Thala Returns! Will Dhoni Dismantle Delhi’s Dream Run?

Thala Returns : IPL 2025: Preview of the Chennai Super Kings vs. Delhi Capitals match: The Chennai Super Kings are trying to stop the Delhi Capitals, who have won both of their games so far, from winning any more, and MS Dhoni may return as captain.

On Saturday, April 5 at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Match No. 16.

With a net run rate of -0.771, the Super Kings are sagging at the bottom of the standings. CSK lost back-to-back games against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) after starting the season with a convincing victory over the Mumbai Indians (MI).

Thala Returns

Additionally, it has been reported that Ruturaj Gaikwad, their captain, may miss the forthcoming match because of an elbow injury. MS Dhoni might take over as captain in his place. The Super Kings are under a lot of pressure to start things off.

In contrast, the Capitals are in excellent form and, together with Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings (PBKS), are one of the two undefeated teams. They will be betting on their prospects of finishing first in the table after winning both of their games.Thala Returns

IPL Schedule | IPL Points Table | IPL 2025 Coverage

After Ashutosh Sharma’s heroics, they prevailed by one wicket after a fierce battle against the Super Giants. However, they managed to chase down a target of 164 with 24 balls remaining in their second game against the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). Their standout bowler was Mitchell Starc, who took five wickets in his first Twenty20 match.Thala Returns

Head to head: DC vs. CSK

With a 30-to-19 advantage, the Super Kings have trounced the Capitals over the years. CSK has defeated DC seven times out of nine at Chepauk. The Super Kings have won four of their last five meetings.

Team Update: DC vs. CSK

Ruturaj Gaikwad is currently rehabilitating from an elbow injury that he got during the match against Rajasthan Royals. MS Dhoni may captain the five-time champions in his place.

Predicted lineup for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

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

Impact Player: Dube Shivam

Predicted lineup for the Delhi Capitals (DC):

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

Impact Player: T Natarajan

Pitch Conditions: CSK vs DC

Since the average score at Chepauk is about 156 runs, a match with a high score could not be in the cards. While the chasing teams have won 51 times, the batting first teams have won 61 matches.

Thala Returns

The weather for CSK vs. DC

Since the likelihood of rain on Saturday is only 7%, full overs are likely to occur. With temperatures in the high 60s, the humidity will be dangerously high. Although there will be 25% cloud cover, they are not particularly dangerous.

Noor Ahmad:

The Super Kings’ top wicket-taker is the Afghan spinner. The left-arm wrist spinner has claimed nine wickets at an economy rate of 6.83 in three games, including four wickets.

Mitchell Starc:

The Australian left-arm fast bowler has taken eight wickets from two matches at an economy rate of 10.04. But the five-wicket haul he picked against the Sunrisers would have increased his confidence.

Rachin Ravindra: 

The New Zealander has amassed 106 runs at an average of 53 and a strike-rate of 132.50 in three games, including one fifty.Thala Returns

Get the most recent IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR, as well as match schedules, team rosters, and live scores. Additionally, follow the leading candidates for the IPL Purple and Orange Caps. Don’t let a second pass!Thala Returns