CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Dream11 Tips & Playing 11 for IPL 2025 Match 17

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In the 17th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against Delhi Capitals (DC). The Super Kings need to win here to get back on track after losing to the Rajasthan Royals in their most recent encounter. The Delhi Capitals, who had beaten the Sunrisers Hyderabad, have played admirably. The Chennai Super Kings had a strong record against the Delhi Capitals, winning four of their previous encounters. Their performance with the Capitals in Chennai is even more remarkable. The IPL 2025 is underway, and so far, there have been some thrilling games, and the points table is starting to take form.

CSK vs DC Team Analysis

Chennai Super Kings (CSK): So far in the league, CSK is not up to the mark. In the last two games, the top order has not been able to give the team a good start. CSK needs to make some changes in the playing XI to start winning the game again. Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad are extremely important to the team's batting.  Even though those two can win games by themselves, CSK gets exposed if they fail to score. 

Delhi Capitals (DC): Delhi Capitals is on a dream run in IPL 2025. However, DC does not have a good batting line, but both openers can frustrate the CSK bowlers. With Axar Patel as captain, he will be a threat to CSK batters with his bowling skills. In the two games thus far, DC's bowling lineup has excelled.

Also Read: CSK vs DC Match Prediction, Match 17

CSK vs DC Match Details

Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Indian Premier League 2025, Match 17

Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date and Time: 5th April 2025, 3:30 PM

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report

This pitch has a reputation for being bowling-friendly. Spinners will be brought in as the game goes on because of the drier surface and better ball grip. Teams who bat first have scored an average of 160 runs, based on the pitch's total statistics. Therefore, it is advisable to bat first and get a respectable par score in the first inning given this pitch. Pacers with the new ball will have to put pressure on the batters and good spinners in the middle overs to save the total from getting chased.

CSK vs DC Predicted Playing 11s

Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana

Impact Player: Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Shaik Rasheed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Nathan Ellis

Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul(wk), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay.

Also Read: 3 active players who have played for both CSK and DC in IPL history

Suggested playing 11 No. 1 for CSK vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

KL Rahul (vc), D Conway, R. Gaikwad (C), R. Ravindra, J. McGurk, A. Patel, R. Jadeja, M. Starc, K. Ahmed, M.  Pathirana, Noor Ahmad

Suggested playing X1 No. 2 for CSK vs DC Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

KL Rahul, D Conway, A Porel, R. Gaikwad, R. Ravindra (c), J. McGurk, R. Jadeja, M. Starc, K. Yadav, K Ahmed, N Ahmad (vc)