In a crucial final league game, the determined Chennai Super Kings will aim to control their own destiny as they take on the already-eliminated Delhi Capitals.
While CSK currently holds the second spot on the points table with 15 points from 13 matches, a loss coupled with unfavourable results could potentially jeopardise their chances of advancing to the IPL playoffs.
A victory in this encounter would guarantee a playoff berth for CSK. However, whether they secure the second or third position will depend on the outcome of the Lucknow Super Giants' match against the Kolkata Knight Riders later in the day.
Currently, CSK hold a superior net run rate of +0.381 compared to LSG's +0.304, while both teams have accumulated 15 points.
The slow nature of the Feroz Shah Kotla pitch is expected to align with CSK's game plan. Furthermore, with Mahendra Singh Dhoni likely to play his final competitive match in the National Capital, he will look to capitalize on the conditions against a struggling Delhi Capitals side.
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head
The two sides have played each other 28 times over the years, with CSK winning 18 of them to Delhi’s 10.
Team news
Mitchell Marsh, who missed the last game for Delhi due to an injury, is unlikely to be risked for another dead rubber. So, Warner’s Capitals will probably field the same XI.
Chennai Super Kings too, despite their loss against KKR, probably won’t tinker with their lineup.
Delhi Weather Update
The Delhi-Chennai game will be played in scorching heat, with temperatures expected to hover around the 42-43 degree mark during Saturday afternoon
DC vs CSK Probable Playing XI:
DC Possible Playing XI: David Warner(c), Prithvi Shaw, Rilee Rossouw, Philip Salt(w), Axar Patel, Aman Hakim Khan, Yash Dhull, Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed
CSK Possible Playing XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, Shivam Dube, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w/c), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
WHERE TO WATCH
How to watch on TV
People who want to watch the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match on TV can tune into Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 3, Star Sports 3 HD
How to watch live streaming
People can watch the DC vs CSK match free of cost on the Jio Cinema App. You can download the app on your smartphone, smart TV, or any other device.
Delhi vs Chennai full squads
Delhi Capitals full squad: David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Aman Hakim Khan, Abhishek Porel (wk), Axar Patel, Khaleel Ahmed, Kuldeep Yadav, Rovman Powell, Rilee Rossouw, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahaman, Chetan Sakariya, Mukesh Kumar, Phil Salt, Lungi Ngidi, Praveen Dubey, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Vicky Ostwal, Ishant Sharma, Manish Pandey, Yash Dhull, Priyam Garg
Chennai Super Kings full squad: MS Dhoni (c & wk), Akash Singh, Moeen Ali, Bhagath Varma, Deepak Chahar, Devon Conway, Tushar Deshpande, Shivam Dube, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Ravindra Jadeja, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Mandal, Matheesha Pathirana, Dwaine Pretorius, Ajinkya Rahane, Shaik Rasheed, Ambati Rayudu, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Simarjeet Singh, Nishant Sindhu, Prashant Solanki, Ben Stokes, Maheesh Theekshana.