The thrill of a Super Sunday in IPL 2025 begins today (April 5th) with a high-voltage clash between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals. This match will be played at the historic MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, also known as 'Chepauk', starting at 3:30 PM.
Sports News: Cricket enthusiasts will enjoy a double dose of excitement on April 5th in the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), as two matches are scheduled for the day. The first match will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium, marking the 17th encounter of this season.
Chennai Super Kings will be aiming for a comeback, having suffered consecutive defeats against Royal Challengers Bangalore and Rajasthan Royals in their previous two matches. With the support of their home ground and the crowd, Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's CSK will strive to return to the winning path.
Pitch Report – Spinners Reign at Chepauk
Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium has always been a haven for spin bowlers. The pitch here is slow and dry, making it difficult for batsmen to score runs. However, recent seasons have seen some changes to the pitch, providing some assistance to fast bowlers in the powerplay and death overs.
Average first innings score: 164 runs
Total IPL matches played here: 87
Wins for the team batting first: 50 times
Wins in the second innings: 37 times
Chennai Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be mostly clear for today's match. Following light rain on Friday, the chance of rain today is only 5%. However, Chennai will experience high humidity, testing the players' fitness. The temperature may reach up to 32 degrees Celsius.
Head-to-Head Record
So far in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other in 30 matches, with the following results:
Chennai wins: 19
Delhi wins: 11
At Chepauk, Chennai has dominated, winning 7 out of 9 matches. However, Delhi's current team boasts youthful energy and a balanced performance, having started the season with two impressive wins.
Players to Watch
1. Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
MS Dhoni – Even if he plays only 5 balls, the crowd will roar his name.
Ravindra Jadeja – His spin bowling could be a turning point at Chepauk.
Noor Ahmad – One of the most impactful spinners this season.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Matheesha Pathirana – New hopes and youthful fire.
2. Delhi Capitals (DC)
Jake Fraser-McGurk – Can put pressure on Chennai with a b opening.
Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel – This spin duo could excel on the Chennai pitch.
KL Rahul and Abhishek Porel – Responsible for strengthening the stable batting line-up.
Mukesh Kumar – Skilled death-overs bowling prowess.
Who Will Win?
Ruturaj's Chennai team seems poised for a comeback on home turf, but Delhi's confidence and balanced team make them a b contender. Experience and statistics favor Chennai, but current form makes Delhi the favorites. This promises to be a thrilling clash – with Chepauk's spin challenge on one side, and Delhi's aggressive batting order trying to breach it on the other.
Probable Playing XI for CSK vs DC
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (Captain), Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (Wicket-keeper), R Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Matheesha Pathirana, and Deepak Chahar.
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul (Wicket-keeper), Axar Patel (Captain), Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, and Mukesh Kumar.
