DC have won their last two IPL 2023 matches [Source: Twitter]
Match 55 of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will witness southern giants Chennai Super Kings (CSK) clash against northern challengers Delhi Capitals (DC) at Chepauk on Saturday. This will be the first time that these sides take on each other this season.
CSK will want to inch closer to the playoffs with a win, while DC will be eager to keep their hopes alive in the IPL 2023. The MS Dhoni-led side is second on the points table with six wins and four losses, while David Warner and Co. are languishing at the bottom of the table with four wins and six losses.
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Chennai Super Kings
Dhoni and Co. will be eager to inch closer to a playoff spot, with several teams sitting on 10 points all below them. At home, CSK are undefeatable, given their all-rounder bowling attack, which is being led by a triquetra of spinners.
Both Ajinkya Rahane and Ambati Rayudu will want to regain their touch heading into the business of the league. It will be interesting to see if CSK plays Ben Stokes, to check his match fitness.
Deepak Chahar's inclusion has made a lot of difference for the Chennai-based side, where they have managed to pick wickets in the powerplay.
Delhi Capitals
The Warner-led XI has finally gotten over their lackluster show in the first half, and have managed to win their last four games out of five. A win here will keep DC in the hunt for a spot in the powerplay, however, a loss will almost end their campaign.
Their play against spin continues to haunt them and will be exploited by CSK, who have spun teams into their web . The middle order has been enforced with the inclusion of Rilee Rossouw, which was rather wafer-thin.
Ishant Sharma will look to continue his splendid form with the ball, with Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, and Axar Patel doing well to support the bowling.
Match Details
Date & Time: May 10, 19:30 IST
Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Live Streaming and Broadcasting: Jio Cinema & Star Sports Network
Pitch Report: The track at Chepauk has in most parts of the season been batting-friendly, where matches have gone down to the wire. However, with clouds hovering around, the moisture would seep into the track, and add that freshness.
Probable Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk & c), Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, and Maheesh Theekshana.
Impact Players Substitutes
Ambati Rayudu, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh
Delhi Capitals
David Warner (c), Philip Salt (wk), Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Khaleel Ahmed.
Impact Players Substitutes
Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Praveen Dubey, Abhishek Porel.
Cricket Exchange Fantasy Tips
- Wicket-keeper: Phil Salt
- Batters: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rilee Rossouw, Ajinkya Rahane
- All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh
- Bowlers: Maheesh Theekshana, Ishant Sharma, Deepak Chahar
- Captain: Ravindra Jadeja
- Vice-captain: Maheesh Theekshana
Prediction
CSK head into the clash as favourites, given their home record and form. However, with DC's late surge, they won't surrender that easily.
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