Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will be aiming to snap their two-game skid when they take on unbeaten Delhi Capitals (DC) in match no-17 of Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday afternoon. This match will be played at the iconic MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai.
Chennai opened the season with a four-wicket win over arch-rival Mumbai Indians. But since then, the five-time champions have lost two on the bounce. Much of their problems comes from the batting unit which has failed to impress. Even in the win over MI, CSK took 19.1 overs to chase 155 runs, and in the next two matches, Chennai came short of targets by 50 and 6 runs respectively. Chennai has to sort out their batting woes or their season could derail sooner than later.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, are still unbeaten this season, winning twice in as many games. They look a real outfit this season, with bowling and batting units both boasting strength.
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IPL 2025 CSK vs DC Pitch Report, Venue Stats
The pitch at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow has offered good balance between bat and ball. In the last match, RCB posted 196, showing that batters who apply themselves can score big. However, bowlers, especially spinners, get assistance as the game progresses. A score around 180+ should be competitive, but dew could favor the chasing team.
Here are some IPL stats of MA Chidambaram Stadium:
| Category | Stat/Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Hosted | 87 |
| Wins Batting First | 49 (56.32%) |
| Wins Batting Second | 38 (43.67%) |
| Pitch Report | Spin friendly. |
| Last Match at MA Chidambaram Stadium | RCB won the match by 50 runs against CSK. |
| CSK Wins at MA Chidambaram Stadium | 47 out of 66 matches. |
| Highest Team Score | CSK – 246/5 against RR (2010). |
| Lowest Team Score | RCB – 70 all out against CSK (2019). |
| Average First-Innings Score | 167 |
| Average First-Innings Winning Score | 170 |
| Highest Individual Score | Murali Vijay – 127 for CSK vs RR (2010). |
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IPL 2025 CSK vs DC Highest Team Totals in Chennai
| Team | Total | Opposition | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| CSK | 246/5 | RR | 2010 |
| RR | 223/5 | CSK | 2010 |
| CSK | 222/5 | DD (now DC) | 2012 |
| CSK | 217/7 | LSG | 2023 |
| CSK | 212/6 | SRH | 2024 |
IPL 2025 CSK vs DC Top 5 Leading Run-getters in Chennai
| Rank | Player | Runs | Matches Played |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suresh Raina | 1560 | 55 |
| 2 | MS Dhoni | 1350 | 69 |
| 3 | Murali Vijay | 1100 | 40 |
| 4 | Faf du Plessis | 950 | 35 |
| 5 | Michael Hussey | 890 | 30 |
IPL 2025 CSK vs DC Top 5 Leading Wicket-takers in Chennai
| Rank | Player | Wickets | Matches | Best Bowling Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R Ashwin | 57 | 50 | 3/16 |
| 2 | Dwayne Bravo | 49 | 41 | 3/22 |
| 3 | Albie Morkel | 39 | 34 | 4/32 |
| 4 | Ravindra Jadeja | 34 | 34 | 3/15 |
| 5 | Doug Bollinger | 24 | 20 | 4/13 |
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