On 5th April 2025, the IPL match No. 17 was played at Chepauk Cricket Stadium in Chennai, TN – between CSK and DC.

Delhi Capital won the toss. After looking at the pitch, Axar Patel elected to bat first, letting Chennai Super Kings to bowl.

Delhi Capital put the total of 51 for 1 wkt, Porel scored 32 off 18 bowls. In return, CSK scored 46/3 in 6 overs.

DC’s batsmen were blistering, making 183 for 6 wkts. KL Rahul made 77 off 51, A Porel 33 off 20, and Axar Patel 21 off 14.

CSK Bowlers seemed a bit expensive. K Ahmed captured 2 off 25, R Jadeja 1 off 19, N Ahmed 1 off 36, and Pathirana 1 off 31.

CSK’s beginning didn’t seem good. Notable batters are V Shankar scored 69 off 54 bowls and MS Dhoni 30 off 26 not out.

DC’s bowling was effective and tight. K Ahmed 2 for 25, R Jadeja 1 for 19, N Ahmed 1 for 36, and Pathirana 1 for 36.

DC’s batter K L Rahul played explosive game, 6 4s and 3 6s, contributing critical 77 runs off 51 bowls in the middle overs.

Amid DC’s tight bowling attack, Vijay Shankar played a commanding innings, contributing 69 runs off 54 balls.

DC clinched a victory by 25 runs, not allowing CSK to chase the target of 184. CSK managed to put up 158 in 20 overs.