CSK vs DC, IPL 2025 – Dream11 Fantasy Prediction & Match Preview (April 5, 2025)
Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | Time: 7:30 PM IST
Fantasy Focus by Expert Analysis
Get ready for a cracking IPL 2025 encounter as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match No. 23 at Chepauk, Chennai. This article blends Sportstar’s key insights with today’s match-day intelligence, player form updates, and pitch analysis, giving you the ultimate Dream11 guide with both Small League (SL) and Grand League (GL) value.
Match Preview & Team Form
- CSK come into this match under slight pressure, having won only one of their last three matches. Their victory over Mumbai Indians showed promise, but back-to-back losses to RCB and RR have exposed vulnerabilities, especially while chasing.
- DC, on the other hand, look sharp and confident. Wins against LSG and SRH have propelled them into the top half of the table. Their bowling, led by Kuldeep and Starc, looks dangerous and adaptable.
This match will be a battle of CSK’s spin fortress vs DC’s all-round dynamism.
Pitch Report – Chepauk’s Spinning Web
Chepauk is infamous for being a spinner’s paradise. The surface typically starts slow and gets slower, turning into a graveyard for stroke-making in the second innings.
- Par score: 160–170
- Weather: Hot & humid, aiding reverse swing and spin. Dew could play a late role.
Fantasy Strategy: Stack your team with spinners and anchor batsmen.
Predicted Playing XIs
Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
- Rachin Ravindra
- Rahul Tripathi
- Shivam Dube
- Ravindra Jadeja
- MS Dhoni (WK)
- Sam Curran
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Noor Ahmad
- Khaleel Ahmed
- Matheesha Pathirana
Impact Options: Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Mukesh Choudhary
Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Faf du Plessis
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Axar Patel (C)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
Impact Options: Anrich Nortje, Shreyas Iyer, Mukesh Kumar
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Wicketkeeper:
- KL Rahul (DC): Reliable and composed, key for both points behind the stumps and with the bat.
Batsmen:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK – C): Chepauk specialist, ideal captain choice.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (DC): Aggressive, fearless, and a GL match-winner.
- Rahul Tripathi (CSK): Due for a breakout innings, solid middle-order anchor.
All-Rounders:
- Ravindra Jadeja (CSK – VC): Spin, control, and late-hitting. A fantasy beast at home.
- Axar Patel (DC): Smart, strategic, and capable of causing big damage.
- Sam Curran (CSK): Versatile pick offering wickets and handy runs.
Bowlers:
- Ravichandran Ashwin (CSK): Home ground hero. Controls middle overs like a master.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Match-winner with subtle wrist-spin variations.
- Noor Ahmad (CSK): Young and deceptive—perfect for Chepauk.
- Mitchell Starc (DC): Express pace and yorkers could wreck CSK’s top order.
Captaincy & Vice-Captaincy Picks
Top Captain Choices:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Form + conditions = elite fantasy option.
- Ravindra Jadeja: All-rounder with multiple ways to earn big points.
Top Vice-Captain Options:
- Axar Patel: Formidable in pressure scenarios.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Can pick up 2–3 wickets on a turning track.
Top 5 Must-Have Picks
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Master of timing, particularly at home.
- Ravindra Jadeja: Will bowl his full quota and finish CSK’s innings.
- KL Rahul: Anchor with potential to play a captain’s knock.
- Kuldeep Yadav: Huge wicket-taking potential.
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Can blow away the powerplay in 30 balls.
Differential Picks for Grand League
- Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Explosive lower-order bat, a true wild card.
- Matheesha Pathirana (CSK): Death-over specialist with slingy action.
- Shivam Dube (CSK): If he gets going, he’ll be unstoppable against pace.
GLP – Game Likely Prediction (How Match May Pan Out)
- Toss Advantage: Expect the winner to bat first and defend with spin.
- CSK’s Game Plan:
- Ruturaj + Dube to build early runs.
- Jadeja, Ashwin, Noor to choke the middle overs.
- DC’s Counter:
- Starc to strike early.
- KL Rahul & Stubbs to steady and launch.
- Axar + Kuldeep to control Chepauk’s spin challenge.
Predicted Winner: CSK have the home advantage and better spin arsenal. Expect a tight, low-scoring thriller, possibly decided in the last over.
Final Fantasy Tip
This is a spinner’s battlefield. Prioritize players who:
- Can handle or bowl spin well.
- Contribute in multiple departments.
- Are likely to bowl or bat in clutch moments (death overs or powerplays).
SL Strategy: Stick to safe picks with recent form.
GL Strategy: Include high-impact but low-selected players like Pathirana, Ashutosh, or Stubbs.
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