Today IPL 2025 Match 17 CSK vs DC Match Prediction, it will be played on 5th April at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. CSK has not had a good start this season. They have played 3 matches so far and have won 1 match and lost 2 of them. Today’s match is at MA Chidambaram Stadium, it is the home ground of Chennai Super Kings. CSK will be able to take full advantage of it.
Team performance in the last match
Chennai Super Kings had faced defeat in the last 2 matches. They are placed at the eighth position in the points table after two consecutive defeats against home team Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals by 50 runs and 6 runs respectively. CSK are ready to play in front of their home crowd and perform well for them.
DC is looking like a strong team so far this season, winning two matches in a row. They are placed second in the points table, the Axar Patel-led DC team will hope to maintain their winning streak and grab the top spot. Delhi Capitals, who have built a balanced squad this season, look like contenders to become champions this year.
Key Players – DC vs CSK
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): Ruturaj Gaikwad grabbed the opportunity in his first match of the season and smashed an explosive 53 off just 26 balls, sharing a crucial 67-run stand with Rachin Ravindra for the second wicket against Mumbai Indians. Chasing a target of 183 against Rajasthan Royals, the CSK skipper kept his team in the match by smashing 63 off just 44 balls. Gaikwad has been a one-man army for CSK at the top of the order and is the leading run-scorer for CSK since 2021.
Noor Ahmed (CSK): Noor Ahmed is the leading wicket-taker in the competition this season, taking nine wickets in three innings at an average of 9.11 and an economy of 6.83, earning the Purple Cap. The young spinner will be looking to continue his impressive form and put pressure on the opposition batsmen with his skills.
Delhi Capitals
Faf du Plessis (DC): Faf du Plessis has proven to be a valuable asset for DC at the top of the order. He showed off his batting prowess with a 27-ball half-century against Sunrisers Hyderabad and has been the leading run-scorer in the IPL since 2020, scoring 2718 runs in the league at an average of nearly 40 and a scoring rate of 143.8.
Mitchell Starc (DC): Mitchell Starc has taken SRH’s line-up by storm and was named Player of the Match in Visakhapatnam, taking 5 wickets for 35 runs in 4 overs. He also took three wickets against the Super Giants. Mitchell Starc proves to be dangerous with the new ball and also performs brilliantly in the death overs. His ability to take the maximum number of wickets is amazing and Mitchell Starc is considered one of the greatest white-ball bowlers in cricket history! He has a unique ability to improve his game in important matches.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Head-to-Head Record
Matches played: 30
CSK won: 19
DC won: 11
What is the date – time and venue of CSK vs DC Match 17?
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 3:30 PM (IST)
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
Today’s IPL Match Pitch Report
The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is expected to be solid and well-prepared. While it may initially look favourable to batsmen, it can turn out to be a bit of a flop as the game progresses. Interestingly, the pitch with good length areas without grass provides some grip, which helps spinners play. A score of around 160-170 is considered par on this pitch, while a score of 185 can be a match-winning one. Captains will need to factor this into their decisions at the toss.
Today Weather Report: The weather forecast is expected to be hot and humid. There are no chances of rain or delays during the game. The temperature is expected to hover around 33°C with 73% humidity.
CSK vs DC Match Prediction
Even though Delhi Capitals have been in better form this season, Chennai Super Kings will have the upper hand in this match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Playing at home will prove to be a huge advantage for CSK, especially with the pitch being worthy of their strong spin attack.
Although DC have shown good form recently in IPL 2025, CSK’s powerful batting line-up can dominate any bowling side if they get into their rhythm. If CSK’s spinners manage to control and restrict DC’s batting, CSK have a great chance to bounce back and get a valuable win. With their home crowd and better overall record, CSK are likely to come out on top.
Who will win?
Chennai might offer a slow pitch which might get slower as the game progresses under the sun. Hence, chasing will be difficult and the team batting first will have an advantage. Chennai Super Kings will start this match as favorites and they will win the CSK vs DC match.
Here is the balanced Dream11 team for DC vs CSK Today IPL Match 17
