CSK vs DC Match Analysis

The 17th match of IPL 2025 between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) is set to take place on April 5, 2025, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. The match will be an evening fixture, starting at 7:30 PM IST, promising a thrilling battle under the floodlights.

Chennai Super Kings, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have always been known for their consistency and experienced core. With the likes of Dhoni, Jadeja, and Conway in the ranks, CSK blend youth and experience effectively. 

Delhi Capitals, under the leadership of Axar Patel, bring a dynamic mix of explosive batting and aggressive pace bowling. With experienced campaigners like Faf du Plessis and Mitchell Starc, DC look well-rounded and dangerous in all departments. 

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Team Preview & Squads

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad has taken over the captaincy reins from MS Dhoni and is steadily growing into the role. Known for his calm temperament and technically sound batting, Ruturaj has been CSK’s top-order pillar. His leadership is focused on maintaining CSK’s legacy of composure and consistency.

CSK boasts a formidable batting lineup with the likes of Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, and Rachin Ravindra backing Ruturaj at the top. Middle-order firepower comes from the experienced MS Dhoni and Rahul Tripathi. With all-rounders like Jadeja and Sam Curran, CSK has a deep batting arsenal.

The bowling unit features a solid blend of pace and spin. Matheesha Pathirana, Mukesh Choudhary, and Jamie Overton bring pace options, while Ravindra Jadeja and Shreyas Gopal handle spin duties. Noor Ahmad adds a mystery spin element, making CSK well-equipped to handle diverse conditions.

In their previous outing against Rajasthan Royals (11th Match at Guwahati), CSK fell short by just 6 runs in a closely contested encounter. RR posted 182/9 in their 20 overs. CSK put up a valiant chase, ending at 176/6, with late efforts from Dube and Curran going in vain. The loss highlighted CSK’s need for tighter bowling in the death overs.

Chennai Super Kings 

Chennai Super Kings

Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Khaleel Ahmed, C Andre Siddarth, Ravichandran Ashwin, Vansh Bedi, Devon Conway, Sam Curran, MS Dhoni (Wk), Shivam Dube, Nathan Ellis, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Gurjapneet Singh, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Noor Ahmad, Jamie Overton, Matheesha Pathirana, Shaik Rasheed, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi.

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel, an experienced IPL campaigner, brings balance to DC with his leadership and all-round abilities. He’s calm under pressure and leads by example, especially with the ball in hand. His captaincy style is pragmatic, focusing on making the best use of his bowling resources.

DC’s top order is explosive, with Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, and KL Rahul setting the tone. Tristan Stubbs and Donovan Ferreira add firepower in the middle overs. The team also bats deep with Axar and Sameer Rizvi capable of finishing games.

The bowling unit is led by Mitchell Starc, with Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan adding variety. Mohit Sharma and Mukesh Kumar offer control in the middle overs, while Chameera’s pace adds a cutting edge. The presence of multiple all-rounders gives DC flexibility with the ball.

In their last match against SRH (10th Match at Visakhapatnam), DC delivered a commanding performance. They restricted SRH to 163, with tight spells from Kuldeep and Natarajan. Chasing 164, DC cruised to 166/3 in just 16 overs, winning by 7 wickets. The batting unit looked in complete control, led by Faf and Stubbs.

Delhi Capitals 

Delhi Capitals

Axar Patel (C), Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Kuldeep Yadav, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, T Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, KL Rahul (Wk), Sameer Rizvi, Mohit Sharma, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay.

CSK vs DC Outfield Report

MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai

The Chepauk surface is traditionally slow and favors spinners, especially in the second half of the innings. Expect assistance for slower bowlers, and batters will need to apply themselves. A total around 160–170 can be challenging to chase here.

Chennai will witness a hot and humid evening with temperatures around 32°C at match start. Dew may play a role later in the game, making bowling second slightly tougher. Clear skies are expected with no chances of rain interruptions.

At MA Chidambaram Stadium, first-innings scores generally hover between 150–170. The highest-ever score at this venue is 246, while the lowest is around 79. Batting first tends to be advantageous, though chasing becomes easier if dew settles in.

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Head-to-Head Stats of Last 5 Matches

In the last 5 encounters between CSK and DC, CSK have won 3, while DC have claimed 2 victories. The contests have generally been tight, with Chepauk favoring the home side more often.

CSK vs DC Prediction

According to cricket analysts Chennai Super Kings have a 55% chance of Winning.