What Is The Cricket Match Today? Expected Changes, Winner Prediction

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It is the final Super Saturday of IPL 2023 and we have a double dose of action coming up. Firstly, it will be Delhi Capitals (DC) going up against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in an afternoon game and the game is scheduled to start at 3:30 PM IST. 

Delhi Capitals are out of the playoffs race but that is what make them a dangerous unit and they might spoil CSK's party who need a win to confirm their qualification for the playoffs. DC are coming into this game on the back of a win against PBKS while CSK lost their last game against KKR. So, this is a big game for CSK and let's see how MSD and his troops go about their business.

What is the venue of DC vs CSK game?

This game between DC and CSK will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi and DC would be looking to avenge the defeat they suffered against CSK at Chepauk earlier this season.

What are the expected changes in the playing XI of DC?

DC played their last game at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala and conditions were more suitable for their big-hitters there. However, at DC's home ground - Delhi, the pitches have been pretty slow and low and run-scoring has not been that easy and they might bring in a spinner in place of a pacer in this game.

Expected playing XI of DC

David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Philip Salt (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Yash Dhull, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player: Lalit Yadav ( He might start in the playing XI if DC is bowling first)

What are the expected changes in the playing XI of CSK?

MS Dhoni is not known to make changes to his playing XI unless and until it is very necessary. So, we might see CSK going with the same XI that played their last game against KKR. The only change that CSK might make is to bring in Mitchell Santner in place of Maheesh Theekshana. 

Expected playing XI of CSK

Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana

Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana ( He will be in the playing XI when CSK bowls)

Winner Prediction

CSK are coming on the back of a loss in this game but are still the stronger unit especially on the slow track in Delhi. So, expect MSD and company to win this game and qualify for the playoffs.