CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction, 17th Match IPL 2025: Today Team Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report and More

CSK vs DC Match Preview

The Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 17th match of IPL 2025 at the M. A. Chidambaram Stadium on April 5th at 3:30 PM IST. Both teams have shown contrasting form this season, with CSK recording 2 wins and 3 losses (LLWLW) while DC has won 4 of their last 5 matches (WWWLW). The head-to-head record slightly favors CSK, who have won 1 of the last 2 encounters between these sides.

CSK will look to capitalize on their home advantage at Chepauk, where the pitch typically favors spinners and rewards batsmen who can rotate strike effectively. DC, meanwhile, will rely on their power-hitters to counter CSK's spin attack. Key players to watch include Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) and Mitchell Starc (DC), both capable of changing games single-handedly. The toss could prove crucial as teams batting first have won 65% of matches at this venue in recent seasons.

CSK vs DC Match Information

Match info

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, India
Series	Indian Premier League
Toss	Delhi Capitals, elected to bat
Weather	32.3°C|Partly cloudy
Season	2025
Match days	05 Apr, 2025
Umpire	Abhijeet Bengeri Parashar Joshi
Tv Umpire	Vinod Seshan

CSK vs DC Weather & Pitch Report

M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Partly cloudy 32.3°C

CSK vs DC Head-to-Head

CSK vs DC Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Chennai Super Kings

L L W L W

• 30.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Rajasthan Royals

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 182/9

  (20.0) 176/6

  L
  Rajasthan Royals won by 6 runs
• 28.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 146/8

  (20.0) 196/7

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Chennai Super Kings by 50 runs
• 23.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Mumbai Indians

  (19.1) 158/6

  (20.0) 155/9

  W
  Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets
• 18.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 218/5

  (20.0) 191/7

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 27 runs
• 12.05.24 15:30 PM

  IPL
  Chennai Super Kings

  Rajasthan Royals

  (18.2) 145/5

  (20.0) 141/5

  W
  Chennai Super Kings beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets

Delhi Capitals

W W W L W

• 30.03.25 15:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Sunrisers Hyderabad

  (16.0) 166/3

  (18.4) 163/10

  W
  Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets
• 24.03.25 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Lucknow Super Giants

  (19.3) 211/9

  (20.0) 209/8

  W
  Delhi Capitals won by 1 wicket
• 14.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Lucknow Super Giants

  (20.0) 208/4

  (20.0) 189/9

  W
  Delhi Capitals beat Lucknow Super Giants by 19 runs
• 12.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Delhi Capitals

  (20.0) 187/9

  (19.1) 140/10

  L
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Delhi Capitals by 47 runs
• 07.05.24 19:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 221/8

  (20.0) 201/8

  W
  Delhi Capitals won by 20 runs

Best and Hot Key Picks for CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction

Top Batsmen Picks:

Faf du Plessis (DC)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 167

Why Pick? Aggressive opener with 87.08 % selection rate

Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 250

Why Pick? Consistent performer at top with 89.21% selection rate

All-Rounders:

Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 187

Why Pick? Spin wizard at Chepauk with 79.99 % selection rate

Axar Patel (DC)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 90

Why Pick? Economical bowler and finished with 74.34 % selection rate

Bowling Picks:

Mitchell Starc (DC)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 269

Why Pick? Deadly in powerplay and death overs with 92.81% selection rate

Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

Credits: 8.5

Recent Points: 147

Why Pick? Unorthodox action troubles batsmen with 64.27 % selection rate

Wicketkeeper:

KL Rahul (DC)

Credits: 9.0

Recent Points: 41

Why Pick? Reliable keeper-batsman with 75.93 % selection rate

CSK vs DC Today Dream11 Team Fantasy Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Safe Choices:

Captain: Ravindra Ravindra (CSK) – 8.0 credits

Vice-Captain: Ravindra Jadeja (CSK) - 8.5 credits

Differential Picks:

Captain: Faf du Plessis (DC) - 8.5 credits

Vice-Captain: Mitchell Starc (DC) - 9.0 credits

Option 1: Mega Contest Picks

WK KL Rahul (DC)

BAT Faf du Plessis (DC), Ravindra Ravindra (C) (CSK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK), Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC)

AR Ravindra Jadeja (VC) (CSK), Axar Patel (DC)

BOWL Mitchell Starc (DC), Kuldeep Yadav (DC), Noor Ahmad (CSK), Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

Option 2: Guru Team Picks

WK Abishek Porel

BAT Faf du Plessis (VC), Ravindra Ravindra (C), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Angkrish Sharma

AR Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin

BOWL Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmad

CSK vs DC Dream11 Team Players to Avoid

V Bedi (CSK) - Credits: 5.0, Why Avoid? Struggling against pace

J Overton (CSK) - Credits: 6.5, Why Avoid? Expensive in death overs

A Sharma (DC) - Credits: 7.5, Why Avoid? Leaks runs under pressure

CSK vs DC Playing XI Prediction

DC Probable XI:

L Rahul (wk), F du Plessis(C ), T Stubbs, A Sharma, A Patel, D Ferreira, M Starc, K Yadav, M Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Lalit Yadav

CSK Probable XI:

D Conway, R Gaikwad(C) , R Ravindra, S Dube, R Jadeja, R Ashwin, S Curran, M Pathirana, N Ahmad, K Ahmad, Deepak Chahar

CSK vs DC Match Prediction

Based on current form, DC appears stronger with 4 wins in last 5 matches compared to CSK's 2 wins. However, CSK holds slight edge due to:

Better spin attack suited to Chepauk conditions

Home advantage with crowd support

Experience in crunch situations

Predicted Winner: CSK

Key Factor: Toss decision - teams batting first have won 65% matches at this venue