DC vs CSK Match ReportDelhi Capitals Clinch First Win as Dhoni's Late Blitz Falls Short (DC vs CSK Match Report) -

Warner and Pant Power DC to 191, Khaleel Ahmed Stars with the Ball

Scoreboard.(DC vs CSK Match Report)

| Team | Score | Overs | RR | Wickets |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 191/5 | 20 | 9.55 | Axar Patel (42), Rishabh Pant (51), David Warner (47) |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | 171/6 | 20 | 8.55 | Ajinkya Rahane (45), MS Dhoni (37*), Daryl Mitchell (34) |

Match Details. (DC vs CSK Match Report)

The 13th match of the 2024 IPL season witnessed a thrilling encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. After losing their opening two matches, DC were desperate for a win, while CSK, riding high on two convincing victories, looked to extend their winning streak.

Explosive Start by DC Openers.

Rishabh Pant, the DC captain, opted to bat first after winning the toss. The decision seemed a wise one as openers Prithvi Shaw and David Warner got off to a flying start. The duo displayed an attacking brand of cricket, taking boundaries at will and punishing any loose deliveries from the CSK bowlers. They stitched together a magnificent 93-run partnership in just 9.3 overs, laying a solid foundation for a big total.

Matheesha Pathirana Provides CSK Breakthrough.

Just when things were looking ominous for CSK, young Sri Lankan spinner Matheesha Pathirana provided the breakthrough. He dismissed the dangerous Warner with a sharp googly caught brilliantly at short-third man. The wicket triggered a mini-collapse for DC as Shaw (42) also departed soon after, holing out to long-on off Deepak Chahar.

Pant and Axar Patel Steady the Ship.(DC vs CSK Match Report)

The departures of the openers brought Rishabh Pant and Axar Patel to the crease. The experienced duo played sensibly, rotating the strike and picking boundaries when presented with the opportunity. They built a crucial 63-run partnership that helped DC recover from the mini-collapse.

CSK Strike Back with Wickets.

While Pant and Axar Patel were consolidating the innings, CSK bowlers chipped away with wickets at regular intervals. Ravindra Jadeja dismissed Pant (51) with a well-flighted delivery, while Mitchell Santner trapped Axar Patel (42) leg before wicket. The dismissals of the set batsmen ensured DC couldn’t quite capitalize on the strong start provided by the openers.

Late Flourish from Lower Order.

In the death overs, Mitchell Marsh (18) and Khaleel Ahmed (12) provided a late flourish with some big hits, taking DC’s total to a respectable 191/5. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, DC managed to post a challenging total on a batting-friendly wicket.

CSK Struggle in the Chase.

Chasing 192 for victory, CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Robin Uthappa failed to provide a solid start. Both batsmen fell cheaply to the accurate bowling of Khaleel Ahmed, leaving CSK with an uphill task.

Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell Provide Hope.

Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell steadied the CSK innings with a gritty partnership. The duo played sensibly, rotating the strike and punishing the loose deliveries. Rahane (45) played some elegant strokes, while Mitchell (34) provided the big-hitting power in the middle overs.

DC Bowling Tightens the Grip.

However, just when CSK looked like getting back into the contest, DC bowlers tightened their grip. Axar Patel provided the breakthrough by dismissing the well-set Rahane. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Amit Mishra also played their part, picking up crucial wickets and restricting the flow of runs.

Dhoni’s Late Blitz Proves Insufficient.

With CSK needing an improbable 70 runs off the last five overs, MS Dhoni walked into the middle. The veteran displayed glimpses of his vintage form, smashing boundaries at will. He scored a quickfire 37 runs off just 16 deliveries, including three sixes and two fours. However, by the time Dhoni came to the crease, the required run rate was too high, and he lacked sufficient support from the other end.