In the IPL 2024 season, the 13th match saw a face-off between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings. This match took place at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam, where Delhi Capitals secured their first win of the season by defeating Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. This match was crucial for both teams, as it marked the first defeat for Chennai Super Kings in the season and the first victory for Delhi Capitals.
Delhi Capitals Defeat Chennai by 20 Runs In the 13th match of the IPL
Delhi Capitals, led by Rishabh Pant, displayed a splendid performance, defeating Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs. Playing under the leadership of David Warner and Rishabh Pant, Delhi Capitals scored 191 runs, losing five wickets in 20 overs. In response, Chennai Super Kings were set a target of 193 runs for victory. However, they could only manage to score 171 runs for six wickets in 20 overs.
Dhoni’s Innings Not Enough for the Team Chennai Super Kings sent Mahendra Singh Dhoni to bat at number eight
Dhoni played a remarkable innings of 37 runs off 16 balls, including four fours and three sixes. However, his innings could not secure a victory for the team. Ravindra Jadeja also contributed with a score of 21 runs for Chennai. Together, Dhoni and Jadeja shared a partnership of 51 runs, but it was not sufficient for their team to win.
Mukesh Kumar’s Stellar Performance Mukesh Kumar from Delhi Capitals made a significant contribution to the team’s victory with his bowling performance. In the 14th over, he took consecutive wickets of two batsmen, Rahane (45) and Sameer Rizvi, which led to a breakthrough for his team. Later, in the 17th over, Mukesh Kumar dismissed Shivam Dube, claiming his third wicket and putting Chennai Super Kings under pressure.
Overall, Delhi Capitals’ impressive performance with both bat and ball secured them a well-deserved victory against Chennai Super Kings, marking their first win of the season.