IPL 2021 photos: Shikhar Dhawan, Prithvi Shaw's big-hitting partnership sees Delhi Capitals beat Chennai Super Kings
FirstpostPrithvi Shaw of Delhi Capitals and Shikhar Dhawan led Delhi to an impressive 7-wicket win over Chennai Super Kings in their opening match of the campaign. SportzPics Chennai Super Kings began the game poorly, losing two wickets early on, but some excellent work from Suresh Raina, who was making his IPL return after missing the last season, meant that CSK eventually put up a total of 188/7. SportzPics Chasing down a target of 189, Prithvi Shaw managed to put the poor performances of last season behind him, scoring 72 in a 138-run opening partnership with Shikhar Dhawan. SportzPics Chennai Super Kings’ bowlers endured a torrid evening, but Shardul Thakur managed to bag a couple of wickets for himself, including the crucial one of Shikhar Dhawan.