In a crucial mid-season encounter of IPL 2025, the under-performing Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with a revitalised Delhi Capitals (DC) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday afternoon. With both teams looking to consolidate their playoff credentials, all eyes will be on the mouth-watering duel between wrist-spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Noor Ahmad .
The dry, spin-friendly surface in Chennai and the sapping afternoon heat are expected to level the contest. DC’s Kuldeep, in red-hot form with an exceptional economy rate of 5.25, is poised to play a key role. On the other side, Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad has been equally impressive, claiming nine wickets at 6.83, making him a dangerous customer during the middle overs.
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Their contrasting styles make for an intriguing subplot: Kuldeep relies on flight, angles, and changes in arm speed, while Noor bowls flatter and quicker, turning the ball away from right-handers. Both will be pivotal in restricting the opposition's middle-order on a track that offers grip.
CSK vs DC Match Preview
Delhi Capitals come into the match with confidence, having chased down targets on flat pitches in Visakhapatnam. With players like KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk providing firepower, DC’s middle order appears more robust than CSK’s.
CSK, meanwhile, are struggling to find late-innings acceleration. While Shivam Dube remains a reliable finisher, the once-feared MS Dhoni has been a shadow of his former self. Rahul Tripathi’s poor form against pace and the surprising demotion of Ruturaj Gaikwad have added to their woes. The management has now called up teenage Mumbai sensation Ayush Mhatre, hinting at a possible top-order shake-up.
DC will rely on the experience of Faf du Plessis, whose familiarity with Chepauk conditions could guide their younger batters. Ravichandran Ashwin might be given the new ball to test the aggressive Fraser-McGurk, who has shown vulnerability against spin.
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Record
CSK hold a dominant record over DC, especially at Chepauk, having won 7 of 9 home games and 19 out of 30 overall. But this Delhi side, mentored by Kevin Pietersen and led by Axar Patel, seems more balanced and dynamic than ever.
Match Details
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
Weather: Hot and humid conditions; expect spin to dominate.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 30
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 19
Delhi Capitals Wins: 11
CSK vs DC Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abhishek Porel (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.
The match starts at: 3:30pm IST.
The dry, spin-friendly surface in Chennai and the sapping afternoon heat are expected to level the contest. DC’s Kuldeep, in red-hot form with an exceptional economy rate of 5.25, is poised to play a key role. On the other side, Afghanistan’s Noor Ahmad has been equally impressive, claiming nine wickets at 6.83, making him a dangerous customer during the middle overs.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel.
Their contrasting styles make for an intriguing subplot: Kuldeep relies on flight, angles, and changes in arm speed, while Noor bowls flatter and quicker, turning the ball away from right-handers. Both will be pivotal in restricting the opposition's middle-order on a track that offers grip.
CSK vs DC Match Preview
Delhi Capitals come into the match with confidence, having chased down targets on flat pitches in Visakhapatnam. With players like KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk providing firepower, DC’s middle order appears more robust than CSK’s.
CSK, meanwhile, are struggling to find late-innings acceleration. While Shivam Dube remains a reliable finisher, the once-feared MS Dhoni has been a shadow of his former self. Rahul Tripathi’s poor form against pace and the surprising demotion of Ruturaj Gaikwad have added to their woes. The management has now called up teenage Mumbai sensation Ayush Mhatre, hinting at a possible top-order shake-up.
DC will rely on the experience of Faf du Plessis, whose familiarity with Chepauk conditions could guide their younger batters. Ravichandran Ashwin might be given the new ball to test the aggressive Fraser-McGurk, who has shown vulnerability against spin.
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head Record
CSK hold a dominant record over DC, especially at Chepauk, having won 7 of 9 home games and 19 out of 30 overall. But this Delhi side, mentored by Kevin Pietersen and led by Axar Patel, seems more balanced and dynamic than ever.
Match Details
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
Weather: Hot and humid conditions; expect spin to dominate.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played: 30
Chennai Super Kings Wins: 19
Delhi Capitals Wins: 11
CSK vs DC Squads
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shivam Dube, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Sam Curran, Shaik Rashid, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Deepak Hooda, Gurjanpreet Singh, Nathan Ellis, Jamie Overton, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Ramakrishnan Ghosh, Shreyas Gopal, Vansh Bedi, Andre Siddarth.
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Karun Nair, Faf du Plessis, Donovan Ferreira, Abhishek Porel (wk), Tristan Stubbs (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Vipraj Nigam, Ajay Mandal, Manvanth Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav.
The match starts at: 3:30pm IST.
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