CSK vs DC Match Preview

We've had some exciting games in the first quarter of the Indian Premier League 2025, and the points table is gradually taking shape. The Chennai Super Kings will face the Delhi Capitals in the 17th game. The Super Kings lost their last game against the Rajasthan Royals and have to win here to regain momentum. The Delhi Capitals have performed well, and they come into this game having defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad. The Chennai Super Kings had a good record against the Delhi Capitals, having won four of the last five meetings between the two teams. Their record in Chennai with the Capitals is even more impressive. 

CSK vs DC Match Details 

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals – 17th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time: 05th April 2025 at 03:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

CSK vs DC Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	188
Avg 2nd inn score	174
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

CSK vs DC Pitch Report

Chepauk is typically known as a spin-friendly surface that becomes slower during the second innings. However, based on previous seasons, the pitch has remained flat throughout, and dew is unlikely to affect how the game plays out.

CSK vs DC Weather Report

The climate in Chennai will be hot, humid, and clear. We will have a full game.  

CSK vs DC Last Five Matches

CSK ( Chennai Super Kings )	L L W L L
DC ( Delhi Capitals )	W W W L W

CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	DC Won	CSK Won	Tie	NR
Overall	30	11	19	0	0
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

CSK vs DC Probable Playing XIs:

Chennai Super Kings Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Axar Patel (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Chennai Super Kings

• Ruturaj Gaikwad – Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in amazing form thus far, having scored two half centuries in three matches and 116 runs.
• Noor Ahmad –  Chennai Super Kings paid a high price to secure the services of Noor Ahmed, and he has been brilliant thus far, with nine wickets.

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• Faf du Plessis – Faf du Plessis came into this season in great form, and he has been sensational in Delhi Capitals' first two games as the standout batter. 
• Mitchell Starc –  Mitchell Starc was struggling in the group stages the previous year but has been outstanding so far this season. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for CSK vs DC Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad(C), Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc(VC), Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for CSK vs DC Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Faf du Plessis(VC), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Rachin Ravindra(C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra

Vice-captain – Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

CSK vs DC Probable Winners:

The Delhi Capitals must overcome their mental barrier against the Chennai Super Kings. The team has a poor record at this venue and will need a strong bowling attack to match the mighty batting lineup. The Super Kings have a fantastic record at this venue. The team's batting lineup is deep. Despite losing their last game, the Chennai Super Kings will start as favorites. Considering the team combination, Chennai Super Kings is expected to win this match.