IPL 2023: CSK post 167/8 versus DC at Chepauk

Chennai Super Kings managed a decent 167/8 in 20 overs against Delhi Capitals in match number 55 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season at the Chepauk. DC did well to pick wickets at key junctures but CSK upped the ante when required by getting some good overs in between on a surface not-so-tailormade for batting.DC have a tricky chase on offer.

Khaleel Ahmed bowled a tight first over, conceding four runs before Ishant Sharma was hammered for three fours by Ruturaj Gaikwad. Khaleel steamed in and conceded just five from his next. David Warner introduced spin in the next two overs with Axar Patel claiming Devon Conway. Ishant finished off the proceedings with eight runs as CSK managed 49/1 from their powerplay (overs 1-6).

Axar got the scalp of Gaikwad right after the powerplay. Kuldeep Yadav tightened the screws before another solid over from Axar saw DC gain momentum. Kuldeep got the dangerous Moeen Ali to leave CSK at 66/3 after 10 overs. In the 12th over, Lalit Yadav dismissed Ajinkya Rahane. However, he was smashed for 23 next. DC bounced back by dismissing Shivam Dube.

Lalit lost the plot in the 14th over with Shivam Dube smashing him for two sixes with both deliveries being in the slot. Ambati Rayudu then joined the party and hammered a poor ball for four before and then used his feet for a six.

Kuldeep conceded eight in the 16th over before Khaleel got Rayudu, conceding just three. Just when DC had the grip over the hosts, CSK changed the complexion. Ravindra Jadeja helped CSK earn 11 from the 18th over before MS Dhoni's blitz saw Khaleel concede 21. However, Mitchell Marsh bowled an excellent last over, picking two scalps.