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Delhi Capitals Secure Third Consecutive Win, Defeat CSK by 25 Runs

KL Rahul's stellar 77 and disciplined bowling propel DC to the top of IPL 2025 standings, while CSK's struggles deepen with a third loss in four games.

Pakistan's Khushdil Shah is held back after reacting to comments from the crowd during the third ODI.
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It was a one-sided encounter as Jofra Archer struck thrice to restrict PBKS to 155/9 in 20 overs.
KL Rahul scored 77 runs off 51 balls against CSK in the IPL match on Saturday.

Overview

  • Delhi Capitals achieved their first victory at MA Chidambaram Stadium since 2010, posting 183/6 and restricting CSK to 158/5.
  • KL Rahul played a pivotal role for DC, scoring 77 runs off 51 balls, supported by key contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Abishek Porel.
  • CSK's batting faltered again, with a poor powerplay performance yielding just 46 runs for three wickets, the lowest of their season so far.
  • MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar's unbeaten 84-run stand lacked urgency, drawing criticism and intensifying speculation about Dhoni's future.
  • DC bowlers, including Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav, effectively contained CSK, securing DC's position at the top of the IPL standings.