The Delhi Capitals got off to a slow start while chasing CSK's total of 213. DC lost 4 wickets in 4 overs midway through their innings and were at 91 runs for the loss of 4 wickets at the halfway stage of the innings.

KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka gave the visitors a good start before things went south. Nissanka scored 41 runs in 24 balls before being dismissed by Anshul Kamboj. KL Rahul too got a start as he scored 18 runs in 10 balls before returning to the pavilion.