There is a rivalry between both teams, CSK has mostly dominated this rivalry but DC is kind of a team that has suprise package in its order. We witnessed it when they played against Gujarat, how beautifully they defended the low scoring total.
Then we saw them shifting gears and chasing down a big total in the most untroubled fashion against RCB. Chennai is a methodical team, they are always playing at their strengths with little risk taken. Let’s take a look at overview of both teams to see who has the upper hand tonight?
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals have certified match winners but their problem has been consistency. When they get going, all of them play impressive cricket. It’s fair to say they win together and also they fail together.
Delhi came up with a new combination against RCB, it was due to forced change but it definitely worked out for them to go with top four international order batters. Three of them are brutal hitters of the ball.
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Having an all around Indian bowling attack was good for them, the expected of Ishant Sharma has really expanded the positive outcome of entire bowling attack. Playing at Cheapauk, both Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav will be in the game.
Anrich Nortje won’t be available for this encounter, which makes Delhi Capitals positive to go with same team. It will well balanced team of players who play high risk cricket but when it pays off, Delhi Capitals are always in a game.
Chennai Super Kings
Chennai had Cheapauk as their fort, but this year they have 3-2 winning record at MA Chidambaram Stadium. The return of Deepak Chahar has worked out, with Deshpande continually maturing with his bowling arsenal.
CSK openers have done a great job in providing a solid base for the launch pad. Shivam Dube and Moeen Ali have capitalised it well and Ajinkya Rahane 2.0 has been a treat to watch. Their all top four batters have 200 runs in the tournament which is a great sign for a team.
Delhi Capitals have two left arm spinners and Devon Conway is scoring over strike rate of 200 against left arm spinners. Shivam Dube si striking over 160 against spinners, it will be tough job for DC bowlers unless they get some assistance from the pitch.
Match Fact: Last time a team of Delhi beat Chennai Super Kings in Cheapauk was back in 2010. Since then, they have lost 6 matches.
What Does Stats Say and Pitch Report
Chennai Super Kings have 17-10 lead over Delhi Capitals in the IPL.
Delhi Capitals lead Chennai Super Kings 3-2 in last 5 head to head matches.
Devon Conway averages 89 against Delhi Capitals with a strike rate of 177.
Kuldeep Yadav conceded 47 runs in 3 overs last time he bowled against CSK batters.
Last time DC played at MA Chidambaram, they were bowled out for 99 runs.
The pitch of MA Chidambaram Stadium has been batting friendly this year. We have already seen a couple of 200 scores but in one night game, 175 proved to be a winning total.
There are no chances of due and there have been some rain in last couple of days, so pitch will only get better as the match will move on.