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CSK vs DC Match 17 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And History Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

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CSK vs DC Preview [Source: @iplt20.com]CSK vs DC Preview [Source: @iplt20.com]

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to host Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 17 of IPL 2025 on Saturday, April 5 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The high-octane clash is set to light up the CSK den at 3:30 PM IST.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and his men kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign on a high by outgunning the mighty Mumbai Indians. But since then, the Super Kings have been caught in a storm, suffering back-to-back defeats . With pressure mounting and critics sharpening their knives, CSK will be itching to bounce back in front of their home crowd.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have hit the ground running. Under the leadership of Axar Patel, DC have made a strong statement this season, steamrolling Lucknow Super Giants in their opener and following it up with a clinical seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. With two wins in their pocket, they will be eyeing a hat-trick.

CSK vs DC Historical Overview In IPL

Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have clashed 30 times in IPL history. It has been largely one-way traffic with CSK holding the upper hand with 19 victories while Delhi has managed to win just 11.

When it comes to battles at the Chepauk, the numbers are even more skewed. Out of 9 encounters, CSK has emerged victorious seven times while DC has returned home with just two wins.

Chennai Super Kings And Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XI

Chennai Super Kings

Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Jamie Overton, Ravichandran Ashwin, Matheesha Pathirana, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player Options

Shivam Dube, Mukesh Choudhary

Delhi Capitals

Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma

Impact Player Options

Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi


Top Run-Scorers in CSK vs DC

We are considering only the players present in the current squad

MS Dhoni: 666 Runs

The ‘Thala’ of Chennai, MS Dhoni has been a thorn in DC’s side over the years as he has amassed 666 runs in 29 matches at an average of 37.00 and a strike rate of 143.53, including three fifties. Always the man for a crisis, Dhoni has turned games for CSK more times than one can count.

Faf du Plessis: 337 Runs

Wearing blue and red now, but with a yellow past, Faf du Plessis has scored 337 runs in 13 CSK vs DC IPL matches at an average of 27.83 and a strike rate of 117.60 and two half-centuries. He will be looking to haunt his former franchise and cross the 400-run mark in this rivalry.

Ravindra Jadeja: 250 Runs

The rock-solid Jadeja has chipped in with the bat too, scoring 250 runs in 22 matches vs DC at a stunning strike rate of 148.80 and an average of 35.71, often playing the role of the finisher with aplomb.

Top Wicket-Takers In CSK vs DC

We are considering only the players present in the current squad

Ravichandran Ashwin: 19 Wickets

Ashwin leads the wicket charts in this rivalry with 19 wickets in 16 matches at an average of 19.89 and an economy of just 6.49.

Ravindra Jadeja: 18 Wickets

Hot on Ashwin’s heels is Ravindra Jadeja with 18 wickets in 22 matches, averaging 26.16 with an economy of 7.70. With both bat and ball, Jadeja has made sure DC never has a moment's peace.

Axar Patel: 8 Wickets

The DC skipper has held his own as he has snagged 8 wickets in 11 matches at an average of 32.87 and a tight economy of 6.74. He will need to bring his A-game if Delhi hopes to break their Chepauk curse.

CSK vs DC vs Key Stats

Chennai Super Kings’ Key Records

  • CSK has won 7 out of 9 matches against DC at Chepauk.
  • MS Dhoni vs Axar Patel in death overs (16-20): 46 runs off 27 balls at a strike rate of 170.00, a classic case of experience trumping spin.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Kuldeep Yadav: 31 runs off 15 balls, strike rate 206.7, never dismissed, a match-up clearly in Gaikwad’s favour.
  • Shivam Dube vs Left-arm spinners in IPL: 94 runs off 64 balls, 4 dismissals, strike rate 146.9. Dube doesn’t shy away from taking the aerial route.
  • MS Dhoni is the leading run scorer at Chepauk against DC with 270 runs in 9 matches at an average of 54.00 and a strike rate of 165.64.

Delhi Capitals’ Key Records

  • DC have won just 2 of their 9 matches at MA Chidambaram Stadium.
  • Faf du Plessis vs Khaleel Ahmed: 68 runs off 51 balls, strike rate 133.3, dismissed once. Faf holds the edge.
  • Jake Fraser-McGurk in powerplay since IPL 2024: 282 runs in 126 balls, strike rate 223.8, 32 fours, 22 sixes.
  • KL Rahul vs Ravindra Jadeja: 61 runs in 49 balls, strike rate 124.5, never dismissed. Rahul has milked Jadeja without taking undue risks.
  • Axar Patel has grabbed three wickets in 2 matches at Chepauk at an average of 19.33 and an economy of 8.28.

Records Which Could Be Broken In CSK vs DC Match 17 Of IPL 2025

  • MS Dhoni needs 34 more runs to complete 700 runs against DC in the IPL.
  • Ruturaj Gaikwad (238) needs 13 runs to leapfrog Ravindra Jadeja (250) in the run charts for CSK vs DC.
  • Ravindra Jadeja is just 2 wickets away from surpassing Ashwin’s 19-wicket tally in this rivalry.
  • Faf du Plessis needs 66 runs to hit the 400-run mark in CSK vs DC contests.
  • MS Dhoni and Ravindra Jadeja (301 runs) need 53 runs together to surpass Shikhar Dhawan and Prithvi Shaw (353) as the top pair in CSK vs DC encounters.
  • Axar Patel is 11 runs away from completing 1000 IPL runs for Delhi Capitals.
  • If Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway bat together and score 71 runs, they will become the highest run-scoring pair in CSK vs DC IPL matches.