The IPL 2025 action continues as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) face off against the unbeaten Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 17 at the iconic M.A. Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. The game will kick off at 3:30 PM IST on Saturday, April 5. This is a crucial clash for CSK, who are on a two-match losing streak, while DC are looking to extend their winning momentum.
Let’s dive into the toss prediction, pitch insights, head-to-head stats, and who is likely to win this exciting battle at Chepauk.
Delhi Capitals Won The Toss & Chose to Bat
Match Details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (Match 17) |
| Date | Saturday, April 5, 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar, Star Sports Network |
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Head-to-Head: CSK vs DC
| Matches Played | CSK Won | DC Won |
|---|---|---|
| 30 | 19 | 11 |
- CSK have dominated DC historically.
- DC have won only once at Chepauk in their last 8 attempts.
- CSK won 4 of their last 5 encounters against DC.
Pitch & Weather Report – Chepauk
- Pitch Type: Balanced surface with help for spinners.
- Batting 1st Advantage: Teams batting first have won 50 of 87 IPL games here.
- Average 1st Innings Score: Around 160-170
- Expected Score Today: 170-180 will be competitive.
- Weather: Slight clouds, no rain forecast. Temperature around 32-34°C with 70%+ humidity.
Toss Prediction – Who Will Win the Toss?
Chennai Super Kings are likely to win the toss today.
- Toss Decision: The team winning the toss is expected to bat first, as the pitch slows down in the second innings.
- Chepauk traditionally favors defending totals.
CSK vs DC Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today?
Chennai Super Kings are likely to win Match 17
Reasons:
- CSK have an outstanding record at Chepauk.
- DC’s middle-order may struggle against the spin trio of Ashwin, Jadeja & Noor Ahmad.
- CSK’s batting depth with Dhoni, Jadeja, and Dube provides extra cushion.
- Delhi’s bowlers will be under pressure on a dry and turning pitch.
| Toss Result | Team Decision | Predicted 1st Innings Score | Likely Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK win toss | Bat first | 165-175 | CSK |
| DC win toss | Bat first | 150-160 | CSK |
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Key Players to Watch
Chennai Super Kings
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 2 fifties in 3 games. Key in anchoring the innings.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Dangerous on turning tracks with bat and ball.
- Matheesha Pathirana & Noor Ahmad: Effective death overs & spin threats.
Delhi Capitals
- Faf du Plessis: Solid at the top, 50 off 27 in last game.
- Axar Patel: Captain leading from the front, strong with ball and bat.
- Mitchell Starc: 5-wicket haul in previous game, but conditions won’t suit him much.
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, MS Dhoni (wk), Jadeja, Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
Impact Player: Jamie Overton
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Starc, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
With spin-friendly conditions and home advantage at Chepauk, CSK are the favorites to win this clash. If they get a good total batting first, Delhi might find it hard to chase on a slowing surface.
CSK vs DC Recent Matches
| Year | Match | Venue | Toss Winner | Toss Decision | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | Delhi Capitals | Opt to Bat | Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs |
| 2023 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (55th Match) | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Chennai Super Kings | Opt to Bat | Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs |
| 2023 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings (67th Match) | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Chennai Super Kings | Opt to Bat | Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs |
| 2022 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals (55th Match) | Dr DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai | Chennai Super Kings | Opt to Bat | Chennai Super Kings won by 91 runs |
