IPL 2021, Match 2: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw star in Delhi Capitals' 7-wicket victory over CSK
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Image Source : Iplt20.comPrithvi Shaw smashed a hapless Chennai Super Kings attack into submission with a brilliant 72 off 38 balls as Delhi Capitals romped home by seven wickets in an IPL match on Saturday.
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Shaw, who has been in sublime form of late found a perfect ally in veteran Shikhar Dhawan (85 off 54 balls), as they added 138 for the opening stand while cruising to the target of 189 in 18.4 overs.
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Shaw's innings had nine boundaries and three sixes while Dhawan was equally attractive in his strokeplay with 10 fours and 2 sixes.
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The CSK attack had no answers as they literally took control of the chase within the Powerplay overs with both Sam Curran (0/24 in 2 overs) and Shardul Thakur (2/53 in 3.4 overs) being carted all over the park.
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Earlier, Chennai Super Kings managed a total of 188 for 7, riding on comeback man Suresh Raina's stroke-filled half-century and Sam Curran's late assault.
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For DC, Avesh Khan returned with an impressive 2 for 23, including wickets of Faf du Plessis and MS Dhoni.