Chennai Super Kings displayed their dominant form in the IPL 2023 as they emerged victorious against the Delhi Capitals with a convincing 27-run win at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The hero of the match was Deepak Chahar, who showcased his bowling prowess by claiming 2/28 in his three-over spell. His exceptional performance played a crucial role in limiting the Delhi Capitals to a total of 140/8 in response to Chennai Super Kings’ score of 167/8.
The game against Delhi Capitals witnessed Chahar’s brilliance right from the start as he struck early by dismissing the prized wicket of David Warner for a duck in the very first over. He continued to make an impact by returning in the third over and removing the dangerous Philip Salt, further denting the Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup during the powerplay.
It’s worth mentioning that Chahar recently faced a tough question regarding his favorite wicket between two cricketing stalwarts, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. Chahar, having dismissed Rohit on multiple occasions, surprised everyone by choosing Virat Kohli as his favorite wicket.
Despite his remarkable performance, Chahar admitted that he is not yet fully fit. He made a comeback in the IPL 2023 during Chennai Super Kings’ match against the Lucknow Super Giants after sustaining a hamstring injury in the third game against the Mumbai Indians. However, his determination to contribute to the team’s success led him to take part in the tournament. In the six matches he has played so far, Chahar has taken four wickets at an average of 45.25 and an impressive strike rate of 9.52.
With this victory, the Chennai Super Kings have solidified their position as the second-ranked team on the IPL points table. Having secured seven wins out of 12 games, they currently hold a total of 15 points. Their next challenge awaits them in a clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday, May 14.
