Match Day Alert! Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 17 of the IPL 2025 on Saturday, April 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai. The game kicks off at 3:30 PM IST, and DC’s captain Axar Patel will play a crucial role with both bat and ball on this spin-friendly pitch.
As the Capitals aim to break their poor record at Chepauk, let’s look at Axar Patel’s performance against CSK, especially on this ground.
Axar Patel vs CSK – IPL Career Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches | 17 |
| Span | 2014–2024 |
| Runs | 158 |
| Highest Score | 32 |
| Batting Average | 14.36 |
| Wickets | 11 |
| Best Bowling | 2/18 |
| Bowling Average | 39.90 |
| 5-Wicket Hauls | 0 |
| Catches | 6 |
Axar Patel has played 17 matches against CSK and scored 158 runs. His highest score is 32, and he has also taken 11 wickets with a best of 2/18. Although his average with both bat and ball isn’t exceptional, his all-round presence adds balance to DC’s lineup, especially on slow pitches like Chepauk.
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Expert Take: Axar’s Role in Today’s Match
The Chepauk pitch has traditionally supported spinners, and this makes Axar Patel a key asset. With his tight left-arm spin and useful batting in the lower middle-order, he will be expected to slow down CSK’s scoring rate in the middle overs and possibly strike with the ball.
Though he hasn’t had big match-winning performances against CSK yet, his experience and leadership as captain can make a difference today, especially if he bowls in the powerplay or against CSK’s left-handers.
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With today’s big clash at CSK’s fortress, all eyes will be on Axar Patel. Can he lead DC to their first win at Chepauk in years? If he steps up with either bat or ball, Delhi Capitals might just have a chance to turn their fortunes around against the mighty Super Kings.
