DC vs CSK | No Surprises at Toss Time as MS Dhoni Elects To Bat First in a Must-Win Game
MSD won the toss against DC [AP Photos]
The Chennai Super Kings are on a mission to reach the playoffs, and to achieve that, they need to cross the Delhi Capitals hurdle on Saturday.
This could be MS Dhoni's last IPL match if CSK fails to reach the next round, so the emotions are flying high at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC vs CSK: Toss Update
MS Dhoni was welcomed with a loud cheer from the Delhi crowd as he won the toss and had no hesitation in electing to bat first.
In a must-win game for the Super Kings, MS Dhoni called it right as the toss decision went in his favour. A win here and CSK will go through to the next round.
At the toss time, MS Dhoni stated that they are going in with the same playing XI, that featured against the Kolkata Knight Riders.
On the other hand, David Warner, the Capitals’ captain stated that his side have not been consistent in home conditions, and that has hampered their season as the team sits at the second last position. He clearly stated that this game is all about spoiling CSK’s chances of qualifying for the next stage.
Changes made by DC - Ishant Sharma misses out due to an injury, moreover, Lalit Yadav and Chetan Sakariya have made their way back in the playing XI.
Playing XIs
DC: David Warner (c), Yash Dhull, Philip Salt (wk), Rilee Rossouw, Aman Khan, Axar Patel, Lalit Yadav, Kuldeep Yadav, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed
CSK: Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, MS Dhoni (c and wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
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