Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to lock horns with a high-flying Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match [X] of the Indian Premier League 2025 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on Saturday, March 29. With back-to-back defeats haunting the home side, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s CSK will look to bounce back in front of the Chepauk crowd.
Meanwhile, Axar Patel-led Delhi Capitals are flying high, sitting at No. 2 on the points table, and have found the perfect rhythm with both bat and ball.
Match Details
| Fixture | CSK vs DC – IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Date | Saturday, March 29 |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema, Star Sports |
CSK vs DC: Predicted Playing 11s
🟡 Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted XI
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Shivam Dube
- Deepak Hooda / Vijay Shankar
- Sam Curran
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (wk)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
🔄 Impact Sub: Jamie Overton
🔵 Delhi Capitals (DC) Predicted XI
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
🔄 Impact Sub: Ashutosh Sharma
Match Preview
🔹 CSK Struggles & Comeback Hopes
- CSK’s back-to-back defeats have raised questions over team balance.
- Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad needs a defining knock to anchor the top order.
- With MS Dhoni nearing the twilight of his IPL journey, fans are eager for vintage finishes.
- Jadeja, Pathirana, and Curran will be crucial with the ball on the slow Chennai track.
🔹 DC Dream Run
- Delhi Capitals chased 209 with ease and defended a modest 166 recently—showcasing all-round brilliance.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk and Stubbs have been sensational with the bat.
- Kuldeep Yadav and Starc have led the bowling attack with flair and discipline.
Key Players to Watch
| Team | Player | Reason to Watch |
|---|---|---|
| CSK | Shivam Dube | In-form with powerful hitting |
| CSK | Pathirana | Key weapon with death-over yorkers |
| DC | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Aggressive at the top |
| DC | Kuldeep Yadav | Match-turner on spinning tracks |
Expert Opinion
“If CSK doesn’t tweak its middle order, they risk losing home advantage. DC, on the other hand, look like serious title contenders already,” – IPL analyst [Insert Name].
Full Squads – CSK & DC
Chennai Super Kings Squad (CSK)
Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Deepak Hooda, Sam Curran, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Vijay Shankar, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Shreyas Gopal, Devon Conway, Mukesh Choudhary, Anshul Kamboj, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi.
Delhi Capitals Squad (DC)
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
Prediction: Who Will Win?
DC start as slight favorites given their recent momentum, but Chepauk’s spin-friendly pitch and CSK’s home record might level the playing field.
🧮 Prediction: CSK to edge out DC in a thriller if Jadeja and Dube fire.
