Chennai Super Kings defeat Delhi Capitals by 27 runs

In IPL Cricket, Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 27 runs at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai last night. Chasing a target of 168 runs set by Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals were able to score 140 runs losing 8 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs.

Rilee Rossouw was the highest scorer for Delhi Capitals with 35 runs. For Chennai Super Kings Matheesha Pathirana took three wickets, Deepak Chahar took two and Ravindra Jadeja one wicket.

Earlier, opting to bat first, Chennai Super Kings scored 167 for 8 wickets in 20 overs. Shivam Dube scored the highest 25 runs for Chennai Super Kings.

For Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Marsh took 3 wickets, Axar Patel two and Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav took one wicket each.

Today, Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Rajasthan Royals at Eden Gardens at 7.30 PM.