Delhi Capitals registered their third consecutive win in IPL 2025 with a commanding 25-run win over Chennai Tremendous Kings on Saturday. The aspect rose to the highest spot within the factors desk with that victory and Punjab Kings’ loss to Rajasthan Royals within the second match of the day meant DC consoildated their number one spot. PBKS, who had gained their first two video games in IPL 2025, suffered a 50-run loss by the hands of RR. Lucknow Tremendous Giants’ Nicholas Pooran continues to have the Orange Cap with 201 runs to his identify in 4 matches, whereas Noor Ahmad additionally retains the Purple Cap with him 10 wickets in 4 matches.
Following his aspect’s victory over CSK of their IPL match, DC skipper Axar Patel mentioned that although he didn’t count on to win three video games in a row so simply, his workforce has not performed a “excellent match” but.
Axar-led DC continued their sensible run in IPL 2025, making it the primary time since 2009 that they began the season with three wins. KL Rahul’s match-winning 77 and spin-choke from Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav helped them safe a 24-run win over the five-time champions.
Talking after the post-match presentation, Axar mentioned, “I didn’t count on it to be straightforward (on profitable three on the bounce). Everybody contributed, the workforce steadiness seems good. Feels good as a captain to win three out of three. I used to be saving myself (on not bowling a lot right this moment) and I even have an injured finger. Each match, there are some nice catches and a few drops as effectively. As a captain, I don’t assume we’ve performed an ideal match but. IPL is a protracted match, the momentum can swing anytime.”
Coming to the match, DC gained the toss and elected to bat first. After dropping Jake Fraser McGurk early, a 54-run stand between KL Rahul and Abishek Porel (33 in 20 balls, with 4 boundaries and a six) and KL’s 56-run stand with Sameer Rizwi (20 in 15 balls, with a 4 and 6) saved DC at a wholesome run charge. KL scored his first fifty in DC colors, scoring 77 in 51 balls, with six fours and three sixes. Tristan Stubbs (24* in 12 balls, with two fours and a six) performed a fiery cameo in direction of the tip, serving to DC end at 183/6 in 20 overs.
Khaleel Ahmed (2/25) was the highest bowler for CSK.
CSK was not into the match through the chase, dropping their 5 wickets for 74. Vijay Shankar (69* in 54 balls, with 5 fours and a six) and MS Dhoni (30* in 26 balls, with a 4 and 6) tried to battle it out, however the Males in Yellow fell quick by 24 runs, restricted to 158/5.
Vipraj Nigam (2/27) was the standout bowler for DC. Mitchell Starc delivered a cultured spell of 1/27, and Kuldeep Yadav additionally took 1/30 in 4 overs.
KL Rahul secured the Participant of the Match award.
With this win, DC is on the high of the factors desk with three wins in three video games. Alternatively, with only one win and three losses, CSK has slid right down to the eighth spot.
(With IANS Inputs)
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