The IPL 2025 season continues its exciting run with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) taking on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 17 on Saturday, April 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Match Overview
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be hoping to turn around their fortunes after two consecutive losses against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals. Playing in front of their home crowd at Chepauk, CSK will look to make a statement and get their season back on track.
On the other hand, Delhi Capitals (DC) have been in excellent form, winning two matches in a row. Currently sitting second in the points table, the Axar Patel-led side will aim to continue their winning streak and possibly move to the top spot. With a well-balanced squad, DC appears to be one of the strongest contenders this season.
CSK vs DC Match Details
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 17, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 5, 2025, 3:30 PM (IST) |
MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) is traditionally a slower track, which tends to favor spinners as the match progresses. Initially, it can seem batter-friendly, but the conditions will change, and the spinners will come into play. The average score in this venue in the past seasons has been around 170 but could be higher this time. 160-170 is a par score, while 185 might be considered a match-winning score, depending on the conditions.
Teams winning the toss might choose to bowl first, as the pitch can get slower and more difficult for batting in the second innings.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 30 | 30 |
| CSK Wins | 19 | 19 |
| DC Wins | 11 | 11 |
| Tied | 00 | 00 |
| No Result | 00 | 00 |
CSK vs DC Predicted Playing 11
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
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Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Delhi Capitals (DC):
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Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Key Players to Watch
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Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Gaikwad has been in great form this season, leading CSK’s run charts with 116 runs from three innings, averaging 38.66 with a strike rate of 156.75. His consistency with the bat will be crucial for CSK’s chances of a win.
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Noor Ahmad (DC): The 20-year-old spinner has been in sensational form, leading the IPL 2025 wickets tally with nine wickets from three innings at an average of 9.11 and an economy of 6.83. He will be vital in the middle overs for DC to control the game and stifle CSK’s batting attack.
Today’s Match Prediction:
Considering the conditions at Chepauk, where spinners tend to get more assistance as the game progresses, the team bowling first is likely to have the upper hand. With both teams having explosive players in the batting department, the toss will be crucial.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals (DC) to win if they bowl first and restrict CSK to a manageable total. CSK will need to capitalize on home conditions and break their losing streak to challenge DC effectively.
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