Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match of ongoing IPL 2025 season at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This much awaited clash is scheduled on 5th April on Saturday starting at 3:30 PM IST. IPL 2025 is in full swing amid dramatic turnarounds this season as DC are close to becoming a leader in IPL standings while CSK are nearing the bottom in the points table.
It will be intimidating for CSK to afford one more defeat as the Yellow Army have already lost their previous two games. Out of 3 matches they played, only the opening game resulted in favour. With 2 points, CSK need a strong comeback to regain momentum. In a recent match, CSK faced a 6-run defeat playing against Rajasthan Royals in a difficult chase of 183. Despite a formidable inning by CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad who rushed to 63 runs off 44 balls, the entire team couldn’t come back in the game. So, CSK will focus on fixing certain things against DC.Â
In the league stage, DC have played 2 games, winning both of them with a bang. With 4 points, DC have a psychological advantage against CSK as their net run rate (+1.320) is also impressive. Thanks to seasoned cricketer Faf du Plessis’s 50-run inning off 27 balls, DC easily chased 164 against SRH having 24 balls left to play. Who could forget Mitchell Starc as one of his best bowling spells was witnessed, taking 5 wickets in 3.4 overs and successfully restricting SRH to 163. Now, DC have time to take this faithful performance forward against CSK.Â
