CSK v DC: Top 5 Performers of the Match!

Delhi Capitals chased down a target of 190 with 8 balls remaining to mark their first points of IPL 2021. Chennai Super Kings were blown away by the Delhi opening pair as the match had other star performers who defined the CSK v DC fixture!

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina announced his comeback to IPL with the first ever FIFTY of IPL 2021. Raina walked in to bat when CSK were struggling at 7-2 in 2.1 overs.

The left handed batsman scored a sublime 54 in 36 balls with the help of 3 fours and 4 sixes. Unfortunately his innings ended in the form a run-out.

Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali walked in to bat at no.3 for CSK above Suresh Raina. He scored a fine 36 in 24 balls with the helo of 4 fours and 2 sixes.

The English all-rounder combined with Suresh Raina to weather CSK from trouble. They put on a 67 run partnership in 6.2 overs.

Ali was unlucky with the ball as Prithvi Shaw was put down twice in his spell. He ended on 0-33 which could have easily been 2 for!  

Avesh Khan

Delhi Capitals chose Avesh Khan over Umesh Yadav and he sure delivered. He removed CSK opener Faf du Plessis in the powerplay for a duck. He then got MS Dhoni for a duck in the 16^th over of the innings.

Avesh finished with bowling figures of 2-23 in 4 overs. His spell was quite critical alongside Chris Woakes (2-18) in the absence of Kagiso Rabada and Anrich Nortje.

Prithvi Shaw

The new renewed Prithvi Shaw looked in smashing form. He put on a 138-run opening stand with Shikhar Dhawan in 13.3 overs to put Delhi Capitals in a commanding position!

The 21-year-old smacked 72 runs in 38 balls with the help of 9 fours and 3 sixes. It sure was a treat when he was in the flow!

Shikhar Dhawan

Shikhar Dhawan continued his prolific form as he top scored for Delhi Capitals with a 54 ball 85. He scored 10 fours and 2 sixes in his innings which helped Delhi closer to a win chasing 190.

Dhawan was adjudged the Man of the Match for his brilliant effort.

Honorable Mentions:

Sam Curran’s 15 ball 34 definitely deserves a mention as it took CSK close to the 190 mark after CSK went 6 down in the 16th over. Curran was severe against Delhi bowlers especially against his brother Tom. Chris Woakes delivered for Capitals in the powerplay and at the death. He removed Ruturaj Gaikwad in the 3rd over and he returned to bowl the final over to remove Sam Curran who was screaming boundaries.