Winning the toss, Delhi Capitals made 147/6 in 20 overs. Playing at his home venue, Shikhar Dhawan brought up his 33rd IPL half-century to wage a lone battle for Delhi Capitals. Prithvi Shaw departed after a quickfire 24 off 16 balls. His innings included 5 boundaries. Shaw and Dhawan added 36 runs for the first wicket. Dhawan then added 43 runs for the second wicket with captain Shreyas Iyer (18). Following Iyer’s dismissal, Rishabh Pant joined Dhawan.
Continuing his rich form, Pant played a cameo of 25 off 13. His innings included 2 fours and a six. Thereafter, CSK made a comeback in the match as Dwayne Bravo struck thrice in quick succession. He got the important wicket of a well set Dhawan who was dismissed for 51 from 47 balls. His innings included 7 boundaries. Following the dismissal of Dhawan, the Delhi tailenders could add only 20 runs.
