Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
Ravindra Jadeja
Kuldeep Yadav
Axar Patel
Matheesha Pathirana
Ruturaj Gaikwad
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Ravindra Jadeja | | All-rounder | 9 | 82 | 22.5 | 21 | 102.2 |
| VC | Kuldeep Yadav | | Bowler | 9 | 82 | 21 | 22.5 | 97 |
| 3 | Axar Patel | | All-rounder | 9 | 78 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 95.5 |
| 4 | Matheesha Pathirana | | Bowler | 9 | 85 | 19.5 | 19.5 | 93.7 |
| 5 | Ruturaj Gaikwad | | Batter | 9.5 | 78 | 21 | 13.5 | 85.4 |
| 6 | Anrich Nortje | | Bowler | 8.5 | 72 | 15 | 19.5 | 83.3 |
| 7 | Rishabh Pant | | WK-Batter | 10 | 80 | 15 | 12 | 82.6 |
| 8 | MS Dhoni | | WK-Batter | 8.5 | 55 | 22.5 | 15 | 80.8 |
| 9 | Devon Conway | | Batter | 9 | 72 | 18 | 13.5 | 79.8 |
| 10 | David Warner | | Batter | 9.5 | 68 | 15 | 13.5 | 75.8 |
Pitch Report — Chepauk
Chepauk in April will turn square. Spinners will dominate this match, and any team with quality spin options has a massive advantage. Batting becomes survival rather than entertainment.
Bat first at Chepauk without question. Chasing on a deteriorating surface against Jadeja and CSK's spinners is one of the hardest tasks in IPL.
Head-to-Head Record
Chennai Super Kings have dominated Delhi Capitals in IPL history, winning 17 of 27 encounters. CSK's experience and big-match temperament under MS Dhoni have often been the deciding factor in this rivalry.
CSK vs DC — Match Preview
CSK at Chepauk against Delhi Capitals — this is CSK's territory. The turning surface, the yellow-clad crowd, and the tactical genius of MS Dhoni behind the stumps make this a nightmare venue for visiting teams. DC's saving grace could be Rishabh Pant, who is one of the few batters in world cricket who actively attacks spin. The battle of left-arm spinners — Jadeja vs Axar — adds a fascinating subplot.
Why Watch This Match
- CSK at Chepauk — the ultimate fortress in IPL cricket
- Rishabh Pant attacking spin on a turning pitch — must-watch
- MS Dhoni's tactical masterclass behind the stumps
- Battle of left-arm spinners: Jadeja vs Axar Patel