IPL 2021: Dhoni's cameo seals finals berth for CSK with win over DC

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) became the first team to enter the final of IPL 2021 after beating Delhi Capitals by 4 wickets in Qualifier 1 in Dubai. Put in to bat first, DC, courtesy of fifties from opener Prithvi Shaw (60) and skipper Rishabh Pant (51*) posted 172/5 in 20 overs. In response, Robin Uthappa (63) and Ruturaj Gaikwad (70) stitched a mammoth 110-run stand for the 2nd wicket. CSK then lost 3 wickets in 2 overs but cameos from Moeen Ali (16 off 12) and skipper MS Dhoni (18* off 6) helped seal a nail-biting win for the Chennai outfit. Delhi still have a chance to make the final as they will face the winner of the Eliminator between RCB and KKR in Qualifier 2.