IPL points table after Match 48: CSK climb to sixth after dominant win; DC slip further in playoff race | CricketNews

Chasing 156 on a tough floor, CSK accomplished the goal in simply 17.3 overs thanks to an excellent unbeaten 87 from Sanju Samson. The wicketkeeper-batter anchored the chase with seven fours and 6 sixes, whereas Kartik Sharma offered robust help with an unbeaten 41 off 31 balls. After early wickets of captain Ruturaj Gaikwad and Urvil Patel, the pair steadied the innings and ensured there have been no late hiccups.The victory lifted CSK to sixth place on the points table with 10 points from 10 matches and a internet run price of +0.151, holding them firmly in the playoff race.Delhi Capitals, in the meantime, continued their poor run at house and slipped to seventh place with eight points from 10 matches and a worrying NRR of -0.949. Another defeat has now left DC beneath severe stress heading into the ultimate stretch of the league section.Earlier, CSK bowlers produced a disciplined effort on a gradual Delhi pitch to prohibit DC to 155/7. Noor Ahmad picked up two wickets, whereas Akeal Hosein, Mukesh Choudhary, Jamie Overton and Gurjapneet Singh chipped in with one wicket every.DC have been struggling at 69/5 earlier than Tristan Stubbs (38) and Sameer Rizvi (40 not out) added 65 runs for the sixth wicket to rescue the innings. However, the overall proved under par towards a assured CSK batting lineup.At the highest of the table, Punjab Kings stay first with 13 points, whereas Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Gujarat Titans are all tied on 12 points, intensifying the playoff race.