CSK challenge at a strong comeback after back-to-back losses  

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MATCH PREVIEW     

It is a double-header Saturday in the Indian Premier League 2025, and we will have the Chennai Super Kings up against the Delhi Capitals in the 17th game. It is a must-win game for the Chennai Super Kings after losing against the Rajasthan Royals in the last game. The former champions haven't found their form. However, they have won the last four out of five games against the Delhi Capitals, which increases their odds of winning this game. The Delhi Capitals will be confident after winning both their games. They defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad comprehensively in the last game. Both teams have firepower in the batting department, and we expect it to be a close contest.  

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Ruturaj Gaikwad's side is under pressure. They made a good start in the season, winning the first game, but have lost the momentum with consecutive losses. It was a poor show with the bat from the team against the Rajasthan Royals, where they lost by 6 runs. Their good record against the Delhi Capitals puts them ahead on cricket betting sites. Gaikwad expects a clinical performance from his players in this game.  

Rachin Ravindra is the key batsman on this team, and he must deliver a strong start with Rahul Tripathi. Ruturaj Gaikwad must improve his strike rate to No. 3 and build partnerships with Shivam Dube and Vijay Shankar. The batting lineup has depth, and they will expect fireworks in the final overs from Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni, and Jamie Overton.   

Khaleel Ahmed and Jamie Overton must strike early, as the Delhi Capitals' top order did well in the last game. It is a dream wicket for Ravichandran Ashwin and Jadeja, and they must trouble the batters with their variations. Matheesha Pathirana and Noor Ahmed will play important roles as the Delhi Capitals' batters take them on.   

Expected Starting XI for Chennai Super Kings     

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

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The Delhi Capitals have climbed the ranks on cricket betting apps. It has been a good start for Axar Patel as the new skipper. They have won back-to-back games and defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad by 7 wickets in the last game. It will be a big challenge for the team in this game as they haven't won many games at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. Patel wants his players to draw inspiration from the last two games and strengthen their position on the points table.  

Jake Fraser-McGurk and Faf du Plessis are in good form, and the team expects them to have a strong platform at the top. KL Rahul must anchor the innings in the middle order and do well in this game with Ashutosh Sharma and Abishek Porel. Tristan Stubbs and Axar Patel are good hitters, and the team expects them to add quick runs in the lower middle order.  

Mitchell Starc has added teeth to this attack. He will look to get early breakthroughs in this game with Mukesh Kumar and put the CSK batting lineup under pressure. Kuldeep Yadav will enjoy bowling on this track and must deliver good spells in the middle overs with Axar Patel. The team expects a strong show in the supporting role from Vipraj Nigam and Mohit Sharma.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

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

TOSS: To Bat First      

We have seen tough batting surfaces in Chennai in both games. The wicket is slowing in the second innings, making it difficult to chase scores. Both the teams have good spinners and would like to play to their strengths by batting first in this game.  

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

It will be a hot and humid day afternoon in Chennai. The wicket has been on the slower side, making it difficult for the batsmen. Spinners are doing well on this track as the ball is gripping the surface and turning sharply. A score of 180 runs will be good for the team batting first in this game.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Delhi Capitals have a poor record in Chennai, which will be at the back of their minds. The side will need a strong show from its spinners against a strong batting lineup. The Chennai Super Kings enjoy a good record at home. They have depth in the batting lineup and a strong bowling attack. We expect this game to go down the wire, but the Chennai Super Kings have an edge based on our cricket betting tips.  

Our prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win