Get ready, cricket fans! The IPL 2025 is in full swing, and today’s IPL match brings us a high-stakes face-off between two heavyweights — Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC). This 17th clash of the season will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (Chepauk), and promises to be a cracker of a contest.
📍 Match Details:
- 🆚 Match: CSK vs DC
- 🗓️ Date: April 5, 2025
- 🕞 Time: 3:30 PM IST (Toss at 3:00 PM)
- 🏟️ Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- 📺 Watch Live On: JioCinema, Star Sports
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🟡 CSK vs DC: Team Form and Current Standing – IPL 2025
The Delhi Capitals are off to a dream start in IPL 2025, winning both of their opening matches. Their confidence is sky-high. In contrast, Chennai Super Kings have had a mixed run, managing only one win out of three games so far.
Adding to the drama, MS Dhoni might take over captaincy duties today if Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is reportedly injured, doesn’t make the starting XI. That alone is a reason to tune into today’s IPL match!
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs – CSK vs DC
🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Sam Curran
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Shivam Dube
🔵 Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Axar Patel (C)
- Jack Fraser-McGurk
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- Tristan Stubbs
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
🌟 Top Fantasy Picks for Today’s IPL Match
Looking to build your Dream 11 team for CSK vs DC? Here’s your Fantasy 11 cheat sheet based on stats and player performance in IPL 2025 and IPL 2024:
🧤 Wicketkeeper
KL Rahul – A powerhouse performer with a strike rate of 300 in his first match this season. Reliable with the bat and behind the stumps.
🏏 Batters
- Faf du Plessis – 79 runs in his only game this season (SR 175.56)
- Rachin Ravindra – 106 runs in 3 matches (SR 132.50)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – 116 runs in 3 matches (SR 156.76)
🌀 All-Rounders
- Ravindra Jadeja – Solid bat & ball contributions. 74 runs, and decent bowling economy.
- Axar Patel – Consistent performer with bat and ball.
- Ravichandran Ashwin – Experience matters on a turning Chennai track.
🎯 Bowlers
- Mitchell Starc – 8 wickets in just 2 games. Deadly with the new ball.
- Kuldeep Yadav – 5 wickets at an economy of 5.25
- Noor Ahmad – 9 wickets in 3 matches, a hidden gem!
- Matheesha Pathirana – Slingy pace and wicket-taking ability make him lethal.
🏏 Fantasy 11 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: Rachin Ravindra (CSK)
- Vice-Captain: Faf du Plessis (DC)
Both are in tremendous form and have high fantasy value going into today’s IPL match.
📊 Head-to-Head Record: CSK vs DC
- Total Matches: 29
- CSK Wins: 18
- DC Wins: 11
Historically, CSK holds the edge, especially at home. But with Delhi’s current momentum, expect a close fight.
🏟️ Chepauk Pitch & Weather Report
- Pitch Conditions: Spin-friendly, slow turners, ideal for all-rounders and spinners. Expect a low-to-mid scoring affair, 160–170 is par.
- Weather: Hot and dry. Temperature around 32°C. Dew might make things tricky in the second innings.
🎥 Where to Watch CSK vs DC Live?
Catch all the action live on:
- 📱 JioCinema
- 📺 Star Sports
- 📅 Official Schedule: IPL BCCI
📣 Final Thoughts
Today’s IPL match between CSK vs DC isn’t just about two teams battling for points — it’s about legends returning, rising stars proving themselves, and fans soaking in the electric energy of IPL 2025.
Whether you’re supporting Thala Dhoni or backing the flair of Faf du Plessis and Mitchell Starc, this one promises drama, emotion, and a whole lot of cricket.
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Let the game begin! 🏏🔥
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