Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets, chasing down 172 in 19.4 over and confirming thei spot in the IPL finals for the 9th time. After the win, CSK captain MS Dhoni said, "Robin Uthappa's inning was crucial. They were using the bigger boundary very well. I have done a lot in the tournament. We are one side that hasn't done promotions a lot. If a Shardul or a Deepak, they can look to get a boundary from the first ball. He is somebody who likes to bat up the order."
"Moeen has done very well for us at 3. So we have left it open. Whoever gets out, one of you will bat at 3. We have just left it to god how we decide that. Ruturaj is somebody who plays authentic shots. He is a good talent. It's the full team. It was tough when we didn't qualify last time. Emotions were high. Credit goes to the support staff and everyone in the team."
Brief Score:
Delhi Capitals - 172/5 in 20 overs (Shaw - 60(34), Pant - 51*(35), Hazlewood - 2/29)
Chennai Super Kings - 173/6 in 19.4 overs. (Gaikwad - 70(50), Uthappa - 63(44), Tom Curran - 3/29)
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