CSK vs DC: Head-to-Head Stats, Pitch Report & Playing 11

By Chirag - Apr 05, 2025 12:22 PM
Last updated on Apr 05, 2025 12:23 PM

CSK vs DC: Head-to-Head Stats, Pitch Report & Playing 11

The MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) is set to host a thrilling encounter between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 18th season of the IPL. While CSK, the five-time champions, have had a shaky start with just one win in three matches, DC, under new captain Axar Patel, has been in fine form, winning both their opening games. However, the spin-friendly Chepauk pitch could play a decisive role in stopping Delhi’s winning momentum.

Head-to-Head Record

Total matches: 30
CSK wins: 19
DC wins: 11
At Chepauk: CSK 7, DC 2

Chepauk Pitch Report

The MA Chidambaram Stadium is traditionally known for:

Slow, turning surface
Average first innings score: 160-170
Big advantage for spinners
Batting first preferred (65% win rate)

Key Pitch Characteristics

Spin Dominance: Spinners like Ravindra Jadeja, Kuldeep Yadav, and Noor Ahmed will be crucial.
Batting Approach: Batsmen need patience and smart shot selection. Aggressive hitters may struggle against the turning ball.
Average 1st Innings Score (Last 5 IPL matches): ~160-170
Verdict: The team winning the toss may prefer to bat first, as chasing on this pitch can be tricky.

Predicted Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), R Ashwin, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmed, Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi Capitals (DC)

Axar Patel (c), Jack Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Tripurana Vijay

Key Battles to Watch

CSK's spin trio (Jadeja, Ashwin, Noor) vs DC’s left-handers
Powerplay battle: Starc/Choudhary vs Gaikwad/Ravindra
Middle-overs: Kuldeep vs CSK’s right-handers

Match Prediction

Given CSK’s dominant 7-2 home record against DC and their superior spin attack, they start as favorites. However, DC’s explosive top-order could pose a challenge if they survive the initial spin threat.

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