DC Vs CSK Preview: Chennai face capital challenge in must-win encounter

DC Vs CSK Preview: Chennai Super Kings defeated DC by 27-runs in their meet-up earlier this season.

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is set to host Match No. 67th of the Indian Premier League 2023, featuring a clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings.

Having emerged victorious in their recent encounter against PBKS, DC have achieved only 5 wins out of the 13 matches played thus far. Looking ahead to their upcoming match against CSK, DC is filled with determination to secure a victory. Despite already being eliminated from the tournament, they possess a golden opportunity to shatter CSK's hopes by defeating them.

CSK's recent match ended in disappointment as they suffered a 7-wicket defeat against KKR. This result brings their overall record to 7 wins out of 13 matches, accumulating a total of 15 points. However, CSK remains undeterred as they prepare to face DC in their upcoming match, a team they have previously defeated this season. Their determination to secure another victory is fueled by the knowledge that it will guarantee their qualification for the playoffs.

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In a previous encounter this season, CSK emerged victorious over DC by a margin of 27 runs. Cameo’s from CSK's middle and lower-middle order batsmen, including an explosive cameo by MS Dhoni, played a crucial role in setting a competitive total of 167/8. DC faced a daunting task of chasing 168 runs, but their innings got off to a shaky start with David Warner's early dismissal. Despite some attacking shots from Phil Salt and Rilee Rossouw, DC struggled to maintain momentum. Matheesha Pathirana's impressive bowling performance, supported by disciplined bowling from the CSK team, restricted DC to 140/8.

DC Vs CSK: Pitch Report

Spin bowlers gain an advantage on the slower surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, while the batsmen benefit from the short boundaries and fast outfield, enabling them to score runs more easily.

DC Vs CSK: Team News

After their victory in the last match, Delhi Capitals are expected to field the same playing XI in their upcoming match against Chennai Super Kings.

Despite their loss in the last match, Chennai Super Kings are likely to retain the same team for their upcoming match against Delhi Capitals. Pathirana will come as an impact player once again.

DC Vs CSK: Head To Head

Matches – 28

Delhi Capitals – 10  

Chennai Super Kings – 18

DC Vs CSK: Players to Watch

Delhi Capitals: Rilee Rossouw

Rilee Rossouw showcased a magnificent innings in the previous match against PBKS, scoring an unbeaten 82 off just 37 balls. With the upcoming match against CSK, Rossouw will undoubtedly be eager to replicate his performance and contribute to his team's victory once again.

Chennai Super Kings: Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube has been in good form with the bat for CSK this year, scoring 363 runs in 12 matches, which includes an unbeaten 48 in the last match against KKR. With the upcoming match against DC, Dube will be determined to maintain his momentum and continue his impressive batting performance.

DC Vs CSK: Probable Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:

David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Philip Salt (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, YashDhull, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI: 

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

DC Vs CSK: Match Facts

In 28 matches between the teams, DC have won 10 and CSK have won 18.

Ravindra Jadeja requires 2 more wickets to reach 150 wickets in IPL.

The last time these two teams played against each other earlier this season, CSK emerged victorious.

DC Vs CSK: Live Broadcasting

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

UK: DAZN, Sky Sports

AUS: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports