CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction Today’s Match
Indian Premier League 2025 | 17th T20 Match
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Date & Time: 5th April 2025 | 03:30 PM IST
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Match Format: T20
CSK VS DC Match Overview
Get ready for an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match of IPL 2025. This preview includes Dream11 team predictions, match analysis, pitch report, probable playing XI, injury updates, venue stats, and top picks for fantasy platforms like Dream11, Playerzpot, Vision11, MyTeam11, My11Circle, Gamez, etc.
CSK VS DC Pitch Report
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Total Matches Played: 142
- Batting First Won: 73
- Batting Second Won: 67
- Ties: 2
- Average 1st Innings Score: 159
- Pitch Behavior:
- Typically offers a balanced surface with assistance for spinners as the match progresses.
- Early assistance for pacers with the new ball; batting gets easier in the second innings if dew sets in.
CSK VS DC Head-to-Head (Last 5 Years)
| Stats |
Total |
| Matches Played |
9 |
| CSK Won |
4 |
| DC Won |
5 |
| Tie/No Result |
0 |
CSK VS DC Probable Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Rachin Ravindra (LHB)
- Rahul Tripathi (RHB)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) (RHB)
- Vijay Shankar (RHB | RM)
- Ravindra Jadeja (LHB | LAO)
- MS Dhoni (WK) (RHB)
- Jamie Overton (RHB | RF)
- Ravichandran Ashwin (RHB | OB)
- Noor Ahmad (LAC)
- Khaleel Ahmed (LMF)
- Matheesha Pathirana (RF)
Impact Sub: Shivam Dube (LHB | RMF)
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (RHB)
- Faf du Plessis (RHB)
- Abishek Porel (LHB)
- KL Rahul (WK) (RHB)
- Tristan Stubbs (RHB)
- Axar Patel (C) (LHB | LAO)
- Vipraj Nigam (LB)
- Mitchell Starc (LF)
- Kuldeep Yadav (LAC)
- Mukesh Kumar (RM)
- Mohit Sharma (RM)
Impact Sub: Ashutosh Sharma (RHB)
CSK VS DC Key Player Stats
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
| Player |
IPL Stats |
H2H Stats |
Venue Stats |
| Rachin Ravindra |
M-13, R-328, Ave-27.33, SR-150.45 |
R-2, Ave-2.00, SR-16.66 |
R-231, Ave-46.2, SR-168.6 |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad |
M-69, R-2496, Ave-41.60, SR-137.67 |
R-238, Ave-29.75, SR-129.34 |
R-759, Ave-54.2, SR-141.9 |
| Ravindra Jadeja |
M-243, R-3033, W-161, SR-24.0 |
R-434, W-21, SR-23.0 |
R-478, W-34, SR-24.0 |
| MS Dhoni |
M-267, R-5289, Ave-39.17, SR-137.69 |
R-709, Ave-33.76, SR-140.95 |
R-1498, Ave-42.8, SR-145.7 |
| Matheesha Pathirana |
M-22, W-38, SR-13.1 |
W-8, SR-9.0 |
W-17, SR-13.1 |
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player |
IPL Stats |
H2H Stats |
Venue Stats |
| Faf du Plessis |
M-147, R-4650, Ave-36.04, SR-136.88 |
R-197, Ave-39.40, SR-156.34 |
R-588, Ave-36.8, SR-121.0 |
| KL Rahul |
M-133, R-4698, Ave-45.17, SR-134.84 |
R-553, Ave-42.53, SR-141.79 |
R-160, Ave-32.0, SR-110.34 |
| Mitchell Starc |
M-43, W-59, SR-14.8 |
W-10, SR-17.3 |
W-5, SR-12.0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
M-86, W-92, SR-19.5 |
W-3, SR-56.0 |
W-2, SR-33.0 |
| Mohit Sharma |
M-114, W-133, SR-17.2 |
W-11, SR-12.0 |
W-19, SR-16.42 |
CSK VS DC Top Picks for Dream11
Based on Head-to-Head Stats
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK): Consistent all-rounder with 434 runs and 21 wickets in H2H.
- MS Dhoni (CSK): Reliable finisher with 709 runs in H2H at a strike rate of 140.95.
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK): Lethal pacer with 8 wickets in 3 H2H matches.
- Faf du Plessis (DC): Strong H2H record with 197 runs at an average of 39.40.
- KL Rahul (DC): Top performer with 553 runs in H2H at an average of 42.53.
- Mohit Sharma (DC): Effective bowler with 11 wickets in 6 H2H games.
Based on Venue Stats
- Rachin Ravindra (CSK): Explosive at Chepauk with 231 runs, average 46.2.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Dominant at home with 759 runs, average 54.2.
- MS Dhoni (CSK): Chepauk legend with 1498 runs, average 42.8.
- Noor Ahmad (CSK): Spin wizard with 8 wickets in 3 venue matches.
- Faf du Plessis (DC): Solid venue record with 588 runs, average 36.8.
- Mitchell Starc (DC): Pace threat with 5 wickets in 3 venue games.
CSK VS DC Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Safe Options
- Rachin Ravindra (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
- Faf du Plessis (DC)
- KL Rahul (DC)
Risky Options
- Noor Ahmad (CSK)
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)
- Mitchell Starc (DC)
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
CSK VS DC Dream11 Team Suggestion
| Role |
Player |
Team |
| Wicketkeeper |
MS Dhoni |
CSK |
| Wicketkeeper |
KL Rahul (VC) |
DC |
| Batsmen |
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) |
CSK |
| Batsmen |
Faf du Plessis |
DC |
| Batsmen |
Rachin Ravindra |
CSK |
| All-Rounders |
Ravindra Jadeja |
CSK |
| All-Rounders |
Axar Patel |
DC |
| Bowlers |
Matheesha Pathirana |
CSK |
| Bowlers |
Mitchell Starc |
DC |
| Bowlers |
Noor Ahmad |
CSK |
| Bowlers |
Mohit Sharma |
DC |
CSK VS DC Match Prediction
- Toss Factor: Team winning the toss might opt to bat first given the historical edge (73 wins batting first).
- Key Battle: CSK’s spinners (Jadeja, Ashwin, Noor) vs DC’s top order (Faf, Rahul).
- Winning Chances:
- CSK: 55% (Home advantage, strong venue stats for key players).
- DC: 45% (Balanced squad, recent H2H edge).
Enjoy the match and good luck with your Dream11 team!
