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On Saturday, April 5, the Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by a margin of 25 runs at home. KL Rahul led the charge with a solid 77 off 51 balls after DC won the toss and decided to bat first. The rest of the batting lineup also made significant contributions as DC amassed a respectable total of 183 in their 20 overs. The DC bowlers controlled the action in the second innings, preventing the CSK hitters from settling at any time.
The hosts were under constant strain thanks to the frugal spells from each bowler. Vijay Shankar led CSK in scoring with 69* off 54 balls, but his plodding innings did not provide them the impetus they needed to reach the goal.
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Axar Patel reveals about his injured finger
Although he acknowledged that winning three straight games was difficult, DC captain Axar Patel gave tribute to everyone on the squad for their efforts, pointing out the team's excellent balance. Despite being happy with the wins, the left-arm spinner talked about how his bowling was limited due to an injured finger. The captain emphasized how momentum may change at any time during the IPL and thought the squad has not played a flawless game yet.
"I didn't expect it to be easy (on winning three on the bounce). Everyone contributed, the team balance looks good. Feels good as a captain to win three out of three. I was saving myself (on not bowling much today) and I also have an injured finger. Every match, there are some great catches and some drops as well. As a captain, I don't think we have played a perfect match yet. IPL is a long tournament, the momentum can swing anytime," said Axar at the post-match presentation.
The Delhi Capitals have risen to the top of the points table with six points after defeating LSG, SRH, and CSK in three straight games. On Thursday, April 10, in Bengaluru, they will play the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in an attempt to extend their winning streak.
