Delhi Daredevils beat Chennai Super Kings by 34 runs
Delhi Daredevils stunned Chennai Super Kings in match number 52 of 2018 Indian Premier League. Daredevils beat CSK by 34 runs to notch their fourth victory of the season. Dhoni's boys, who lost their second match in last three games, stay second in the league below SRH. In pursuit of 163 runs, CSK finished at 128/6. Here is the match-report.
DD come to terms after this victory
Out of the 18 matches between these two teams, CSK still lead by a huge 12-6 margin. Even at the Kotla, the visitors have been better, but with this win, DD have pulled it back to a 2-4 tally. CSK went into the game as favorites, but DD cropped up a surprise victory and clinched their 4th of the term.
Stat attack - DD vs CSK
Rishabh Pant became the third batsman in IPL 2018 to cross the 600-run mark after KL Rahul and Kane Williamson. Ambati Rayudu and Rishabh Pant have now hit the most number of sixes in IPL 2018 (33). DD used their 8th opening pair this IPL, the highest by any team. Nepal's Sandeep has the best economy overall in IPL 2018 (5.75).
Boult excels once again with the ball
Trent Boult picked up a brace and has 17 wickets under his belt in IPL 2018. He is joint-third along with Umesh Yadav in terms of wickets. He finished with a spell of 2/20 and picked up crucial wickets of Dhoni and Bravo.
