Dhoni's Magic Not Enough | CSK's Defeat Against DC in an Epic Clash

Delhi Capitals secured their first win of the IPL 2024 season with a 20-run victory over Chennai Super Kings.

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Former CSK captain MS Dhoni's unbeaten 37 runs in the final over added excitement, but it was not enough to secure victory.

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DC's bowlers, particularly Khaleel Ahmed, played a crucial role in defending the target of 192 runs.

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Khaleel Ahmed's early dismissals of CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Rachin Ravindra set the tone for DC's bowling dominance.

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Despite Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell's efforts with a 68-run partnership, CSK struggled to keep up with the required run rate.

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Mukesh Kumar's crucial wickets of Rahane and the failure of Shivam Dube and Sameer Rizvi to provide firepower further hampered CSK's chase.

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Prithvi Shaw and David Warner's 93-run opening stand set the tone for DC's strong total, with Rishabh Pant's captaincy also boosting their final score to 191/5.

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