DC vs CSK pits both franchises for a second time in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 season. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) must win to seal their place in the playoffs. Else, they will be at the mercy of Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals (DC) would be keen to end their campaign with a win. The hosts sealed a 15-run win over Punjab Kings on Wednesday.
The match will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Saturday at 7:30 PM.
DC vs CSK | Preview | Team Analysis & Squad Details
Let’s closely examine DC vs CSK – team analysis, squad, head-to-head record, and prediction.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
The DC batting unit performed well in the thrilling win over PBKS. Batting first, DC posted 213 courtesy of a 94-run stand between openers David Warner and Prithvi Shaw. Rile Rossouw top-scored with a splendid unbeaten 82. Englishman Phil Salt, too, made some crucial runs in death overs.
Anrich Nortje and Ishant Sharma shone in the victory over PBKS. Ishant struck in his first over, removing Dhawan for a duck. He kept calm when Liam Livingstone threatened with two sixes and a four in the last over. Nortje, meanwhile, conceded just five runs and removed Sam Curran and Harpreet Brar in the penultimate over.
DC Squad
- David Warner (captain)
- Phil Salt
- Mitchell Marsh
- Sarfaraz Khan
- Manish Pandey
- Aman Khan
- Axar Patel
- Ripal Patel
- Anrich Nortje
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ishant Sharma
- Pravin Dubey
- Mustafizur Rahman
- Lungi Ngidi
- Rilee Rossouw
- Vicky Ostwal
- Yash Dhull
- Prithvi Shaw
- Chetan Sakariya
- Kamlesh Nagarkoti
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Rovman Powell
- Lalit Yadav
- Abishek Porel
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Can Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway make another dashing start in the powerplay? If the duo does so, CSK will be heading towards a big score or can make short work of any big targets. The CSK faithful will have confidence in the batting because Ajinkya Rahane and Shivam Dube, too, have delivered this season. Also, they would love to see some big hits from MS Dhoni.
The CSK bowling unit has found its groove with the return of Deepak Chahar from injury. The fast bowler has taken wickets in the powerplay consistently and received good support from young Matheesha Pathirana, who has 13 wickets at an economy of 7.80. Ravindra Jadeja is the player to watch out for in the spin department. He is critical in providing breakthroughs in the middle overs.
CSK Squad
- MS Dhoni (captain)
- Nishant Sindhu
- Devon Conway
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Shaik Rasheed
- Ambati Rayudu
- Kyle Jamieson
- Mitchell Santner
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Shivam Dube
- Matheesha Pathirana
- Rajvardhan Hangargekar
- Moeen Ali
- Ben Stokes
- Sisanda Magala
- Subhranshu Senapati
- Bhagath Varma
- Tushar Deshpande
- Prashant Solanki
- Ajay Mandal
- Dwaine Pretorius
- Maheesh Theekshana
- Akash Singh
- Simarjeet Singh
Head-to-Head – DC vs CSK
CSK has won 18 of the 28 matches against DC in the IPL. The MS Dhoni-led side grabbed a 27-run win in the last meeting between both sides. Matheesha Pathirana took a three-wicket haul, while Deepak Chahar grabbed two wickets.
IPL 2023 Stats – DC & CSK
- Most Runs: David Warner – 430 runs (DC); Devon Conway – 498 runs (CSK)
- Total Wickets: Mitchell Marsh – 12 wickets (DC); Tushar Deshpande – 19 wickets (CSK)
- Most Sixes: Axar Patel – 14 sixes (DC); Shivam Dube – 30 sixes (CSK)
Winner Prediction – DC vs CSK
With an excellent head-to-head record and a playing 11 full of quality contributors, CSK has the edge over eighth-placed DC. But the Delhi-based outfit has beaten biggies like Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans this season. However, CSK will likely grab the maximum points on Saturday.
Final Thoughts on DC vs CSK
The neutral fans will be hoping that the IPL match 67 won’t be a one-sided clash. CSK has a habit of delivering under pressure, while DC would want to end its season on a high in front of its home fans. It is likely to be an exciting fixture at Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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