IPL 2021 CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: Delhi Capitals beat Super Kings by seven wickets

IPL 2021, CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: Team India's swashbuckling wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant will lead Delhi Capitals for the first time, after regular skipper Shreyas Iyer was ruled out of the tournament due to a shoulder injury.

IPL 2021 CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: Dhoni-Pant lock horns in Saturday blockbuster. (IPL/File Photo)

IPL 2021, CSK vs DC HIGHLIGHTS: Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan emerged as star of the night as Delhi Capitals secured an emphatic seven-wicket win against MS Dhoni's Chennai Super Kings in Mumbai on Saturday. Chasing a stiff 189, the pair added 138 runs in 13.3 overs for the opening wicket, thus laying the perfect platform for others to capitalise on. 

Shaw was the first batsman to be removed, as Dwayne Bravo provided CSK with the first breakthrough in the 14th over. He scored a scintillating 72 off 38 balls, which included nine fours and three sixes. Meanwhile, his partner Dhawan was out on 85 from 54 deliveries after being trapped LBW by an inch perfect yorker by Shardul Thakur.

Earlier in the day after being asked to bat first, CSK got off to a poor star losing openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis cheaply. However, a powerful show by Suresh Raina and later a cameo from Sam Curran steered CSK to a stiff 188/7 in 20 overs.  

Here are the HIGHLIGHTS from Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals  

10 April 2021

23:10 IST

The show is over!

It's all over as Rishabh Pant closes the contest with a cracking boundary as Delhi Capitals secure a comprehensive seven-wicket win against CSK. After some top class performance by Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan, Capitals chase down the 189-run target rather comfortably and close the match with eight balls to spare. DC: 190/3 (18.4 overs)

22:57 IST

Shikhar Dhawan's innings come to an end!

Shradul Thakur with an inch perfect yorker to end Dhawan's stay in the middle. The batsman departs after being trapped LBW on 85 from 54 balls. DC: 172/2 (17 overs) 

22:46 IST

150 up! 

Delhi Capitals edge past the 150-run mark in 15 overs with Shikhar Dhawan and Rishabh Pant playing in the middle. DC: 151/1 (15 overs) 

22:37 IST

Dwayne Bravo strikes but is it too late!

Dwayne Bravo finally breaks the partnership between Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan as the bowler dismisses the former on 72(38), which includes nine fours and three towering sixes. DC: 139/1 (14 overs)

22:30 IST

Dhawan, Shaw enjoy rampage mode!

Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw have taken the game away from CSK as Capitals now require another 53 to win in 42 balls. DC: 136/0 (13 overs) 

22:12 IST

10 overs gone!

The pair of Dhawan and Shaw have added 99 runs for the opening wicket as Delhi now need another 90 to win in the remaining 10 overs. 

21:54 IST

Shaw, Dhawan stitch 50-plus stand!

The pair of Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw add 65 runs after the first powerplay as CSK desperately look for a breakthrough.  

21:42 IST

Shaw, Dhawan lead DC!

The pair of Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan help Delhi reach 24/0 after 3 overs. 

21:32 IST

Chase begins!

Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw start the chase for Delhi Capitals as the pair gather nine runs after the first over. 

21:15 IST

CSK post 188/7

A brilliant cameo by Sam Curran helps CSK post a stiff 188/7 after 20 overs. 

21:08 IST

Sam Curran vs Tom Curran

23 runs come off the 19th over bowled by Tom Curran, as Sam Curran smashes his elder brother for two fours and two sixes. CSK: 178/6 (19 overs) 

21:03 IST

2 overs to go!

CSK: 155/6 after 18 overs. Can they reach 170 here? 

20:46 IST

Unfortunate for Raina!

Suresh Raina is run out on 54(36) as he along with Ravindra Jadeja try to steal a quick single. Meanwhile, CSK ,lose another wicket here as Avesh Khan cleans up skipper MS Dhoni on DUCK. Delhi Capitals are back in the contest as CSK go six down with 141 on the board after 15.4 overs. 

20:38 IST

Ambati Rayudu gone! 

Tom Curran provides DC with a much-needed breakthrough as the seamer dismisses Ambati Rayudu on 23 (16) balls. CSK: 124/4 (14 overs) 

20:25 IST

Unstoppable Suresh Raina!

It seems like Suresh Raina was dying to get back in the IPL zone and such has been his exhibition tonight that it's just amazing to watch him bat. The left-handed batsman is currently playing at 43 from 29 deliveries as CSK reach 98/3 after 12 overs. 

20:10 IST

Moeen Ali departs!

Just when things were looking good for CSK and with Moeen Ali striking the ball from the middle of the blade Ashwin provides Delhi Capitals with another breakthrough. The bowler recovered well after being smashed for two sixes earlier in the over. Meanwhile, CSK are batting on 60/3 after 8.3 overs. 

19:58 IST

End of powerplay!

Delhi Capitals get off to a great start as the bowlers remove the CSK openers well inside the powerplay overs. After six overs, Suresh Raina and Moeen Ali are playing in the middle as CSK reach 33/2. 

19:45 IST

CSK lose both openers!

Chris Woakes picks his first wicket as he dismisses Ruturaj Gaikwad on 5(8). The batsman edges the ball, which is well caught by Shikhar Dhawan standing at slips. CSK: 11/2 (3 overs)

19:39 IST

Avesh Khan strikes! 

Chennai Super Kings lose of their main batsman as Faf du Plessis is trapped LBW on 0 (3). CSK: 7/1 (1.4 overs)

19:35 IST

Here we go!

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis arrive in the middle to kick-off the proceedings. Chris Woakes opens the attack for DC and  a boundary come off it. One over gone, CSK 5 for no loss. 

19:07 IST

PLAYING XIs!

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni(w/c), Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar

Delhi Capitals: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw, Ajinkya Rahane, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Marcus Stoinis, Shimron Hetmyer, Chris Woakes, Ravichandran Ashwin, Tom Curran, Amit Mishra, Avesh Khan

19:01 IST

Toss!

Delhi Capitals win toss, opt to field 

18:45 IST

Thala walks in at Wankhede! 

The wait ends!
Ladies and gentlemen, @msdhoni has arrived at the Wankhede Stadium with his trademark smile.. #VIVOIPL #CSKvDC pic.twitter.com/cNNVPpJouz

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 10, 2021

18:31 IST

Hello and welcome!

Hello and welcome to the LIVE coverage of the Indian Premier League match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. The match will be played at Mumbai's iconic Wankhede Stadium behind closed doors. 

Speaking ahead of the clash, Pant said that he will focus on the learnings he gained from Dhoni to be at par with him during the team's opening match against.  

"My first match as captain will be against Mahi (MS Dhoni) bhai. It will be a good experience for me as I have learned a lot from him," said Pant in a video posted on Delhi Capitas' Twitter handle. 

"I have my own experience as a player as well. I'll apply my own experience and the learnings from MS Dhoni, and try to do something different against CSK," he added.  

Stay tuned for further updates!