CSK VS DC: IPL 2023 55th Pre-match Predictions

Read to find out who will win the IPL match between Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings of Match 55 in IPL 2023.

The Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals will lock horns in the 55th match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023. Both the teams are high on confidence and would look to translate their momentum into two more valuable points in the crucial stages of the league.

Basic information about the match:

🗓️ Date10-May-23
⏰ Time7:30 PM
🏏 TeamsChennai Super Kings VS Delhi Capitals
⚡ Match55
🏟️ VenueChennai

CSK Players List and Role

Chennai Super Kings is the most successful team in the history of the Indian Premier League.
PlayerRole
MS Dhoni (c)Batter/Wicket-keeper
Devon ConwayBatter
Ruturaj GaikwadBatter
Ambati RayuduBatter/Wicket-keeper
Subhranshu SenapatiBatsmen
Moeen AliAll-Rounder
Shivam DubeAll-Rounder
Rajvardhan HangargekarBowler
Dwaine PretoriusAll-Rounder
Mitchell SantnerBowler
Ravindra JadejaAll-Rounder
Tushar DeshpandeBowler
Akash SinghBowler
Matheesha PathiranaBowler
Simarjeet SinghBowler
Deepak ChaharBowler
Prashant SolankiBowler
Maheesh TheekshanaBowler
Ajinkya RahaneBatter
Ben StokesAll-Rounder
Shaik RasheedBatter
Nishant SindhuAll-Rounder
Sisanda MagalaBowler
Ajay MandalAll-Rounder
Bhagath VarmaAll-Rounder

DC Players List and Role

Delhi Capitals (formerly Delhi Daredevils) are a franchise cricket team based in Delhi that plays in the Indian Premier League (IPL).
PlayerRole
Abhishek PorelBatter/Wicket-keeper
Axar PatelAll-Rounder
Prithvi ShawBatter
Anrich NortjeBowler
David Warner (c)Batter
Mitchell MarshAll-Rounder
Sarfaraz KhanBatter
Kamlesh NagarkotiBowler
Mustafizur RahmanBowler
Kuldeep YadavBowler
Khaleel AhmedBowler
Chetan SakariyaBowler
Lalit YadavAll-Rounder
Ripal PatelAll-Rounder
Yash DhullBatter
Rovman PowellBatter
Pravin DubeyBowler
Lungi NgidiBowler
Vicky OstwalAll-Rounder
Aman KhanAll-Rounder
Phil SaltWicket-keeper
Ishant SharmaBowler
Mukesh KumarBowler
Manish PandeyBatter
Rilee RossouwBatter

First Face-Off

Chennai and Delhi have faced each other in 27 matches in IPL. Out of these 27 games, Chennai have won 17 whereas Delhi have come out victorious on 10.

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, both had an amazing start to their TATA IPL journey as the former made it to the semi-finals and the latter made it to the finals. Both the teams faced each other for the first time in the league stages on 1 May 2008 in the 20th match of the league. It was in this match that Virender Sehwag played wonderfully. Delhi Capitals won the game comfortably.

Previous IPL Results

Both teams share a landslide record when it comes to facing each other in the IPL. Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals have faced each other a total of 27 times out of which, 17 games are won by Chennai Super Kings, and 10 are won by the Delhi Capitals. 

Previous Results

YearTournamentWinnerMargin
08-May-20222022 IPLCSK91 Runs
10-Oct-20212021 IPLCSK4 Wickets
4-Oct-20212021 IPLDC3 Wickets
10-Apr-20212021 IPLDC7 Wickets
17-Oct-20202020 IPLDC5 Wickets
25-Sep-20202020 IPLDC44 Runs
10-May-20192019 IPLCSK6 Wickets
1-May-20192019 IPLCSK6 Wickets
26-Mar-20192019 IPLCSK80 runs
18-May-20182018 IPLDC34 runs
30-Apr-20182018 IPLCSK13 runs
11-Mar-20152015 IPLDC6 wickets
8-Apr-20152015 IPLCSK1 run
4-May-20142014 IPLCSK8 wickets
20-Apr-20142014 IPLCSK93 runs
13-May-20132013 IPLCSK33 runs
17-Apr-20132013 IPLCSK86 runs
24-May-20122012 IPLCSK9 wickets
11-May-20122012 IPLCSK86 runs
9-Apr-20122012 IPLDC8 wickets
11-May-20112011 IPLCSK18 runs
14-Apr-20102010 IPLDD6 wickets
18-Mar-20102010 IPLCSK5 wickets
1-May-20092009 IPLCSK18 runs
22-Apr-20092009 IPLDC9 runs
7-May-20082008 IPLCSK4 wickets
1-May-20082008 IPLDC8 wickets

Pre-match Analysis

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals the unequal rivalry of IPL. Check the Head to Head stats, predictions and betting odds.

Both the teams are in amazing form and would like to continue the same. It looks like we are all set for a thriller as both teams clash in CSK’s fortress.   

Probable Best Batter of the Match

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in sensational form in this year’s IPL as well. He has scored at an amazing strike rate and has been a consistent match-winner for the Chennai Super Kings. The opener has played wonderfully so far and would like to continue his form on his team’s home ground. This is the reason why Ruturaj Gaikwad may be the best batter of the match.

Probable Best Bowler of the Match

Ravinder Jadeja has trapped multiple batters in the magic of his spin bowling. He has bowled economically and has also picked up wickets at crucial moments to ensure that Chennai Super Kings restrict the opponent from scoring runs. The offie is in red-hot form. This is the reason why he may be the best bowler of the match between Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals.

Match Details

Chennai Super Kings will be up against the Delhi Capitals in the 55th Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 10th May 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset. 

Pitch Report

The curators in Chennai produce dry, brittle pitches that are said to be spin-friendly. It has remained a respectable field for batters over the years, but it is not the pitch where large runs are scored. Chepauk Cricket Stadium typically hosts low-scoring contests. A sluggish surface gives the spinners comfort, therefore fielding an extra spinner in this situation is not a terrible idea. The Chepauk ground pitch won’t have much grass, thus speed bowlers could not benefit much from it. However, medium pacers who vary their bowling style might be successful.

Today’s match prediction: Final Thoughts

It looks like we are in store for a cracker of a contest between both sides who have performed immensely well till now. Both the teams have quality spin attacks for the Chepauk pitch and it will be dependent on the batsmen to turn the game. Seeing the form, it looks like Chennai Super Kings might end up winning this match.