CSK vs DC Match Prediction – IPL 2025

Match Preview

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 brings an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 5, 2025, at the iconic M. A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Both teams have strengthened their squads through the IPL 2025 auction, making this a thrilling contest.

Match Details

Match	Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals
Venue	M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Date & Time	Saturday, April 5, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Streaming	JioHotstar & Star Sports Network

Pitch Report

The M. A. Chidambaram Stadium is known for its spin-friendly conditions. Spinners will have an advantage as the pitch slows down, making batting tricky as the game progresses. A score of 160+ can be competitive here.

Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches	CSK Won	DC Won
28	18	10

Weather Report

Chennai will have clear skies with temperatures around 30°C and humidity at 70%. No rain is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted match.

Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Ruturaj Gaikwad
• Devon Conway
• Shivam Dube
• MS Dhoni (c & wk)
• Ravindra Jadeja
• Sam Curran
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Noor Ahmad
• Khaleel Ahmed
• Matheesha Pathirana
• Mukesh Choudhary

Delhi Capitals (DC)

• KL Rahul (c)
• Prithvi Shaw
• Harry Brook
• Rishabh Pant (wk)
• Axar Patel
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
• T. Natarajan
• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Ashutosh Sharma
• Mohit Sharma

Key Players to Watch

Chennai Super Kings

• Devon Conway – Consistent top-order performer.
• Ravichandran Ashwin – Experienced spinner suited for Chepauk.
• Noor Ahmad – Young spinner to watch on a turning track.

Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – Dependable opener and leader.
• Mitchell Starc – Dangerous left-arm pacer.
• Harry Brook – Explosive middle-order batsman.

Match Prediction

Scenario 1: CSK Bat First

1st Innings Score: 160-170

Match Winner Prediction: CSK likely to win

Scenario 2: DC Bat First

1st Innings Score: 150-160

Match Winner Prediction: CSK’s spinners may tilt the game in their favor