Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be back in their den in Chepauk when they host a rampant Delhi Capitals on Saturday in an afternoon game. CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, have been in indifferent form, losing two of their first three games. They will look to revive their form in this home game against the Capitals, who have won both their games so far.
As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions.
Match Details
- Date: April 5, 2025
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Venue: M.A Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: CSK vs DC
- Matches Played: 30
- Chennai Super Kings won: 19
- Delhi Capitals won: 11
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 164.16 (87 matches)
- CSK have had the upper hand here at Chepauk as they won 6 of the 8 games played against DC here
- Chasing team win percentage: 42.53%
- Predicted Winner: Chennai Super Kings (60% probability)
Pitch and Weather Report
M.A. Chidambaram Stadium characteristics:
- Pitch Characteristics:
- Historically, the pitch has been favorable to spinners
- Help for pacers who have good slower balls, and the pitch could be better for batting in the evening
- Potential for a score between 160-180
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 32°C
- Humidity: 69%
- Afternoon match with hot and humid conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Team Compositions and Playing XI Probables: CSK vs DC (IPL 2025)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable XI
- Devon Conway
- Rachin Ravindra
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shivam Dube
- Vijay Shankar
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Khaleel Ahmed
Team news: Devon Conway could be back in the playing XI, and might replace Craig Overton. At least the fans want him to be back in the side.
Team Strategy: Experienced batting, spin-heavy bowling
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Team Strategy: Solid batters, Great mix of spin and fast bowlers
Dream11 Fantasy Insights
Top Captain Choices
- Faf du Plessis (DC)
- Fantastic record at Chepauk (588 runs in 18 innings at an average of 36.75)
- Has made 197 runs in 5 innings versus CSK
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)
- 759 runs at a SR of 141.87 in this venue from 17 innings
- Most runs for CSK this season (116 runs in 3 innings)
- Potential Points: 80-100
- Noor Ahmad (CSK)
- Highest wicket taker in IPL 2025 (9 wickets in 3 games)
- Pitch is expected to assist spinners to a large extent
- Potential Points: 100-120
Key match-ups that should impact the fantasy picks
- Noor Ahmad vs DC middle order (KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs)
- Mitchell Starc vs Ruturaj Gaikwad
- DC spinners vs Shivam Dube
Dream11 Team Building Strategy
- 4-5 Batters
- 2 Wicket-Keepers
- 1-2 All-Rounders
- 3-4 Bowlers
Fantasy Tips for CSK vs DC (IPL 2025)
- Take a heavy spin lineup as the pitch is expected to aid spinners.
- Stacking the top-order from both teams is advisable.
- Prioritize opening batters or spinners as your captain choices.
- It is going to be a day-game, so prioritise batters from the first batting side for your captaincy choices.
- Keep an eye out for last-minute team changes.
Our Winning Dream11 Team
Team Composition: CSK 7 – DC 4, Credits left: 7.5
- Wicket-Keepers: KL Rahul, Devon Conway
- Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Faf du Plessis (VC), Shivam Dube
- All-rounder: Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja
- Bowlers: Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Kuldeep Yadav
Match Outcome Predictions
- Predicted Score: 160+ runs
- Toss Factor: Batting second might be advantageous, it might play better in the second half
- Winning Probability:
- Chennai Super Kings: 60%
- Delhi Capitals: 40%
Disclaimer: Fantasy predictions are speculative. Actual performance may vary.
Good Luck, Fantasy Cricketers!
