The top-of-the-table game between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC). The IPL 2021 delivered on its promise and was a true barn-burner.
After being put to bat first, MS Dhoni (18 off 27) and co. put up a respectable 136-5. Albeit the skipper’s decision to bat ahead of Ravindra Jadeja in the batting order aroused questions. As it may have cost the team a higher finish.
The second inning was more action-packed. The DC batsmen struggled to score rapidly. With the exception of Shikhar Dhawan (39 off 35). Therefore, Ravindra Jadeja (2/28), and Shardul Thakur (2/13) applied pressure in the middle overs.
DJ Bravo
DJ Bravo bowled some unexplainable wides, provided an easy-catching opportunity. That was dropped by substitute fielder Krishnappa Gowtham and almost rescued six runs in the last over. With 28 required off the last 18 balls. However, Shimron Hetymer’s patient is 18-ball 28. Aided by cameos from the lower order, proved to be enough to secure a three-wicket victory.
The most straightforward approach is to beat Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) on October 18. If DC is unable to do so. However, They will have to pray that either the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) or the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lose to the Punjab Kings (PBKS).
Otherwise, all three teams will be deadlocked on 20 points, and also the game will come down to net run rate. Thus, DC is leading RCB but behind CSK with a score of +0.526.
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