MS Dhoni unhappy: Despite taking the next step towards the IPL Playoffs by defeating Delhi Capitals (CSK vs DC) by 27 runs, Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni (MS Dhoni) said that his team in batting has to perform better.
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In response to Chennai’s 167 for eight wickets, the Delhi team could only manage 140 runs for eight wickets
Dhoni said after the match, “The ball was taking a lot of turns in the second half. Our spinners took full advantage of the seam. I wanted the bowlers to not just look for wickets but bowl their best. As a batting unit, we could have done better.
Dhoni – There were some shots that should not have been played on this pitch
He said, “There were some shots that should not have been played on this pitch. The good thing is that Moeen and Jadeja got a chance to bat. Everyone has got some batting practice before the last leg.
Dhoni, who scored 20 off nine balls, said, “My job is to hit some fours and sixes. Happy to contribute to whatever ball I am playing.
Batting first, Chennai scored 167 runs for eight wickets
Batting first, Chennai scored 167 runs for eight wickets in which Dhoni contributed 20 runs in nine balls. In response, the Delhi team could only manage 140 runs for eight wickets and did not even hit ten fours in its entire innings. His batsmen hit seven fours and four sixes.
Delhi’s three main batsmen David Warner (0), Phil Salt (17), and Mitchell Marsh (five) were in the pavilion in the fourth over.
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Chennai has 15 points with this win
With this win, Chennai has 15 points and by winning even one of the remaining two matches, it will reach the last four. At the same time, Delhi has only eight points in 11 matches and its playoff hopes are almost over.
For Chennai, Ravindra Jadeja took one wicket for just 19 runs in four overs while Moeen Ali gave only 16 runs in four overs. Matisha Pathirana took three wickets for 37 runs in four overs. Manish Pandey and Riley Rossouw added 59 runs for Delhi in the middle overs but also played 59 balls for that.
