The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam set the stage for the thrilling 13th match of the season between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings (DC vs CSK).
Let check out DC vs CSK head to head in the IPL.
Venue: ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium
29 games played between the DC vs CSK at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium. Delhi Capitals has won 10 games while Chennai Super Kings has won 19 game.
Toss Moments
Delhi Capitals, after winning the toss, chose to take the offensive by batting first.
“We’ve decided to bat first. The pitch seems promising, and we aim to maximize it with our batting. Our goal is to post a solid total and then effectively defend it with our bowling. Practicing here has made a significant difference. We’re making two adjustments to our lineup today. Kuldeep Yadav is dealing with a minor issue, so he’s out, and Prithvi Shaw will be taking his place. Ishant Sharma will be stepping in for Ricky Bhui. Our focus is on extracting the best performance from our team. Playing quality cricket is crucial for us. By doing so, we believe we can change our fortunes and secure a win.”
Rishabh Pant DC Skipper
“Our preference was indeed to field first. Given it’s the first match on this fresh wicket, we’re yet to fully assess its character. We’ll adapt as the game progresses, aiming to successfully chase the target. Today feels like a home game for us. Our strategy remains unchanged. We aim to keep our approach straightforward, concentrating on executing the basics well and clinching those crucial individual contests and moments, which I believe are key. We’ve decided to stick with the same lineup for this match.”
Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK Skipper
First Innings
DC’s Batting Brilliance
The opening duo of David Warner and Prithvi Shaw laid a solid foundation with Warner smashing a quick 52 off 35 balls, including five 4s and three 6s.
Shaw wasn’t far behind, contributing 43 off 27 balls.
The middle order was bolstered by Rishabh Pant’s swift 51 off 32 balls, propelling DC to a formidable 191/5 in 20 overs.
CSK’s Bowling Efforts
CSK’s bowlers had their moments, particularly Matheesha Pathirana, who claimed 3 wickets for 31 runs. His spell included the prized scalps of Pant and Marsh, delivering crucial blows to DC’s momentum. Ravindra Jadeja and Mustafizur Rahman also chipped in with a wicket each.
Second Innings
CSK’s Chase
CSK’s chase was marked by some magical moments, including a vintage performance by MS Dhoni, who scored a brisk 37 off 16 balls*. However, the real highlight was Khaleel Ahmed’s bowling for DC, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, which earned him the Player of the Match award.
Despite a valiant effort from Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 45 off 30 balls, CSK could only muster 171/6 in their 20 overs, falling short by 20 runs.
DC’s Bowling
Mukesh Kumar had an exceptional spell, taking 3/21. Khaleel Ahmed’s effective bowling earned him 2/21. Axar Patel also chipped in with 1/20.
Player of the Match
However, the real highlight was Khaleel Ahmed’s bowling for DC, taking 2 wickets for 21 runs in his 4 overs, which earned him the Player of the Match award.
Some Record-Breaking Moments
- MS Dhoni became the first-ever wicket-keeper to achieve 300 dismissals in T20 cricket.
- David Warner joined Chris Gayle with the most 50+ scores in T20 history, marking his 110th half-century.
Conclusion
The Delhi Capitals emerged victorious by 20 runs, marking their first win of the IPL 2024 season. The match was a testament to the team’s balanced attack and strategic prowess, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
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