Akeal Hosein's Key Wicket of KL Rahul Boosts CSK in IPL 2026 Clash Against DC
Akeal Hosein outfoxes struggling KL Rahul to dismiss him for 12 in DC vs CSK IPL 2026 match [Watch]
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In the IPL 2026 match on May 5, Akeal Hosein of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) dismissed KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals (DC) for just 12 runs, significantly impacting the game. CSK and DC both aim to improve their standings, with both teams having four wins in nine matches.
- 01Akeal Hosein dismissed KL Rahul for 12 runs off 13 balls.
- 02KL Rahul is the leading run-scorer of IPL 2026 with 445 runs.
- 03Delhi Capitals lost both KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka early in their innings.
- 04DC is currently seventh in the points table, while CSK is sixth.
- 05The match is crucial for both teams to improve their standings.
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In the IPL 2026 match on May 5 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, Akeal Hosein (left-arm spinner for Chennai Super Kings) made a significant impact by dismissing KL Rahul (Delhi Capitals opener) for just 12 runs off 13 balls. This wicket was crucial as KL Rahul is the leading run-scorer of the season with 445 runs across 10 innings at a strike rate of 180.89. Delhi Capitals, after opting to bat first, struggled early, losing both KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, who scored 19 runs off 15 balls before being dismissed. As of now, both teams have four wins and five defeats in their nine matches, with DC sitting at seventh place and CSK at sixth due to a marginally better net run rate.
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This match is crucial for both teams as they aim to improve their standings in the IPL points table, affecting their chances for playoff qualification.
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