34th

Match

IPL No : #798

Sat, 17 October 2020, Starts from 19:30

Delhi Capitals - 4/179 (20 ov)

Chennai Super Kings - 5/185 (20 ov)

Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah

Delhi Capitals innigs
4/179 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
SM Curran
c Nortje b Deshpande
003000.00 In 20209969 Career1941912
F du Plessis
c Dhawan b Rabada
5804762123.40 In 20203653510 Career241121073
SR Watson
b Nortje
3602860128.57 In 20202773012 Career5329486271
AT Rayudu
not out
4502514180.00 In 2020237189 Career3537296129
MS Dhoni
c †Carey b Nortje
3050060.00 In 202013696 Career4568306215
RA Jadeja
not out
3301304253.84 In 2020159158 Career208615073
Extras
4 (3w, 1nb)
000000.00
Total
4/179 (20 overs, 8.95rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
TU Deshpande4039110932 In 20203142/37 Career314
K Rabada4133181232 In 202019904/21 Career50255
AR Patel402306510 In 20207584/21 Career78483
A Nortje40442111034 In 202012973/33 Career1297
R Ashwin3030010531 In 20207424/34 Career132429
MP Stoinis1010010101 In 20206254/15 Career55220
Chennai Super Kings innigs
5/185 (20 ov)
BatsmenRBM4s6sSRSeasonR4s6sAll timeR4s6s
PP Shaw
c & b Chahar
002000.00 In 2020202228 Career8009427
S Dhawan
not out
101058141174.13 In 2020359397 Career4938563103
AM Rahane
c Curran b Chahar
80101080.00 In 20202540 Career384540874
SS Iyer
c du Plessis b Bravo
2302311100.00 In 20203212412 Career200217379
MP Stoinis
c Rayudu b Thakur
2401412171.42 In 20202171911 Career243120582
AT Carey
c du Plessis b Curran
4070057.14 In 20203201 Career119511234
AR Patel
not out
210503420.00 In 20205634 Career8525039
Extras
4 (3w, 1nb)
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Total
5/185 (19.5 overs, 9.32rpo)
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BowlerOMRWECO0s4s6sSeasonW0sBestAll timeW0sBest
DL Chahar4118251010 In 20208713/15 Career41405
SM Curran4035191051 In 202010724/11 Career20132
SN Thakur4039110532 In 20209483/19 Career45321
RA Jadeja2035019023 In 20204385/16 Career112475
KV Sharma3034011341 In 20204184/16 Career58208
DJ Bravo302318420 In 20206355/23 Career350876

Match Recap: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, 34th Match of IPL 2020

On October 17, 2020, cricket enthusiasts were treated to an enthralling contest between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium. In this high-scoring encounter, CSK emerged victorious, successfully chasing down a target of 180 runs set by DC.

Match Summary:

  • Delhi Capitals: 179 runs in 20 overs
  • Chennai Super Kings: 185 runs for 5 wickets in 19.5 overs
  • Result: Chennai Super Kings won by 5 wickets

Delhi Capitals Innings:

Batting first after winning the toss, Delhi Capitals set a competitive target of 179 runs. The innings was spearheaded by Shikhar Dhawan, who played a phenomenal knock of 101 runs off just 58 balls, smashing 14 fours and a six along the way. His highly aggressive strike rate of 174.13 lit up the Sharjah stadium, where boundaries were raining down. Other contributors included Shreyas Iyer (23) and Marcus Stoinis (24). However, the team also faced some early setbacks with Prithvi Shaw and Ajinkya Rahane failing to contribute significantly.

Delhi’s innings saw them reach a total of 179 runs, with Deepak Chahar from Chennai Super Kings wreaking havoc with the ball, claiming two crucial wickets for just 18 runs in his four overs. Tushar Deshpande and Kagiso Rabada chipped in with a wicket each, but otherwise, the DC batsmen held their ground well.

Chennai Super Kings Innings:

In response, Chennai Super Kings started their innings with a blend of steady batting and fireworks. Faf du Plessis top-scored with 58 runs, cleverly rotating the strike and punishing bad balls. Ambati Rayudu made a telling contribution with an explosive 45 runs off just 25 balls, while Shane Watson and MS Dhoni also added 36 and 3 runs, respectively, though they didn't have long spells on the crease.

Sam Curran's unfortunate golden duck added to CSK's early struggles, but the resilient partnership between Rayudu and du Plessis steadied the ship. The finishing touches were provided by Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 33 not out in a blistering fashion, sealing the match before the final delivery.

In total, CSK chased down the target with an impressive run rate of 9.32 runs per over.

Bowling Highlights:

From the bowling perspective, Delhi Capitals saw Anrich Nortje grab two wickets for 44 runs, while Kagiso Rabada and Tushar Deshpande managed to take one wicket each. Despite their efforts, they could not prevent CSK from gaining momentum and sealing the win.

Conclusion:

This thrilling encounter solidified CSK’s position in the tournament as they showcased their endurance and depth in both batting and bowling. Shikhar Dhawan's brilliant century will remain a highlight, but in the end, it was CSK’s ability to handle pressure that led them to victory. As the tournament progresses, both teams look forward to building on their performances in the remaining matches.

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