Delhi Capitals, who are currently on top of the IPL 2020 points table, will be determined to stall Chennai Super Kings’ resurgence as they look to maintain their hold in this tournament. On the other hand, MS Dhoni’s team are looking to peak at the right time as they stake a claim for a place in the top four as the competition nears the business end.
When IPL 2020 began, Chennai Super Kings were expected to be in the top half and Delhi Capitals in the middle of the table scrapping away for victories. Instead, the tables have turned spectacularly. It is Delhi Capitals who are on top of the IPL 2020 points table and they are the closest to sealing a spot in the play-offs. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings started their campaign with three losses and were in seventh spot when the first half of the tournament ended. However, with the competition now nearing the business end, the vintage Chennai Super Kings team is back.
Going down without a fight makes Chennai Super Kings THE team to watch out for and you can never write them off. MS Dhoni’s team held their nerve when they won against Sunrisers Hyderabad and they would be looking to get one over the Delhi Capitals, but it will be a tall task.
Head-to-head encounters
Matches played – 22
Matches won by Delhi Capitals – 7
Matches won by Chennai Super Kings – 15
Last five encounters
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, September 25, 2020, Dubai. Result – Delhi Capitals won by 44 runs
A magnificent 64 by Prithvi Shaw, aided by some superb cameos from Rishabh Pant and Shreyas Iyer helped Delhi Capitals reach a solid 175/3. Faf du Plessis was looking in good touch but some fabulous bowling from Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje in the death overs gave Delhi Capitals a fantastic win.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, May 10, 2019, Vizag. Result – Chennai Super Kings won by six wickets
Delhi Capitals put up a poor show with the bat as only Rishabh Pant showed some intent. Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh and Deepak Chahar got two wickets apiece to restrict Delhi Capitals to 147/9. In response, fifties from Shane Watson and Faf du Plessis got Chennai Super Kings over the line by six wickets.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, May 01, 2019, Chennai. Result – Chennai Super Kings won by 80 runs
Suresh Raina smashed 59 but MS Dhoni was the star with 44 off 22 balls as Chennai Super Kings reached 179/4. Shreyas Iyer top-scored with 44 but Imran Tahir’s 4/12 and Ravindra Jadeja’s 3/9 helped Chennai Super Kings secure a massive win.
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, March 26, 2019, Delhi. Result – Chennai Super Kings won by six wickets.
Shikhar Dhawan smashed 51 but Dwyne Bravo’s three wickets helped Chennai Super Kings restrict Delhi Capitals to 147/6. In response, Shane Watson started well but there was stutter in the middle overs. MS Dhoni held his nerve and guided Chennai Super Kings over the line with two balls to spare.
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, May 18, 2018, Delhi. Result – Delhi Capitals won by 34 runs
Delhi Capitals, then known as the Delhi Daredevils, were boosted by some all-round performances. Defending 163, Ambati Rayudu smashed four fours and four sixes but Delhi Daredevils held their nerve to win the match comfortably, with Trent Boult the star with two wickets.
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