In the 17th match of IPL 2025, Delhi Capitals defeated Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs to register a stunning victory and completed their hat -trick. This victory of Delhi was also special because 15 years later in Chepock DC has defeated CSK.

Rahul and Porel shone in the first batting

Delhi Capitals captain Akshar Patel won the toss and decided to bat first. The beginning was poor when Jake Fraser-Mackgarks were dismissed in the first over. But after that KL Rahul (77 runs) And Abhishek Porel (33 runs) Together, handled the innings and brought the team to a strong position.

• Rahul scored 77 runs in 51 balls with the help of 6 fours and 3 sixes.

• Porel scored 33 runs off 20 balls.

Although the middle order flopped, Delhi managed to reach 183/6. For Chennai Khalil Ahmed took 2 wickets while bowling brilliantly.

CSK's embarrassing batting, Vijay Shankar shines

Chennai started chasing a target of 184 runs.

• Rachin Ravindra (3), Devon Conway (13), Ruturaj Gaikwad (5), and Shivam Dubey (15) were dismissed early.

• Vijay Shankar (69 runs) And MS Dhoni (30 runs) Struggled till the end but could not win.

CSK scored 158 runs at the loss of 5 wickets in 20 overs and lost the match by 25 runs.

Dhoni's record – history created in Chepock

Although Chennai suffered defeat, MS Dhoni 1500 IPL runs in Chepock Completed and created a big personal record. He has become the first batsman to do so on this ground.