The IPL is gradually picking up speed, and this will be the 17th match where Chennai Super Kings will clash with Delhi Capitals. CSK are currently in 7th place on the points table, winning one out of three matches, whereas DC are performing well and currently the team is in 2nd position on the points table. However, both teams are strong and have experienced players who can lead their teams towards the victory.
Let’s take a look at the key player battle that will be worth watching when these two dynamo will face each other.
Top 5 Key Player Battle Between CSK vs DC of IPL Season 2025
1. Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Mohit Shamra
The right-hand batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad has a low performance against the right-arm pace bowler Mohit Sharma, who has a vast amount of IPL experience. Talking about the performance, Ruturaj Gaikwad has played a total of 9 balls of Mohit Sharma, in which he scored a total of 14 runs and was dismissed once. This means Mohit Sharma can disturb him and can take his wicket.
| Stat Category | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 11 | 3 | 14 |
| Balls Faced | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| Outs | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dot Balls | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fours (4s) | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Sixes (6s) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 183.30 | 100.0 | 155.60 |
| Batting Average | 11.0 | – | 14.0 |
2. Rahul Tripathi vs Kuldeep Yadav
The right-hand batsman and top-order batter, Rahul Tripathi has a decent performance against the left-arm spin bowler Kuldeep Yadav, who is a consistent wicket taker bowler. Talking about the performance, Rahul Tripathi has played a total of 19 balls of Tripathi, in which he scored a total of 38 runs with the highest of 29. However, Kuldeep has dismissed him once, which means he can disturb him and can become a challenging bowler.
| 📊 Stat Category | 2017 | 2018 | 2023 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 29 | 5 | 4 | 38 |
| Balls Faced | 10 | 4 | 5 | 19 |
| Outs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Dot Balls | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Fours (4s) | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sixes (6s) | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 290.00 | 125.0 | 80.0 | 200.0 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | – | 5.0 | – | 38.0 |
3. Faf du Plessis vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The right-hand batsman and top order batter Faf du Plessis has a decent performance against the right-arm spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. Talking about the performance, Faf du Plessis has played a total of 68 balls of Ashwin, in which he scored a total of 72 runs and was dismissed once.
| 📊 Stat Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 19 | 8 | 21 | 18 | 6 | 72 |
| Balls Faced | 20 | 8 | 15 | 19 | 6 | 68 |
| Outs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dot Balls | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| Fours (4s) | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Sixes (6s) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 95.00 | 100.0 | 140.0 | 94.7 | 100.0 | 105.9 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 19.0 | – | – | – | – | 72.0 |
4. KL Rahul vs Khaleel Ahmed
The right-hand batsman and wicket-keeper KL Rahul has been defensive against the left-arm pace bowler Khaleel Ahmed, who bowled at a speed of 140 km/h. Talking about the performance, KL Rahul has played a total of 32 balls of Khaleel, in which he scored a total of 39 runs and was dismissed three times. This means Avesh can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| 📊 Stat Category | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2023 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 11 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 39 |
| Balls Faced | 9 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 32 |
| Outs | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dot Balls | 4 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 14 |
| Fours (4s) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Sixes (6s) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 122.2 | 100.0 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 300.0 | 121.9 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 11.0 | – | – | – | – | 39.0 |
5. Axar Patel vs Ravichandran Ashwin
The left-hand batsman and an allrounder, Axar Patel has a low performance against the right-arm spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin. Talking about the performance, he has played a total of 22 balls of Ashwin, in which he scored a total of 9 runs and was dismissed on three occasions. This means Ashwin can disturb him and can easily take his wicket.
| 📊 Stat Category | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2024 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Runs Scored | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 9 |
| Balls Faced | 6 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 22 |
| Outs | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Dot Balls | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| Fours (4s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sixes (6s) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Strike Rate (SR) | 50.0 | 38.5 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 40.9 |
| Batting Average (Avg) | 3.0 | 5.0 | – | 1.0 | 3.0 |
In conclusion, the 16th match between CSK vs DC will promise to be thrilling and a cricket cinema full of action and drama. The player battle between this match will be important to watch, as Ruturaj Gaikwad will play against Mohit Sharma, who is a consistent wicket taker bowler. Additionally, Axar Patel, KL Rahul and Rahul Tripathi will play against the top bowlers who have a vast amount of IPL experience and already left their mark in the first match of IPL.
