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The IPL 2025 season is in full swing, and today’s matchup between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai was a highlight. Scheduled for Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST, this 17th match of the tournament is critical for both teams’ playoff aspirations. Prepare for an electrifying clash between CSK and DC at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
This match, part of the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season, took place today, April 5, at 3:30 PM IST. As Match No. 17, both teams are eager to secure vital points in their quest for playoff contention, promising a high-stakes encounter. DC beat CSk by 25 runs to get another 2 points in the tournament.
History, pitch, weather & predictions for CSK vs DC 2025
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium, affectionately known as Chepauk, traditionally favours spinners. Recent T20 statistics from Business Standard indicate an average first innings score of 180-190 runs since 2024. Teams scoring above 190 while batting first have won 3 out of 4 matches, whereas teams chasing totals below 190 have succeeded in 7 out of 8 games, suggesting a potential edge for the side batting second if the first innings score is modest.
With DC unbeaten and CSK grappling with poor performance so far, DC holds a slight edge. However, CSK’s home advantage at Chepauk and Dhoni’s seasoned leadership could level the playing field. The match’s outcome may hinge on how both teams navigate the spinner-friendly pitch and adapt to the humid conditions.
Weather conditions, per AccuWeather, will be hot and humid, with temperatures around 35°C and humidity at 64%. No rain is expected, ensuring an uninterrupted 40-over match.
In their IPL 2024 meeting, DC defeated CSK by 25 runs, driven by Rishabh Pant’s performance, fuelling CSK’s desire for redemption. DC’s current form gives them a slight advantage, but CSK’s home record and Dhoni’s captaincy make this a toss-up. Adaptability to conditions will be decisive. The CSK vs DC clash is poised to be a thrilling spectacle, blending star power with strategic depth. The spinner-friendly pitch, humid weather, and DC’s choice to bat first set the stage for a compelling battle. Follow live updates as these IPL titans vie for supremacy at Chepauk.
Key Points
- The CSK vs DC match in IPL 2025 is scheduled for today, April 5, at 3:30 PM IST in Chennai.
- DC won the toss and elected to bat first, setting the stage for an exciting contest
- CSK’s captain Ruturaj Gaikwad recovered after an injury, Devon Conway walks in the playing 11 and Mukesh Chaudhary replaces Rahul Tripathy
- The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is spinner-friendly, with a hot and humid weather forecast.
Playing 11
CSK: Devon Conway, Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni (WK), Ravindra Jadeja, R Ashwin, Noor Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Shivam Dubey (Impact Substitute)
DC: Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar (Impact Substitute)
Results and top performances in the CSK vs DC 2025
DC 183-6 in 20 overs – KL Rahul 77(51) has played yet another class-inning for DC as an opener in the absence of Faf Du Plessis, another opener Jake Fraser-McGurk failed today to score any run. Abhishek Porel played a 33(20) balls inning. Captain Axar Patel made 21(15), Stubbs 24(12) and Sameer Rizvi made 20(15) balls. Ashutosh Sharma came into the final over to bat and got run out at direct through from Jadeja and the brilliance of wicketkeeper MS Dhoni.
The batting order does not look settled while firepower was not used as required and Ashutosh and Stubbs did not get enough balls to play when Sameer Rizvi played before them.
CSK 158-5 stuck at 20 overs and lost the match by 25 runs. The most awaited MS Dhoni was on strike with Vijay Shankar till the last ball. Every MSD fan is waiting for him to play along and win this match for CSK. Before that, Shivam Dubey 18(15) could not make a remarkable inning for CSK. Batters have not delivered a fiery show! Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad 5(4), Rachin Ravindra 3(6), and Conway 13(14) failed to make a solid start for CSK.
Vijay Shankar (69* off 54) anchored the innings. DC bowlers Mukesh Kumar (1/36) and Vipraj Nigam (2/27) struck key blows, but fans expect Dhoni’s cameo (30* off 26) into this rollercoaster innings! DC won this match by 25 runs with their tight bowling skills of slow-paced bowling and spinners attack.
