CSK vs DC Match Prediction – Who will win today’s match? Dream11 IPL 2020, Match 7

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) lost their last game to the Rajasthan Royals (RR) by 16 runs, but they can take heart from the fact that they crossed the 200-run mark in Sharjah. In their third game of the 2020 Indian Premier League (IPL), MS Dhoni and Co would be facing the Delhi Capitals (DC), captained by Shreyas Iyer on Friday, September 25 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

The Capitals had a lucky escape against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) in the Super Over affair in Dubai itself. They will be looking for a more clinical show this time around. In their last three matches, the Super Kings have got the better of the Capitals and would want to carry on their winning streak. The two teams have locked horns once in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in 2014 with CSK winning.

Pitch and Conditions 

The pitch in Dubai has been a sporting one thus far in the tournament. The batters have shown that run-making isn’t all that tough. However, the pacers and the spinners have had their say as well. Teams, batting first have gotten advantage and hence CSK and DC can resort to the same strategy. The temperature will be around 35 degrees Celsius with the humidity in the 40s and mid-50s.

Playing Combinations for CSK vs DC

Chennai Super Kings

Probable XI

N Jagadeesan, Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Sam Curran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Kedar Jadhav, MS Dhoni (C & WK), Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Piyush Chawla, Josh Hazlewood

Delhi Capitals

Probable XI

Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shimron Hetmyer, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant (wk), Marcus Stoinis, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin/Amit Mishra, Kagiso Rabada, Mohit Sharma

Probable Top Performers for CSK vs DC

MS Dhoni– Chennai Super Kings

MS Dhoni might have batted lower down the order in the first two games. But if he bats a tad higher up the order, it might do wonders for CSK. The now 39-year-old has 572 runs against the Capitals from 22 innings at an average and strike-rate of 35.75 and 138.16 respectively. The Jharkhand-born veteran also has three half-centuries against them with a top score of an unbeaten 63.

Shikhar Dhawan– Delhi Capitals

Shikhar Dhawan didn’t have a great game against KXIP, but his numbers against CSK aren’t worth dismissing. In 21 matches, the left-hander has 641 runs at an average of 35.61 at a strike-rate of 122.56. Moreover, Dhawan has as many as six fifties with a top score of 79. After failing in the opening match, the Delhi-born would be keen to make amends and get some runs in his kitty.

Head to Head

Overall

Played- 21 | CSK won- 15 | DC won- 6 | N/R- 0

At neutral venues (outside India)

Played- 3 | CSK won- 2 | DC won- 1 | N/R- 0

Average first innings score: 160 (in IPL 2020)

Record of chasing teams: Won- 0 | Lost- 2

Broadcast Details

Match timings – 06:00 PM local time, 07:30 PM IST

TV – Star Sports 1, Star Sports 2, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Select, Star Sports 1 HD, Star Sports 2 HD, Star Sports 1 Select HD, and Star Sports 1 HD Hindi.

Live Streaming – The match can be streamed online on Disney + Hotstar VIP.

The prediction is for Chennai Super Kings to win the match.

Disclaimer: This prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.