CSK vs DC, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 17 [Source: iplt20.com]
The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, India on April 5th at 3:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 predictions, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
CSK vs DC Toss Update
Delhi Capitals win the toss and they will bat first
CSK Team Changes: Jamie Overton and Rahul Tripathi out. Devon Conway and Mukesh Choudhary comes in.
DC Team Changes: Sameer Rizvi comes in place of Faf du Plessis
Hot Picks for CSK vs DC Dream11 Team Today
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad
- IPL 2025 Form: 116 Runs in 3 Matches
- The CSK skipper is one of the two batters in consistent form for the Chennai Super Kings. Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored two half-centuries already and is in good form. He will be a hot pick for this match.
Rachin Ravindra
- IPL 2025 Form: 106 Runs in 3 Matches
- The Kiwi opener has been the other batter who has shown a bit of resistance with the bat for CSK. Rachin Ravindra made a good start to the tournament and would be a prime pick for the fantasy contests of this match.
Noor Ahmad
- IPL 2025 Form: 9 Wickets in 3 Matches
- The Afghan spinner has been one of the biggest trump cards for the Chennai Super Kings in the tournament. Noor Ahmad is going through great period as far as picking up wickets is concerned. He will be one of the hot picks for the game.
Delhi Capitals
Faf du Plessis
- IPL 2025 Form: 79 Runs in 2 Matches
- The South African legend looked good in the last game against the Sunrisers. Faf du Plessis seems to be in a good rhythm and would be a key pick for the fantasy contests of the match.
Ashutosh Sharma
- IPL 2025 Form: 66 Runs in 1 Match
- The Indian lower middle-order batter played a brilliant knock in the first game against the Lucknow Super Giants. Ashutosh Sharma can once again be a differential choice if gets a chance to bat.
Mitchell Starc
- IPL 2025 Form: 8 Wickets in 2 Matches
- The Australian pacer has hit destructive form in the first two games. Mitchell Starc has picked up great rhythm and will be one of the prime picks for the fantasy contests of the game.
CSK vs DC Match 17 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Partly Sunny and Humid |
Pitch | Spin Friendly |
Weather - The skies are expected to be sunny and the weather will remain humid during the game. As reported by AccuWeather, the highest temperature during the game will be around 35°C with very little chance of rain.
Pitch - The pitch at the MA Chidambaram Stadium is known to be a slowish track that helps the spinners. As this one will be a day game, it is expected that shot making will be difficult and the spinners will play a major role in deciding the fate of the match.
MA Chidambram Stadium, Chennai- Record Of Chasing Teams
In the two games that have been played at this venue in IPL 2025, the team chasing has won. However, this is a day game and the match might get over before the dew settles in. So, the team winning the toss might look to bat first.
CSK vs DC Match 17 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Ruturaj Gaikwad | Faf du Plessis |
Small League Contests | Jake Fraser-McGurk | Kuldeep Yadav |
Grand League Contests | Noor Ahmad | Shivam Dube |
CSK vs DC Match 17 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
CSK vs DC, Match 17: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Tristan Stubbs
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Patel
Bowlers: Mitchel Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Noor Ahmad
Captain: Jake Fraser-McGurk
Vice-captain: Kuldeep Yadav
*Sameer Rizvi in place of Faf du Plessis
CSK vs DC Match 17 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/ Grand Leagues
CSK vs DC, Match 17: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: KL Rahul
Batters: Faf du Plessis, Rahul Tripathi, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad
All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Jamie Overton
Bowlers: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Matheesa Pathirana
Captain: Noor Ahmad
Vice-Captain: Shivam Dube
*Jake Fraser-McGurk in place of Faf du Plessis
CSK vs DC Match 17 Expert Advice
It will be a day game and with the MA Chidambaram Stadium known to favour the spinners, match winning spinners from both sides will be key picks. Pick more top order batters from both sides as batting in the middle phase in both innings might get difficult.