Chennai Super Kings (CSK) chased down a target of 156 with ease on a tricky surface, completing the task in just 17.3 overs. The victory was powered by a brilliant unbeaten 87 from Sanju Samson, who anchored the chase with seven fours and six sixes. Kartik Sharma provided strong support with an unbeaten 41 off 31 balls, ensuring no late hiccups after early wickets of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel.
The win lifted CSK to sixth place on the points table with 10 points from 10 matches and a net run rate of +0.151, keeping them firmly in the playoff race. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, continued their poor run at home and slipped to seventh place with eight points from 10 matches and a worrying NRR of -0.949. Another defeat has left DC under serious pressure heading into the final stretch of the league phase.
CSK bowlers set up the win
Earlier, CSK bowlers produced a disciplined effort on a slow Delhi pitch to restrict DC to 155/7. Noor Ahmad picked up two wickets, while Akeal Hosein, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton and Gurjapneet Singh chipped in with one wicket each. DC were struggling at 69/5 before Tristan Stubbs (38) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out) added 65 runs for the sixth wicket to rescue the innings. However, the total proved below par against a confident CSK batting lineup.
Points table standings
At the top of the table, Punjab Kings remain first with 13 points, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are all tied on 12 points, intensifying the playoff race.
- Punjab Kings: 9 matches, 6 wins, 2 losses, 1 no result, 13 points, NRR +0.855
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 9 matches, 6 wins, 3 losses, 0 no result, 12 points, NRR +1.420
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, 0 no result, 12 points, NRR +0.644
- Rajasthan Royals: 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, 0 no result, 12 points, NRR +0.510
- Gujarat Titans: 10 matches, 6 wins, 4 losses, 0 no result, 12 points, NRR -0.147
- Chennai Super Kings: 10 matches, 5 wins, 5 losses, 0 no result, 10 points, NRR +0.151
- Delhi Capitals: 10 matches, 4 wins, 6 losses, 0 no result, 8 points, NRR -0.949
- Kolkata Knight Riders: 9 matches, 3 wins, 5 losses, 1 no result, 7 points, NRR -0.539
- Mumbai Indians: 10 matches, 3 wins, 7 losses, 0 no result, 6 points, NRR -0.649
- Lucknow Super Giants: 9 matches, 2 wins, 7 losses, 0 no result, 4 points, NRR -1.076
