Delhi Capitals registered their first win of IPL 2024 after they defeated Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs in Visakhapatnam. Opting to bat first, DC posted a whopping whole of 191/5 in 20 overs with David Warner and Rishabh Pant hitting half-centuries. Later, DC restricted CSK at 171/6, regardless of MS Dhoni‘s fast showcase 37 off 16 balls. It was a visible deal with for all of the Dhoni followers world wide as he smashed 4 boundaries and three sixes nevertheless it all went in useless as CSK ended up on the dropping aspect.

With their first lack of the season, CSK have dropped down on the second spot of the factors desk with two victories in three matches and a web run-rate of +0.976, Kolkata Knight Riders have jumped to the highest spot with two victories in two matches and a web run-rate of +1.047.

Earlier within the day, Gujarat Titans defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets and registered their second win of the season.

On the opposite hand, DC have jumped to the seventh spot with one victory in three matches and a web run-rate of -0.016.

Coming to the match, Rishabh Pant led from the entrance along with his first IPL fifty since his comeback from a horror automotive crash as Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 20 runs on Sunday.

Captain Pant hit 51 off 32 balls after fellow left-hander David Warner smashed 52 and helped Delhi to 191-5 in Visakhapatnam — the adopted homeground for the Capitals as a result of upcoming basic elections.

But the followers within the south Indian metropolis largely represented Chennai as they chanted (M.S. Dhoni) “Dhoni, Dhoni” — the previous skipper obliging with an unbeaten 37 off 16 balls, together with 4 fours and three sixes.

Delhi restricted Chennai to 171-6 for his or her first win of the season and hand their opponents a loss after two opening victories.

Khaleel Ahmed returned bowling figures of 2-21 and Mukesh Kumar took three wickets.

(With AFP Inputs)