IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings beats Delhi Capitals to secure Playoffs berth, to play Qualifier 1 vs Gujarat Titans

IPL 2023: Chennai Super Kings defeated Delhi Capitals by 77 runs to become the second team to qualify for the Playoffs on Saturday.

Published : May 20, 2023 19:15 IST , CHENNAI - 1 MIN READ

CSK captain MS Dhoni led the team to its 12th IPL Playoffs in 14 seasons with a win over Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Saturday.
CSK captain MS Dhoni led the team to its 12th IPL Playoffs in 14 seasons with a win over Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI
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CSK captain MS Dhoni led the team to its 12th IPL Playoffs in 14 seasons with a win over Delhi Capitals in Delhi on Saturday. | Photo Credit: PTI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) secured an IPL 2023 Playoffs spot after it beat Delhi Capitals (DC) by 77 runs at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Saturday.

MS Dhoni’s men became the second team to secure a place in the knockouts behind defending champion Gujarat Titans. With the win, CSK also extended its record of being the team with the most appearances in the playoffs — 12 times in 14 seasons. 

With 17 points in the bag and a commanding Net Run Rate (NRR), CSK ensured the second spot in the points table.

The top two teams (GT and CSK) will play in the Qualifier 1 on Tuesday in Chennai while the third and fourth-placed teams will compete in the Eliminator on Wednesday.

The Qualifier 2 clash (May 26) and the Final (May 28) will be held in Ahmedabad.

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