Delhi Capitals’ spinner Kuldeep Yadav and Chennai Super Kings’ Noor Ahmad could play a decisive role in Saturday’s IPL clash between the two teams. The match will be played in the afternoon heat of Chennai, and considering the spin-friendly nature of the pitch, both teams seem evenly matched.
In such conditions, Kuldeep (economy rate: 5.25) and Noor (economy rate: 6.83) will be key for their respective sides. Both are wrist-spinners and can make a big impact in the middle overs. Noor bowls at a quicker pace, while Kuldeep has mastered the art of varying his pace and angles from the crease. Their face-off promises to be an exciting contest.
Batting Line-up Strengths
For Delhi Capitals, the presence of Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, and experienced KL Rahul has strengthened the middle order. On the other hand, CSK might be a little concerned about MS Dhoni’s declining finishing ability. Apart from Shivam Dube, no batter in CSK’s middle order seems capable of scoring at a strike rate of 180-200 in the last 10 overs.
CSK opener Rahul Tripathi’s weakness against fast bowling has become evident. Delhi’s Faf du Plessis could be a crucial player, having played for CSK for years and being well-versed with Chepauk’s conditions. His experience could benefit batters like Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs, and Abishek Porel.
Chepauk Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at MA Chidambaram Stadium is known to assist spinners. The ball tends to hold on the surface and comes slowly onto the bat. Batters often struggle to score freely here and need time to settle before attempting big shots. Power-hitting straightaway is very tough on this pitch.
CSK vs DC Head-to-Head at Chepauk
Out of 9 IPL matches played between CSK and DC at this venue, Chennai has won 7 while Delhi has managed to win only 2.
Also Read- DC vs CSK Head To Head Record in IPL and DC vs CSK Head To Head IPL Player Stats
Overall Head-to-Head Record
Out of the 30 IPL encounters between CSK and DC, Chennai has won 19 and Delhi has won 11.
MA Chidambaram Stadium IPL Stats
- Total Matches Played: 87
- Matches Won by Team Batting First: 50
- Matches Won by Team Batting Second: 37
- Highest Individual Score: Murali Vijay – 127 runs
- Best Bowling Figures: Akash Madhwal – 5/5
- Highest Team Total: CSK – 246/5
- Lowest Team Total: RCB – 70
Weather Report
The weather will be clear before the afternoon match at Chepauk. There’s no chance of rain. Around 4 PM, the temperature is expected to be around 32°C. The heat could be a challenge for the players.
Live Streaming Details
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioCinema App and Website
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Mitchell Starc.
Chennai Super Kings: Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Shivam Dube, Deepak Hooda, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed.
