CSK vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs to top points table

CSK vs DC, IPL Live Score: Delhi Capitals secured their third straight win in IPL 2025 with a dominant 25-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday — their first victory at Chepauk in 15 years. Batting first, DC rode on a stylish 77 off 51 balls from KL Rahul, who combined elegance with power, smashing six fours and three sixes. Abishek Porel provided early impetus with a brisk 33, while Tristan Stubbs chipped in with an unbeaten 24 as Delhi reached 183/6. Matheesha Pathirana kept CSK in the hunt with a brilliant final over.Chasing 184, CSK faltered early, losing Gaikwad, Ravindra, and Conway inside the powerplay, thanks to disciplined bowling from Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, and Vipraj Nigam. Shankar’s 69 and Dhoni’s unbeaten 30 couldn’t prevent the hosts from finishing at 158/5. Stubbs dropped a crucial catch of Shankar on 27, but it didn’t cost DC.Despite a spirited effort, CSK fell short again, continuing their poor run this season. For DC, it was a statement win, boosting their confidence as serious title contenders.