CSK Vs DC Preview: Capitals' reassurance faces Chennai acid test

CSK Vs DC Preview: Chennai Super Kings are at 2nd spot in the IPL 2023 points table, while the visitors DC languish at the bottom.

The 55th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 will see Chennai Super Kings facing off against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.

CSK have 5 wins from 11 matches, with 11 points, after winning their last match against MI by 6 wickets. They aim to continue their momentum and stay in contention for a top 4 spot in their upcoming match against DC.

DC have secured 8 points from 10 matches, having won 4 matches so far. After their convincing 7-wicket victory over RCB, the team is confident and aims to continue their winning momentum in their upcoming match against an CSK, keeping their hopes of making it to the top 4 alive.

CSK Vs DC: Pitch Report

Chepauk pitch is renowned for its slow pace and low bounce, which can pose a significant challenge for batsmen to score runs. Success on this surface requires batsmen to have strong technical skills. On the other hand, spin bowlers might find the conditions favorable as the pitch usually offers assistance to spin, giving them an edge over their opponents.

CSK Vs DC: Team News

After winning their previous game against MI, CSK are likely to play with the same playing XI in their upcoming match against DC.

DC are likely to retain the same playing XI for their upcoming match against CSK, following their recent triumph over RCB.

CSK Vs DC: Head to Head

Matches – 27

Chennai Super Kings – 17

Delhi Capitals – 10

CSK Vs DC: Players to Watch

Chennai Super Kings: Devon Conway

Devon Conway has been displaying remarkable form this season, having scored 458 runs in 10 matches and offering his team with solid starts in almost every game along with his opening partner Ruturaj Gaikwad. Looking forward to the forthcoming match against DC, Conway is motivated to maintain his impressive run-scoring form and guarantee that his team begins the game on a strong note.

Delhi Capitals: Phil Salt

In the previous match against RCB, Phil Salt exhibited an outstanding performance, scoring 87 runs in just 45 balls, leading DC to chase the target with ease. Salt will aim to maintain this momentum as his team faces CSK in the upcoming match.

CSK Vs DC: Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: 

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c/wk), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

CSK Vs DC: Match Facts

Ravindra Jadeja requires 3 more wickets to reach 150 wickets in IPL.

The Chennai Super Kings have won 17 out of 27 matches played, while the Mumbai Indians have emerged victorious in 10 matches.

In the last 6 matches between CSK and DC, CSK has emerged victorious in two matches, while DC has won 4 matches.

CSK Vs DC: Live Broadcasting

IND: Star Sports Network (TV) | JioCinema (Live Streaming)

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports