Delhi had knocked off 65 runs in the powerplay and continued in their merry ways right up until the 13th over, putting on a 138-run opening stand.
Shaw, who has been under the scanner, looked assured, showing why he is highly rated during his 38-ball 72 which was laced with three maximums and nine boundaries. At the other end, Shikhar Dhawan matched him shot for shot completing his half century in quick time too. Dhawan got to his fifty of 35 deliveries while Shaw needed 27.
The stylish opener was the first to depart when Dwayne Bravo made him chase a wide one and he holed out to deep point where Moeen completed the catch in the 14th over.
Delhi’s newly appointed captain Rishabh walked in after that and along with Dhawan did not let CSK fight back and continued to attack.
Dhawan looked set to get a century however was dismissed for 85 off 54 deliveries, hammering four boundaries and two sixes before Shardul Thakur trapped him LBW.
Marcus Stoinis (14) joined Pant (15*) and almost…
