The Chennai Super Kings will face off against the Delhi Capitals in Match 17 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, Chandigarh, on Saturday, 5 April 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction, Match 17: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025
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The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 17 of IPL 2025 at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
Delhi Capitals are off to a flying start, winning both their games, including a confident six-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. With a balanced squad, DC will look to extend their winning streak.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings have managed just one win in three matches and are coming off a loss to Rajasthan Royals. Backed by home support, CSK will be desperate to turn things around.
With both teams eyeing crucial points, fans can expect a thrilling contest in this much-anticipated IPL 2025 fixture.
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | CSK vs DC, Match 17, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Saturday, 5 April 2025 |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema / Star Sports |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 33°C |
| Humidity- 50% |
| Wind Speed- 20 km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Partly Couldy |
Pitch Report:
The MA Chidambaram Stadium pitch is expected to start off batting-friendly but will slow down as the match progresses, helping spinners. A score of 160-170 is par, while 185+ could be match-winning. Toss decisions will be key due to changing conditions.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 30 |
| CSK Won | 19 |
| DC Won | 11 |
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed.
Bench: Shivam Dube
Delhi Capitals (DC):
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.
Bench: Ashutosh Sharma
Top Dream11 Picks
Top Batters:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- François “Faf” du Plessis
- Rachin Ravindra
Top All-rounders:
- Axar Patel
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ravichandran Ashwin
Top Bowlers:
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
Wicket Keeper:
- Kannur Lokesh Rahul
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s CSK vs DC Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
Batter from both sides: Ruturaj Gaikwad & Rachin Ravindra
Pick at least two spinners due to pitch conditions: Kuldeep Yadav
Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
Axar Patel
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns were reported from either camp. Final confirmation during toss.
Final Match Prediction
Chennai could offer a slow deck which might slow down further as the game progresses under the sun. Therefore, chasing would be difficult and the advantage would be with the team batting first.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.rm, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.