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DC vs CSK Match 17 IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals Beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 Runs

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DC vs CSK, The Delhi Capitals (DC) continued their unbeaten run in the TATA IPL 2025 with a memorable 25-run win over the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 17 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This win marks Delhi’s first victory in Chennai since 2010, breaking a 15-year drought in CSK’s fortress and maintaining their perfect start to the season.

The match was a showcase of team synergy, aggressive batting, and disciplined bowling, led by KL Rahul and Vipraj Nigam, who stood out with match-winning performances.

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DC Bat First: KL Rahul Leads from the Front

With regular opener Faf du Plessis unavailable, Delhi made a tactical change by sending KL Rahul to open the innings alongside Jake Fraser-McGurk. The experiment had a shaky start as Fraser-McGurk fell for a duck in the very first over, dismissed by Khaleel Ahmed.

However, Abishek Porel brought the momentum back with a fiery 19-run assault on Mukesh Choudhary in the second over. Porel’s explosive 33 off 20 balls set the tone for DC’s innings before Ravindra Jadeja dismissed him to break the 54-run second-wicket stand.

Rahul found a reliable partner in Axar Patel, and the duo ensured the scoreboard kept ticking. Although Noor Ahmad, the Purple Cap holder, bowled a beauty to dismiss Axar for 21, Rahul stood tall. He reached his maiden IPL fifty for Delhi, anchoring the innings and playing the role of a stabilizer through the middle overs.

With contributions from Tristan Stubbs and Sameer Rizvi, DC looked set for a big finish. But Matheesha Pathiranaturned on the heat in the death overs, giving away just 13 runs in his final two overs and dismissing Rahul for a composed 77 (51). A sharp run-out from Jadeja and Dhoni removed Ashutosh Sharma, and Delhi finished with a competitive 183/6.

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CSK’s Chase Falters Early

Chasing 184 under the Chennai lights was never going to be easy, and DC’s bowlers ensured it stayed that way. Rachin Ravindra, CSK’s in-form batter, was sent back early by Mukesh Kumar. Soon after, Mitchell Starc delivered a fiery bouncer to remove Ruturaj Gaikwad, reducing CSK to 20/2.

The pressure kept mounting as Vipraj Nigam dismissed Devon Conway in the powerplay, further denting CSK’s top order. A brief partnership between Shivam Dube and Vijay Shankar offered some hope, but Nigam returned to get Dube right after being hit for a six — a key moment that tilted the match decisively in Delhi’s favor.

Kuldeep, Vipraj Seal the Deal

Delhi’s spin magician Kuldeep Yadav trapped Jadeja LBW with a deceptive googly, leaving the Chennai crowd silent. MS Dhoni walked in to a roaring reception, needing to pull off a vintage finish with Vijay Shankar.

Despite their calm partnership, the required run rate kept climbing. Shankar tried to hold one end, playing a steady hand to finish unbeaten on 69 off 54 balls, while Dhoni chipped in with 30 off 26*. But CSK fell well short, finishing on 158/5 in their 20 overs.

Player of the Match: KL Rahul

For his composed and classy 77 at the top, KL Rahul was named Player of the Match. His innings not only laid the foundation for DC’s total but also kept the CSK bowlers at bay with elegance and intent.

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Key Takeaways from DC vs CSK

  • Delhi Capitals register their first win over CSK in Chennai since 2010.
  • KL Rahul’s 77 and Vipraj Nigam’s two key wickets were the difference-makers.
  • Matheesha Pathirana impressed with death-over mastery, despite the loss.
  • CSK’s top-order collapse cost them heavily in the chase.
  • Vijay Shankar’s unbeaten 69 went in vain, as Delhi’s bowling attack held firm.

With this commanding victory, Delhi Capitals stay unbeaten in IPL 2025 and climb to the top tier of the points table. Meanwhile, CSK will have to regroup quickly and fix their top-order woes ahead of their next clash.

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