The upcoming clash between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024 promises an exhilarating spectacle at the iconic Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam on March 31st at 7:30 PM IST. Currently, Delhi Capitals find themselves in the eighth position on the points table, whereas Chennai Super Kings reign supreme at the top spot. Despite contesting two matches in this season of the IPL, Delhi Capitals have yet to secure a victory.
Meanwhile, the Chennai Super Kings have displayed their dominance by clinching victories in both of their matches, establishing their formidable presence on the field. In their previous outing against Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals suffered a defeat by 12 runs. David Warner and Tristan Stubbs made significant contributions with scores of 49 runs and 44 runs, respectively, for Delhi Capitals in that game.
Conversely, CSK emerged victorious in their last encounter against Gujarat Titans, securing a commanding win by 63 runs. Shivam Dube’s explosive knock of 51 runs, coupled with solid performances from Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad, who contributed 46 runs each, powered Chennai Super Kings to victory.
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In their head-to-head battles, Delhi Capitals have managed to win 10 out of the 29 matches against Chennai Super Kings in this format. However, Chennai Super Kings have dominated the rivalry, emerging victorious in 19 encounters. In their recent five clashes, Chennai holds the advantage with four wins, while Delhi Capitals have secured only one victory. The last time these teams met in this format, Chennai Super Kings emerged triumphant with a commanding 77-run victory.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Under Pant’s captaincy, Delhi Capitals have faced hurdles on their journey. While their individual players have shown flashes of brilliance, the team has struggled to perform collectively, resulting in losses against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR).
The decision to include experienced player Ricky Bhui instead of T20 star Prithvi Shaw has been a subject of debate, especially considering Shaw’s recent batting woes at the top order. Additionally, Anrich Nortje’s lackluster performance in the last match following his return from injury has added to their challenges. Rectifying these issues swiftly is crucial for Delhi Capitals to turn their fortunes around in the tournament.
.Probable XI: Rishabh Pant (c/wk), David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Ricky Bhui, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Khaleel Ahmed, Mukesh Kumar
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have been on a winning streak under the leadership of Ruturaj. They secured victories against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT), displaying dominance in their matches. With every player embracing their role effectively, CSK aims to maintain their winning momentum as they gear up for their first away game, seeking to consolidate their position at the top of the points table.
Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni (WK), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman.
Fantasy XI Suggestion 1:
Rishabh Pant, David Warner, Shivam Dube, Rachin Ravindra (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh (vc), Axar Patel, Daryl Mitchell, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav
Fantasy XI Suggestion 2:
Rishabh Pant, David Warner (vc), Shivam Dube (c), Rachin Ravindra, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravindra Jadeja, Mitchell Marsh, Daryl Mitchell, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar
