4/4 for table toppers DC
The Delhi Capitals, the only unbeaten team in this year’s IPL, extended their winning run by handing RCB a 6-wicket drubbing. On an atypical Chinnaswamy surface, RCB’s dashing start failed to materialize into a big score. They ended up with 163 and even had DC in trouble at 58/4. But a rescue act from KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs saw the visitors chase the target down without any further hiccups. Read more about all that transpired.
Son of the soil wins the crowd over
The M. Chinnaswamy stadium might be RCB’s home but KL Rahul arrived and showed why it’s more his home than theirs. With his side in dire straits, Rahul batted masterfully en route to an unbeaten 93 off 53 that not just resurrected his team but also won over the RCB faithfuls leaving them chanting “Rahul! Rahul! Rahul” by the time it was all over. Rahul was able to assess the ‘home’ conditions that RCB have been struggling with this season. Through his masterful display, he has left some cues for the Rajat Patidar-led side.
DC douse Hazlewood
Josh Hazlewood, powerplay savant and a man who’s been instrumental to RCB’s success so far, curiously was bowled for just one over in the powerplay. He was taken apart by DC’s batters and had a rare off-day with his figures reading 0/40 off 3 overs.
The spin difference
On a wicket that was stopping and holding a little, DC’s wrist-spinners were the difference between the two sides. Between them, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam shared figures of 4/35 to cripple RCB through the middle overs.
Captain cool back at the helm
Yep, you heard that right – MS Dhoni has been handed the reins again. With Ruturaj Gaikwad being ruled out for the rest of the season, CSK have turned to their doyen and will hope that he weaves his magic once more to turnaround what’s so far been a disastrous campaign.
Battered fortress braces for another assault
The Knight Riders are here hoping to be the third entourage to plunder the Chepauk fortress this season. CSK find themselves in an unenviable position having lost four of their five games and desperately need the fort to hold this time around. Read more about everything that’s in store for tonight’s clash.
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