Delhi Capitals will face off against the Chennai Super Kings in a crucial contest in the 13th game of the Indian Premier League 2024. Having lost their previous game against the Rajasthan Royals, the Delhi Capitals must win this match to earn their first points. Chennai Super Kings, on the other hand, have started the season confidently and are coming off a victory against the Gujarat Titans.
Unfortunately, the Capitals have lost their last two games and their bowling attack appears to be struggling against strong batting lineups. This poses a major challenge for the team as they face off against the defending champions, who have defeated DC in their last four matches, which only adds to their confidence. It remains to be seen whether DC can regroup and put up a strong performance to win this game.
DC vs CSK Match Details:
| Match | Delhi Capitals Vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2024 |
|---|---|
| Venue | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| Date & Time | Sunday, March 31, 7:30 PM (IST) |
Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium Pitch Report:
The Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy Stadium in Visakhapatnam is known for its excellent T20 cricket track. The pitch allows batters to play their strokes freely as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. On the other hand, fast bowlers may not find much assistance on this track, but spinners can take advantage of the surface and turn the ball sharply, making it difficult for the batters. Additionally, spectators can expect a hot and humid evening in Visakhapatnam.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Delhi Capitals won | Chennai Super Kings Won | No Result | First Played | Last Played |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 10 | 19 | Nil | 2 May, 2008 | 20 May, 2023 |
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC): Rishabh Pant (c/wk), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar, Abhishek Porel (Impact Player)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana (Impact Player)
Probable Best Players of the Match:
Probable Best Batter: Rachin Ravindra- During their second game against the Gujarat Titans, the Chennai Super Kings had an easy win. This was largely due to the excellent start provided by Rachin Ravindra. He hit two sixes off Umesh Yadav and another off Azmatullah Omarzai, preventing the Gujarat Titans from gaining any momentum. Despite missing Devon Conway’s services, CSK can rely on his national team colleague to give the franchise a solid start.
Probable Best Bowler: Mustafizur Rahman- During the inaugural game of IPL 2024, CSK and RCB faced off. In just ten deliveries, Mustafizur Rahman took down four crucial players from RCB’s top order, including Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Cameron Green. This completely shifted the momentum of the game. Currently, Mustafizur Rahman is leading the charts for most wickets in IPL 2024.
Today’s Match Prediction: Team batting first to win the match
