The 17th match of IPL 2025 will see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium(Chepauk Stadium), Chennai. While CSK has managed just one win in three matches, DC has started strong with two consecutive victories.
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 30
- CSK Wins: 19
- DC Wins: 11
- Last Meeting (IPL 2024): DC won by 20 runs
Chennai will aim to bounce back, while Delhi will look to extend their winning streak.
Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Shivam Dube, Rahul Tripathi, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (WK), Sam Curran, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Khalil Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana
Delhi Capitals (DC)
KL Rahul (WK), Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma, Viparaj Nigam
Match Details
- Date: 5th April 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Pitch Report
The Chepauk pitch is known to assist spinners, making it tricky for batters. Teams winning the toss may prefer bowling first to exploit the conditions. A score of 175+ could be competitive.
My11Circle Fantasy Team Suggestions
Team 1 (Spin-Heavy Attack)
- Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Khalil Ahmed
- Captain: Rachin Ravindra
- Vice-Captain: Mitchell Starc
Team 2 (Balanced Approach)
- Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
- Batters: Faf du Plessis, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
- Bowlers: Ravichandran Ashwin, Kuldeep Yadav, Khalil Ahmed, Noor Ahmed, Mitchell Starc
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Vice-Captain: Noor Ahmed
Key Players to Watch
- CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Matheesha Pathirana
- DC: KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav
Final Prediction
Given DC’s current form and CSK’s struggles, Delhi Capitals might have a slight edge, but Chennai’s spin-heavy attack at home could turn the game. Expect a close contest with spinners dominating.
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