Another high-scoring contest could be on the cards as we head into today’s double-header, with the second match featuring CSK vs DC in Chennai.
CSK are under pressure after six straight losses at Chepauk. Sanju Samson has struggled in IPL 2026, with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and T Natarajan enjoying good match-ups against him. Shivam Dube remains a key threat against Natarajan, while Samson and Gaikwad are still searching for an impactful opening stand.
CSK Probable XI: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Ayush Mhatre, Sarfaraz Khan, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Prashant Veer, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed,Matt Henry
Impact subs:Anshul Kamboj, Rahul Chahar,Kartik Sharma
Injuries/Unavailabilities: With MS Dhoni still on the sidelines, CSK may get a big boost from Dewald Brevis
Watch Live Streaming: Fans can watch the CSK vs DC match live on the app and website of JioHotstar.
Toss Time: 7:00 PM
Pitch report: Unlike Kolkata and Guwahati, this venue is not expected to be affected by rain,Conditions are set for a flat, batting-friendly pitch, with another high-scoring contest likely on the cards.
Head to head: Chennai Super Kings hold a strong edge over Delhi Capitals at Chepauk, leading 19–12 overall. In their last eight meetings at this venue, Delhi have managed just one win, which came in the previous season.
For DC, their bowlers have been in good form and have shown confidence even in the absence of Mitchell Starc. With batters like Sameer Rizvi, KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs in touch, and David Miller looking dangerous despite the last-ball defeat in their previous game, the side appears well balanced going into this match.
DC Probable XI: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Impact subs: Sameer Rizvi, Ashutosh Sharma
Injuries/Unavailabilities: Starc is unavailable, while all other players are available for selection.
CSK are close to matching their worst-ever IPL start, with four straight losses a real concern. Their batting has struggled with Samson and Gaikwad out of form, while DC arrive more settled despite a narrow defeat last game. The next two Chepauk matches could define CSK’s season quickly.