This season CSK lost very early matches. The target of 191 runs given by the target Delhi became a big obstacle for them. Delhi Capitals might be desperate for a win after losing two matches in a row and their performance in the last match was exceptional. CSK's opening partnership was bad and those who were in the middle also could not take the team forward. Shivam Dube in the middle order scored just 18 runs off 17 balls when the team needed big runs. The only strike rate was higher by MS Dhani, he scored 37 runs from 16 balls and batted at a strike rate of 231. The condition of the team was already decided by seeing the batting of some cricketers in yesterday's match. But with CSK it is a bit difficult to expect this kind of performance.
DC were desperate for a win after losing two early games and they can't afford to lose third in a row. 191 was a good target and CSK lost openers very early in the run chase, sending a panic signal in the dressing room. Dohni no doubt played his part well but it was too late by the time he arrived at the crease. Pant and Warner scored half centuries but Khaleel Ahmed was man of the match for picking two wickets.