CSK vs DC IPL 2021 Match Live Updates: MS Dhoni-Led Chennai Super Kings Begin New Campaign vs Rishabh Pant's Delhi Capitals

CSK vs DC IPL Live Score 2021: Chennai Super Kings face Delhi Capitals in their first match of the IPL 2021 season, at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday.

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 season, at the Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. DC finished IPL 2020 as runners-up, losing to Mumbai Indians (MI) in the final. Meanwhile, CSK had a disappointing season, finishing at seventh position during the league phase and missing out on the playoffs. Ahead of IPL 2021, Delhi faced an early setback with captain Shreyas Iyer pulling out due to a shoulder injury. He suffered the injury during India's recent ODI series vs England, and has undergone a successful surgery. In his absence, Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the team's standby captain. Meanwhile, CSK also faced an early setback with Australian bowler Josh Hazlewood also pulling out due to personal reasons. They signed Jason Behrendorff as a replacement for the Aussie cricketer. DC will be aiming to begin their campaign on a winning note, in their chase of an elusive IPL title. Meanwhile, CSK will be hoping to bounce back to winning ways, and challenge for the playoffs this season. (LIVE SCORECARD)