In the heart of Chepauk, a fortress painted in yellow, Delhi Capitals scripted a clinical 25-run win over Chennai Super Kings — a victory that blended early intent, late control, and calm leadership. Asked to bat first on a surface that teased turn, Delhi began on a stuttering note with Jake Fraser-McGurk falling for a duck. But KL Rahul, looking every bit like the experienced anchor, held the innings together with a fine 77 off 51 balls. He mixed caution with calculated aggression, picking his moments wisely, and found support in Abishek Porel’s 20-ball 33 and Tristan Stubbs’ late 24* off 12, pushing Delhi to a competitive 183/6. While Delhi never quite exploded with the bat, they stitched mini-partnerships that hurt CSK. Captain Axar Patel chipped in with a vital 21 off 14 and rotated his bowlers cleverly later, underlining his growing maturity as a leader — now three wins from three this season. Read also: Pant's Epic Translation for Rathi Steals #LSGvMI Spotlight Vijay Fights, But Delhi Prevail Chennai’s chase, in contrast, never got going. The top order crumbled — Rachin, Gaikwad, and Conway gone inside the first six overs. It was left to Vijay Shankar to wage a lone war. His 69* off 54 was an innings full of resolve, but it lacked the support needed at the other end. Shivam Dube tried briefly with 18, while Jadeja fell early. Then came the familiar buzz: MS Dhoni at the crease. And for a moment, Chepauk held its breath as Dhoni’s calm presence (30* off 26) stirred memories. He and Vijay strung a 50-run stand, but the ask had grown too steep. The Delhi bowlers — especially Vipraj Nigam (2/27) and Starc’s control up top — ensured the game never slipped. For CSK, it was a night of “almosts.” For Delhi, it was about smart cricket — not flashy, but composed and precise. And while Axar’s captaincy drew deserved applause, it was a team effort that silenced Chepauk.