Chennai, April 5 -- Delhi Capitals (DC) wicketkeeper-batter KL Rahul continued his brilliant run against five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as he slammed his first half-century in Red and Blue colours during the match at Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.

After a brief 15-run cameo against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), KL registered his first big knock of the tournament, scoring 77 in 51 balls, with his knock consisting of six fours and three sixes. His runs came at a strike rate of 150.98. A key element of his knock was how beautifully he played against the Purple Cap holding spinner Noor Ahmed, striking him for a few fours and sixes.

Now, in 16 matches and 15 innings against CSK, Rahul has scored 630 runs, which have come at an avera...