IPL 2020 CSK vs DC highlights: Delhi stuns CSK by 44 runs, tops point table

Maybe, the team balance will get better once Rayudu comes back in the next game, says MS Dhoni after the match

6:35 PM

Inclusion of Rahane in DC playing 11

Talking about the opening pair and inclusion of Ajinkya Rahane, he said Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan played well in the last season of IPL and the team may remain the same for a couple of matches.

 

"We didn't play our best in the first game (against KXIP) but now we had days off so we could plan things. Rahane is fantastic but we wanna stick to the same team for a couple of matches," Mohammad Kaif said. 

 

6:24 PM

Ishant Sharma injury update

Kaif also updated on pacer Ishant Sharma’s injury who was ruled out of DC’s opening match against KXIP due to back spasms.

 

"Ishant had gone to the ground yesterday, he didn't bowl and is under observation, physio is keeping close eye. We have practice in the evening today and we will take a call (on his inclusion) after that," he said.

 

Commenting on the dew and ground conditions, Kaif said chances of soft tissue injuries are high because players are not used to sand-based grounds

 

"Training sessions are about batting, bowling and fielding but the intensity is not as much as it is during a match, hence the fielding will be difficult," he said.

6:17 PM

Ashwin injury update

Giving an update on R Ashwin, who sustained a shoulder injury in Delhi Capitals first match against Kings XI Punjab, Kaif said the off spinner is going for practice and they are monitoring him, adding that Amit Mishra might be included in the playing 11 just in case Ashwin's recovery takes time.

 

“It's unlikely that he will return for the time being, although there's no update on the severity of his injury,” he further said.

6:07 PM

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5:59 PM

Team CSK leaves for stadium

5:46 PM

CSK vs DC preview

After a lacklustre performance against Rajasthan Royals, three-time IPL champions CSK will lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Dubai International Cricket stadium today.

 

In its last game, CSK has  suffered a 16-run defeat, and barring Faf du Plessis most of the CSK players failed to make any impact. Moreover, Dhoni's decision to come down the order backfired and the charismatic captain received a backlash from not only fans but also many cricketing greats like Sunil Gavaskar, Gautam Gambhir. Dhoni later clarified on his decision to come lower down the order. The captain himself wasn't happy with the bowlers.

 

Also, the decision to replace an unfit Ambati Rayudu with Ruturaj Gaikwad didn't click as the debutant was back in the dugout without troubling the scorers. Moreover, CSK openers failed in both games and that is another cause of concern for the team management.

 

Sam Curran, who has been promoted up the order, played a cameo in both games but the England all-rounder needs to spend some time in the middle. Dhoni had hit three maximums in the final over against the Royals, but that couldn't win the game.

 

It will be interesting to see how the CSK skipper will now approach the game against Delhi.

 

On the other hand, Delhi were on the verge of defeat in their first game against Kings XI Punjab before Marcus Stoinis rescued his side to push the contest to the Super Over decider. Later, it was Kagiso Rabada who showed his talent with the ball and ensured the night belonged to DC.
 

5:43 PM

IPL 2020 today's match: CSK vs DC

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