Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025 | League Stage
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Chennai Super Kings are out to put an end to Delhi Capitals’ 100% in this year’s IPL so far.
Date & time: Saturday April 5th 2025: USA PT – 3:00am / USA ET – 6:00am / UK – 11:00am
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
Weather: Extremely hot for the players with temperatures of 33c amid bright sunshine.
How to watch: USA – Willow TV / UK – Sky Sports & Sky Go / Australia – Foxtel
Chennai Super Kings Preview: One step forward two steps back
After winning their first group game of the campaign, Chennai Super Kings have since lost their last two matches, beaten by Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals respectively. Whilst the RCB defeat was comprehensive, Rajasthan was a much closer contest, with Chennai ultimately falling short by six runs, finishing on 176/6 chasing 183.
Delhi Capitals Preview: Sunny side up
It’s played two, won two for Delhi Capitals, who looked very strong last time out against Sunrisers Hyderabad. After edging past Lucknow Super Giants by one wicket, Delhi were far more dominant vs SRH, winning by seven wickets with four overs to spare as they chased down 164 fairly comfortably in the end to make it four points from four.
Chennai Super Kings Betting Analysis
Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad batted at number three against Rajasthan and it paid off for him personally, scoring 63 from 44 balls even if his side couldn’t claim victory. Gaikwad is a key batter for Chennai and if they are to beat Delhi, he could well have a big part to play. With that in mind, bettors could profit through backing Gaikwad to strike 20+ runs.
Delhi Capitals Betting Analysis
Delhi Capitals continue to reap the benefits of paying the big money required at auction to sign Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc. The left-arm speedster has already picked up eight wickets, which at the time of writing is the most of any pacer currently competing in the IPL. A player of his quality warrants backing to record over 1.5 match wickets vs CSK.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Expert Prediction
Whilst it represents a risk going against a side with a 100% win ratio across the tournament so far, who boast better form compared to their opponents, Chennai Super Kings are a good enough side not to let a recent slump in results affect them. Being back at home should help CSK and if their batters click as a unit then there’s no reason why they can’t put Delhi Capitals to the sword.
This being a day game means that dew shouldn’t be factor, meaning that batting first may be preferred depending on conditions ahead of the toss. Regardless of whether they are setting or chasing a target, backing Chennai should be seriously considered.
Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Top Tip: Chennai Super Kings to win
