CSK vs DC: The 17th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. Taking on each other, the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
With both Chennai and Capitals bridging different forms and momentum into this match, fans can expect an intense and thrilling contest. Chennai, playing at their home, will try to bounce back with familiar conditions, whereas on the other hand Delhi, riding high on back-to-back wins, will aim to continue their dominance. Let’s have a look at today’s cricket CSK vs DC, Match 17 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Chennai and Delhi.
CSK vs DC: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, 17th match |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium |
| City | Chennai |
| Match Start Time | 3:30 PM IST – Saturday, 5 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is set to host the CSK vs DC for Match 17 of the IPL 2025. The pitch at the ground is a spinner-friendly pitch, which will allow spinners to take on some early wickets. Also playing on this surface, it would be hard for batters to put a good, reasonable score on the scoreboard. The pitch is low scoring, and along with this, the pitch offers turns which will assist spinners to bring on the attack. Playing in these pitch conditions, the batting first team will get an advantage on the ground. The pitch is often slow and offers turns, which makes it a bowler-friendly pitch.
CSK vs DC Weather Report:
The weather at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, is expected to remain partly cloudy during the start of the match, but as the match progresses further, it will turn sunny, ensuring an uninterrupted game. There are very few chances of rain during match hours, as the rain probability is 0-5%. Along with it, there are 70-72% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 31°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Partly cloudy |
| Rain Probability | 0-5% |
| Humidity | 70-72% |
| Temperature | Around 31°C |
Chepauk Cricket Stadium,Ground stats: CSK vs DC
| Total Matches Played | 142 |
| Batting First Won | 73 |
| Batting Second Won | 67 |
| Tied Matches | 02 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Score | Chennai Super Kings 246/5 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bangalore 70/10 |
CSK vs DC Predicted Playing XI
CSK Probable Playing XI:
Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed
DC Probable Playing XI:
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar
