CSK vs DC Preview – Stakes high for Delhi as they face in-form Chennai
The in-form team Chennai Super Kings will face Delhi Capitals in the 55th match of the Indian Premier League 2023 on May 10, Wednesday, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. This will be the second straight home game for the Super Kings as they recently hosted the Mumbai Indians and bagged a victory. Delhi too have a winning momentum, having defeated the Royal Challengers Bangalore in their recent outing.
Hosts Chennai Super Kings have managed to keep their place in the top four of the points table, and will be hoping to continue that so as to make it to the playoffs with ease. After a victorious 2021 season, CSK failed to make a remark last year but have bounced back in style, and are one of the leading contenders for the championship.
Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have a lot of things to depend upon rather than just winning their remaining games. They need to win all the games going forward, by considerable margins and keep their NRR stronger than other teams. They also need other teams’ results to land in their favour, which has complicated matters for DC.
Pitch Conditions
The surface at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai saw both pacers and spinners enjoying their time out in the field. It will be a level playing field as the batters too will get some help, and can score big if they manage to stay longer and save their wicket.
Venue details: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Last T20 match at the venue: MI- 139/8 (20) | CSK- 140/4 (17.4)
Here’s the probable playing XI for Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash:
Chennai Super Kings: Deepak Chahar made his way back into the side a couple of games ago, having recovered from his injury. In the recent game against MI, the pacer finally managed to open his account this season and picked up two crucial wickets in the powerplay. The team looks balanced and hence CSK are unlikely to make any changes to the playing combination.
Delhi Capitals: The David Warner-led Delhi Capitals have a tough job going forward as they can not afford to lose any games from here on. All upcoming games are very crucial for the side, and hence they will be eying for a victory against the four-time champions.
