MS Dhoni, Suresh Raina fuel CSK to huge victory over Delhi Capitals
The home spinners bamboozled the Delhi Capitals batsmen as prevailed in the IPL battle for the top spot with a thumping 80-run win.
Home spinners bamboozled the Delhi Capitals batsmen as Chennai Super Kings prevailed in the IPL battle for top spot with a thumping 80-run win on Wednesday. (Photo | AP)
It was 'Chinna Thala' Suresh Raina who struck a fighting 59 off 37 balls to prepare the road for revival following a slow start. (Photo | PTI)
MS Dhoni (unbeaten 44 off 22) provided the late flourish, ending the innings in style with two sixes off Trent Boult. (Photo | PTI)
The Capitals suffered a surprise batting collapse after being consistent this season. They were bowled for just 99 in 16.2 overs. IN PIC: DC opener Shikhar Dhawan plays a shot against CSK as MD Dhoni watches. (Photo | AP)
South African spinner Imran Tahir (4/12) and Ravindra Jadeja (3/9) tore apart the middle order, sharing seven wickets between them. (Photo | PTI)
Dhoni's quick hands were at it again as he effected two lightening fast stumpings, to dismiss skipper Shreyas Iyer (44) and dangerous Chris Morris (0). (Photo | AP)
Except captain Iyer and Shikhar Dhawan (19) none of the other Delhi batsmen could reach double-digit mark. IN PIC: Shreyas Iyer plays a shot against CSK (Photo | AP)
Earlier, Raina (59) and Faf du Plessis (39) added 83 runs for the second wicket to revive the innings after Delhi Capitals bowlers produced tight spells upfront. (Photo | PTI)
Chennai Super Kings, who now sit atop the table with 18 points, are now sure to end in top-2, ensuring that they will have two shots at making the summit clash. (Photo | PTI)
