DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction: Delhi Capitals are bracing for the toughest challenge in the Indian Premier League as they face the reigning champions Chennai Super Kings at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam, on Sunday evening. DC are one of only two teams, with the other being Mumbai Indians, without a win in the IPL 2024 season.
Delhi Capitals are lagging on the wrong end of the table after losing both their opening two games. But amidst all the gloom that has engulfed DC, there’s a shining light, which comes from the fact that Delhi put up a real fight in those two games – a last-over defeat against Punjab Kings, with the 12-run loss coming against Rajasthan Royals in the last match. So Delhi should have reasons to believe that they can win this game against the visitors. One of the positives for DC is the form of David Warner at the top, while Tristan Stubbs has given DC another dimension in the middle-over.
For Chennai Super Kings, the defence of their crown couldn’t have started in a more ruthless fashion. It’s not an exaggeration to say that CSK are yet to go into the 2nd gear after trumping Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans in the first two games. CSK have so far found RCB and GT easy to negotiate and DC should be wary of their visitors’ strength which certainly lies in every department. CSK look like the most complete team in the IPL 2024.
DC vs CSK Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam is home to a typical Indian pitch that favors the batsmen over the bowlers. So this particular game looks prime for a run-fest. But despite the pitch being good for batting, there haven’t been many games with the +200 scores, Most notably, 7 of the 13 IPL matches that have been played here so far, were won by the team batting in the 2nd innings. This might play a huge part during the toss, as the captain winning the flip might look to chase the target.
Weather Report: The weather forecast in Vizag during the DC vs CSK match could pose a challenge to the players as the temperature is likely to be on the high side, expected to be around 32 degrees Celsius for the whole duration of the game. But it’s not only the temperature making conditions tougher for players as the humidity level could potentially reach up to 76%.
Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 29 |
| RR Wins | 10 |
| DC Wins | 19 |
| No Result | 00 |
Injury and availability News
Delhi Capitals
- With no injury concerns for Delhi Capitals here, expect the hosts to name more or less the same playing 11 that feature against Rajasthan Royals.
- But DC might still make some changes, with the form of Ricky Bhui a concern for Ricky Ponting and the team management.
- Abishek Poral is another young player who needs to step up for the team. But he is likely to play as an Impact Player if DC bowls first.
- David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Tristan Stubbs and Anrich Nortje are likely to fill the quota of four overseas players in DC Playing XI.
Chennai Super Kings
- With the reigning champions winning the opening two games comfortably, expect them to not flirt with the winning combination.
- Rachin Ravindra has set the league ablaze with his batting and the young New Zealander should open the CSK batting with captain Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- In-form batsman Shivam Dube is expected to be used mainly as a batsman. He should be in CSK Playing XI if CSK bats first, and if the champions bat in the 2nd innings, Dube should replace Mustafizur Rahman in the playing 11.
TOP Picks For DC vs CSK Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Rachin Ravindra: Played another blinder of an inning as he hit Gujarat Titans bowlers all around the park. He is a complete package, as he can bowl as well. His fielding and catching are also world-class. But batting is the main reason why he should be in your DC vs CSK Dream11 Today Team. The 24-year-old has so far scored a combined 83 runs in 35 balls in two innings. That’s outrageous.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 46 runs (20, 4X6, 3X6). - David Warner: The Australian remains the main player in Delhi Capitals’ batting unit. The 37-year-old is batting with more freedom this season after the return of captain Rishabh Pant, and that’s what makes Warner such a dangerous element for the opponents.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 49 runs (34, 5X6, 3X6). - Ravindra Jadeja: With the pitch at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium favouring the batting, Jadeja’s experience and style of bowling could be absolutely crucial against DC. The veteran is known for completing his overs in quick time, giving batsmen less time to settle and analyze the fielding set-up. Moreover, the batting is an added bonus. Jadeja is no fluke with the bat at all and can tear apart any bowling line-up when batting.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: Scored 46 runs in the last match against GT, and helped his team get to a big total, With Rachin activating his beast mode in the first two IPL 2024 games, the ever-aggressive Gaikwad has taken a slightly less domineering approach when the New Zealander is on the crease with him. But we all know Gaikwad is a pure match-winner on his day.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 46 runs (36, 4X5, 1X6).
Vice-Captain Options:
- Shivam Dube: The 30-year-old scorched GT bowlers with his ruthless and no hold barred batting approach, smacking the visitors’ bowlers for 51 runs in just 23 balls. That was his 2nd consecutive innings of such high stature, after a 34-run inning against RCB in the IPL 2024 season opener.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 51 runs (23, 2X4, 5X6). - Mustafizur Rahman: The 28-year-old Bangladesh fast-bowler has taken CSK’s bowling threat to an even greater level. He is the current Purple Cap holder, and with the form he has produced in the first two matches, it feels he wants to hold that Purple Cap for the entirety of this season.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 4-0-30-2. - Mitchell Marsh: His all-round skill set makes him a two-way player that guarantees points in any Dream11 team. The Australian is also in good form with the bat and can be a changer for fantasy players as well as Delhi Capitals.
- Tristan Stubbs: The 23-year-old South African was let down by his teammates against the Royals, as DC fell short of the target by 12 runs. DC might be better off promoting Stubbs in the batting order from his current 5th-place position in the DC batting unit.
Dream11 Team Stats In Last Match: 44 runs (23, 2X6, 3X6). - Axar Patel: He might be a bowler first but he is no fluke when he is on the pitch batting. Patel can send the ball out of the park when batting, while his world-class bowling skills make him a premium player.
DC vs CSK Predicted Lineups
Delhi Capitals Expected Playing 11: D Warner, M Marsh, R Bhui, R Pant (C), T Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, K Yadav, A Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, K Ahmed
Chennai Super Kings Expected Playing 11: Rachin Ravindra, R Gaikwad (C), A Rahane, S Dubey, D Mitchell, S Rizvi, R Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), D Chahar, T Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman
DC vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 1
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant
- Batsmen: D Warner, R Gaikwad, S Dube, R Ravindra (C)
- All-rounders: R Jadeja, M Marsh (VC), A Patel, D Mitchell
- Bowlers: K Yadav, M Rahman
DC vs CSK Dream 11 Prediction Team 2
- Wicketkeepers: R Pant
- Batsmen: D Warner (C), T Stubbs, S Dube, R Ravindra (VC), A Rahane
- All-rounders: R Jadeja, M Marsh, A Patel
- Bowlers: K Yadav, M Rahman
Disclaimer: The above teams are based on the data and instincts of the writer. While picking players for your team, consider the points mentioned above, and make your own wise decision.
