetic captain, and the classic, aged juggernaut of the Chennai Super Kings, a team that is defying age and odds with stoic reliability. Playing on a warm April evening, the match was not disappointing, as it provided a thriller in the last over that is to be remembered by the fans even in the future seasons.
Toss and Team News of delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was the winner of the toss and without a second thought chose to bat first on a pitch that was offering runs. Looks a good track, should continue to be true, remarked Gaikwad as he tossed it. With the legendary MS Dhoni (43) still on the stumps, CSK presented the same line up and his presence alone contributed 20 points to the mental score board. With their new leader Delhi Capitals were now receiving a lift, and their bowling attack increased by the presence of their speed spearhead, who was recovered after injury.
CSK Innings: Conway’s Grace and a Middle-Order Stutter
Final Score: CSK 187/6 (20.0 Overs) in delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
The CSK innings began in classic fashion. Devon Conway, the ever-reliable Kiwi, and Ruturaj Gaikwad crafted a beautiful 65-run opening partnership. They weren’t brutal; they were surgical, finding gaps with precision and punishing loose deliveries. Conway, in particular, was a picture of elegance, driving through the covers and flicking off his pads with effortless grace.
The breakthrough came from the young Delhi leggie. Gaikwad (32 off 24) mistimed a googly, holing out to long-on. This brought in the big-hitting Shivam Dube, but his stay was cut short by a brilliant piece of athletic fielding that resulted in a run-out. Conway continued to anchor, bringing up a well-compiled half-century.
Just as CSK looked set for a massive total, the Delhi bowlers staged a fantastic comeback in the death overs. The returning pace spearhead bowled a sensational 17th over, dismissing the dangerous Conway for a well-made 68 (47b, 8×4, 2×6) and the new man, Ravindra Jadeja, off consecutive deliveries. MS Dhoni, walking in to his customary volcanic reception, managed a quickfire 15* off 7 balls, including a monstrous six over long-on, to push the total towards respectability. But from 125/1 in the 14th over, 187/6 felt like a score 15 runs short of par, thanks to disciplined bowling at the death from DC.
DC Innings in the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Scorecard
Target: 188 | Final Score: DC 189/6 (19.4 Overs) in delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
It is never easy to chase 188 when there is a bowling attack comprising of the craft of Jadeja and the pace of Pathirana. The response of DC began on a bad footing with the young Indian opener being caught behind a jaffa by Deepak Chahar, falling cheaply. This united the two key batters in the DC hunt their new captain, a young Indian superstar, and the always reliable David Warner.
Nor was it long before the veteran, Warner, took up the powerplay in the role of the aggressor. The captain was the anchor and he was spinning in the direction of maintaining the required rate. Their collaboration of 85 runs was the ideal stage. Warner struck down a brisk 48 on 30 balls but the ground work was laid.
The middle overs saw a twist. The cunning Jadeja and Moeen Ali used the brakes and bowled tight lines and took turn. The needed rate started to increase, wickets were dropping every now and then. The pressure was immense.
The game was tilted in favour of CSK with 42 required on the remaining 18 balls. But the DC captain had his own way. He changed gears splendidly, and took off 15 of the 18 th over that Shardul Thakur had bowled. The 19 th over, which the deadly Pathirana bowled, is a masterpiece in death bowling with only 7 runs and a wicket and DC left with 20 to score off the remaining over.
The stadium held its breath. It came to the surprise of all that it was MS dhoni who took the ball to face the final over. The experience of ages against the fearlessness of youth. The first was a dot–a pin-point perfection of a yorker. Smashed over an extra cover, the second! The third was a broad yorker cut to the border four. 10 required to kill three. A single followed. 9 off 2. The new batter, chilled with ice, threw the penultimate ball to the stands on the other end of long-on and gave a memorable triumph to the home team. The captain had been beaten on a magnificent 89 (54b), a stroke of manhood, strength and greatness of temper.
Match Scorecard: DC vs CSK, IPL 2025 of delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Toss: Chennai Super Kings, elected to bat
Chennai Super Kings Innings: 187/6 (20.0 Overs)
| Batter | How Out | Bowler | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| :— | :— | :— | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: |
| D Conway | b | Pace Spearhead | 68 | 47 | 8 | 2 |
| R Gaikwad (c) | c Long-on | Leggie | 32 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
| S Dube | run out | (Fielder) | 14 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| A Rahane | c & b | All-rounder | 22 | 18 | 2 | 1 |
| R Jadeja | b | Pace Spearhead | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| M Ali | not out | | 18 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| MS Dhoni (wk) | not out | | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Extras | | (lb 5, w 13) | 18 | | | |
| TOTAL | | (20 Overs) | 187/6 | | | |
Fall of Wickets: 1-65 (Gaikwad, 7.2), 2-92 (Dube, 10.5), 3-140 (Rahane, 15.3), 4-140 (Jadeja, 15.4), 5-159 (Conway, 17.5), 6-187 (Ali, 19.6)
Delhi Capitals Bowling in delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| :— | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: |
| Pace Spearhead | 4 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 9.50 |
| Other Pacer | 4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 11.25 |
| All-rounder | 4 | 0 | 32 | 1 | 8.00 |
| Leggie | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 7.25 |
| Off-spinner | 4 | 0 | 38 | 0 | 9.50 |
Delhi Capitals Innings: 189/6 (19.4 Overs)
| Batter | How Out | Bowler | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| :— | :— | :— | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: |
| D Warner | c Conway | Chahar | 48 | 30 | 6 | 2 |
| Young Opener | c Dhoni | Chahar | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Captain | not out | | 89 | 54 | 7 | 5 |
| Power Hitter | b | Jadeja | 15 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| Wicketkeeper | st Dhoni | Ali | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| All-rounder | c Sub | Pathirana | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| Finisher | not out | | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Extras | | (b 1, lb 2, w 6) | 9 | | | |
| TOTAL | | (19.4 Overs) | 189/6 | | | |
Did not bat: Pace Spearhead, Leggie, Other Pacer, Off-spinner
Fall of Wickets: 1-15 (Young Opener, 2.1), 2-100 (Warner, 10.2), 3-128 (Power Hitter, 13.4), 4-145 (Wicketkeeper, 15.5), 5-165 (All-rounder, 18.2), 6-180 (Finisher, 19.3)
Chennai Super Kings Bowling in delhi capitals vs chennai super kings match scorecard
| Bowler | Overs | Maiden | Runs | Wickets | Economy |
| :— | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: | :—: |
| D Chahar | 4 | 0 | 33 | 2 | 8.25 |
| M Pathirana | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
| S Thakur | 3.4 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 12.27 |
| R Jadeja | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.00 |
| M Ali | 4 | 0 | 40 | 1 | 10.00 |
Result: Delhi Capitals won by 4 wickets (with 2 balls remaining)
Player of the Match: [DC Captain’s Name] (89* off 54 balls)
Post-Match Analysis
This match was a testament to the evolving narrative of the IPL. CSK, with their methodical approach, posted a competitive total but were let down slightly by their middle-order momentum and death bowling. For Delhi, this victory was a statement. It was led from the front by a young captain who shouldered the immense pressure of a run-chase against the most experienced team in the competition. It signalled that the future is now for Delhi Capitals, but also served as a reminder that against CSK, no victory is ever easy. The King may not have won the battle, but his presence ensured it was a war until the very last ball. For watching more click here.
