Today’s IPL Match Alert! The 17th match of IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday, April 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, starting at 3:30 PM IST. With spin and pace expected to play a huge role at Chepauk, one exciting battle to watch out for will be between CSK opener Rachin Ravindra and DC’s premier fast bowler Mitchell Starc.
Rachin Ravindra vs Mitchell Starc – IPL Head-to-Head Stats
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Runs | 16 |
| Balls | 9 |
| Outs | 0 |
| Dots | 2 |
| 4s | 3 |
| 6s | 0 |
| Strike Rate | 177.8 |
| Average | – |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 233.3 | – |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 66.7 | – |
| Total | 16 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 177.8 | – |
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Despite facing Starc in only 2 innings, Rachin Ravindra has scored 16 runs off just 9 balls with a brilliant strike rate of 177.8. He has hit 3 fours and 0 six off Starc and has never been dismissed by the left-arm speedster in IPL so far.
Expert View: Key Battle in the Powerplay
Rachin opens the batting for CSK and is known for his aggressive approach from ball one. On the other hand, Mitchell Starc is DC’s main weapon in the powerplay, often picking early wickets with pace and swing.
This match-up will be crucial in the first few overs. If Rachin continues his domination, CSK can get a flying start. But if Starc gets it right early, he might finally end Ravindra’s streak and give DC the edge.
The Rachin vs Starc duel is one of the key mini-battles in today’s match. With Chepauk likely to assist a bit of seam early on, Starc will aim to break the rhythm of CSK’s aggressive opener. However, Rachin’s fearless style and form could swing the powerplay in CSK’s favour if he survives.
