IPL 2025, Match - 17 | CSK vs DC | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. In the last game, the Super Kings went down against the Rajasthan Royals and must win here to find their momentum. Meanwhile Delhi Capitals have done well, and the team enters this game with a victory against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. 

Chennai Super Kings faced a narrow defeat against Rajasthan Royals in their previous match of the Indian Premier League 2025. Batting first, RR posted a competitive total of 182/9. In response, CSK fought hard but fell short, losing the match by just 6 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad led the chase with a solid 63 off 44 balls, while Ravindra Jadeja contributed an unbeaten 32 off 22. On the bowling front, Noor Ahmad and Matheesha Pathirana picked up two wickets each for CSK.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals edged past 7-wicket Sunrisers Hyderabad in a thrilling encounter. Batting first, SRH posted a total of 163 runs before being bowled out. DC made light work of the chase, reaching the target in just 16 overs. Faf du Plessis led the charge with a quick 50 off 27 balls, while Jake Fraser-McGurk added 38 off 32. The standout performer of the match was Mitchell Starc, who took a stunning 5-wicket haul and was named Man of the Match. Kuldeep Yadav also played a crucial role, picking up 3 wickets.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 03:00 PM IST (09:30 AM GMT)

Match Start Time - 03:30 PM IST (10:00 AM GMT)

Match Venue - MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Head to Head

Matches Played - 30

Chennai Super Kings won - 19        Delhi Capitals won - 11

Last 5 meetings

Chennai Super Kings won - 3         Delhi Capitals won - 2

Pitch Report

The surface at this venue favours spinners, offering them significant turn and control. However, pacers who excel at slower deliveries can also find success, especially when varying their pace effectively. As the evening sets in, batting conditions tend to improve, making it easier for batters to score runs.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be hot and humid. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 33°C  with 73% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) - Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(wk), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player - Shivam Dube

Delhi Capitals (DC) - Axar Patel(c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(wk), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player -  Ashutosh Sharma

Must Picks

CSK - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rachin Ravindra

DC -  Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis

CSK vs DC Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : KL Rahul

Batters : Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad

All-rounder : Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel

Bowlers : Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : Rachin Ravindra

Vice-Captain : Faf du Plessis

Prediction

Delhi Capitals have the momentum going into the high-octane clash at Chepauk. They have a destructive batting line-up which can annihilate any bowling unit in the tournament. Chennai Super Kings’ batting lineup is struggling and their best chance would be with their spin trio. Hence, DC are favourites to win this clash.

Sportco predicts Delhi Capitals to beat Chennai Super Kings in the 17th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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