IPL Match 2025 Today: CSK vs DC Match Updates, Playing XI, And Where to Watch Live

Super Kings vs Capitals: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Delhi Capitals (DC) today, April 5, 2025, at 3:30 PM IST. The match will take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. Historically, CSK and DC have played 30 IPL matches. CSK has won 19 times, while DC has secured 11 victories.

In the IPL 2025 season, CSK is led by captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni. DC's captain is Axar Patel, who took over after Rishabh Pant's move to the Lucknow Super Giants. Both teams have had mixed performances recently. CSK faced a significant 50-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home.

DC's recent form includes both wins and losses, reflecting their ongoing efforts to find consistency. Fans can watch the live broadcast of the match on Star Sports Network. Live streaming is available on Disney+ Hotstar.

IPL 2025: CSK vs DC Match Date, Time, and Venue

Here are the details for the IPL 2025 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC):

• Date: Saturday, April 5, 2025
• Toss: 3:00 PM IST
• Match Start: 3:30 PM IST
• Venue: M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals Match Today: Key Updates

DC vs CSK: Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bat first.

Delhi Capitals Total Score

• DC Total Score: 183/6 in 20 overs
• Fall of Wickets: 0/1 (J. Fraser-McGurk, 0.5 ov), 54/2 (A. Porel, 6.5 ov), 90/3 (A. Patel, 10.4 ov), 146/4 (S. Rizvi, 16.1 ov), 179/5 (KL Rahul, 19.2 ov), 180/6 (A. Sharma, 19.3 ov)
• Not Out: Tristian Scubbs and Vipraj Nigam
• Yet to bat: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma

@1. Jake Fraser-McGurk OUT: Jake Fraser-McGurk was dismissed early without scoring, falling for 0 off 5 balls. He was caught by Ravichandran Ashwin off the bowling of Khaleel Ahmed in the very first over. Trying to go big, he mistimed a slower delivery and was caught near mid-on.

@2. Abishek Porel OUT: Abishek Porel played a solid knock but fell to Ravindra Jadeja after scoring 33 off 20 balls. He tried to go big but ended up giving a simple catch to Matheesha Pathirana.

@3. Axar Patel (C) OUT: Captain Axar Patel contributed a quick 21 off 14 balls before being bowled by Noor Ahmad. He looked in good touch but was beaten by the spin and lost his stumps.

@4. Sameer Rizvi OUT: Sameer Rizvi scored a handy 20 off 15 balls before falling to Khaleel Ahmed. Trying to accelerate, he mistimed a shot and was caught by Ravindra Jadeja.

@5. KL Rahul (Wk) OUT: KL Rahul played a brilliant innings, scoring 77 off 51 balls, but fell in the final over. Trying to push the score further, he was caught off Matheesha Pathirana’s bowling.

@6. Ashutosh Sharma OUT: Ashutosh Sharma was run out for just 1 run off 1 ball, thanks to a sharp throw from Ravindra Jadeja. Attempting a quick run in the final over, he was caught short.

CSK vs DC: List of Bowlers

Chennai Super Kings Total Score

• CSK Total Score: 158/5 in 18 overs 
• Fall of wickets: 14/1 (R. Ravindra, 1.5 ov), 20/2 (R. Gaikwad, 2.3 ov), 41/3 (D. Conway, 5.3 ov), 65/4 (S. Dube, 9.2 ov), 74/5 (R. Jadeja, 10.4 ov)
• Not Out: MS Dhoni and Vijay Shankar
• Yet to Bat: Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana 

@1. Rachin Ravindra OUT: Rachin Ravindra was dismissed early, scoring just 3 runs off 6 balls. He was caught and bowled by Mukesh Kumar, who delivered a slower ball that Ravindra mistimed while trying to flick. It was a simple return catch for the bowler.

@2. Ruturaj Gaikwad (C) OUT: Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed for just 3 runs off 6 balls. He tried to glance a short delivery from Mitchell Starc but ended up hitting it straight to Jake Fraser-McGurk at deep backward square leg.

@3. Devon Conway OUT: Devon Conway was dismissed for 13 runs off 14 balls. Facing a wrong’un from Vipraj Nigam, he attempted a cross-batted shot against the turn but ended up slicing it high towards cover. Axar Patel safely completed the catch.

@4. Shivam Dube OUT: Shivam Dube was looking dangerous but was dismissed after scoring 18 off 15 balls. He was caught by Tristan Stubbs off the bowling of Vipraj Nigam, who showed great courage to bowl to the aggressive batter.

@5. Ravindra Jadeja OUT: Ravindra Jadeja was dismissed for just 2 runs off 3 balls, trapped LBW by Kuldeep Yadav. The ball skidded on quickly, striking Jadeja in front, and the umpire had no hesitation in raising the finger.

CSK vs DC: List of Bowlers

Super Kings vs Capitals: Key Moments

Result: Delhi Capitals (DC) defeated Chennai Super Kings (CSK) by 25 runs at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

Delhi Capitals Innings:

• Score: 183/6 in 20 overs

Top Performers:

• Axar Patel: Played a captain's knock with a crucial contribution.
• Tristan Stubbs and Jake Fraser-McGurk provided solid starts.

Bowling Highlights (CSK):

• Matheesha Pathirana and Noor Ahmad picked key wickets to restrict DC in the death overs.

Chennai Super Kings Innings:

• Score: 158/5 in 20 overs

Top Performers:

• MS Dhoni: Unbeaten 40+ runs, showcasing his finishing skills but fell short of the target.
• Contributions from Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shivam Dube.

Bowling Highlights (DC):

• Mitchell Starc and Kuldeep Yadav were standout bowlers, applying pressure throughout.

Turning Points:

• DC's strong middle-order contributions set a competitive target of 183.
• CSK's inability to accelerate in the middle overs, despite Dhoni's late heroics, cost them the match.
• Delhi Capitals remain unbeaten this season, while CSK faces another setback in their campaign

CSK vs DC: Head-to-Head Record in IPL History

Here's a summary of the head-to-head record between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the IPL:

• Total Matches: 31
• CSK Wins: 19
• DC Wins: 12

In their recent encounters, Delhi Capitals have shown improvement, winning four out of the last seven matches against Chennai Super Kings. However, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, CSK holds a strong advantage, having won seven out of nine matches against DC.

Key Statistics:

• Highest Total by CSK: 223 runs
• Highest Total by DC: 198 runs
• Most Runs for CSK: MS Dhoni (666 runs)
• Most Runs for DC: Shikhar Dhawan (433 runs)
• Most Wickets for CSK: Dwayne Bravo (19 wickets)
• Most Wickets for DC: Anrich Nortje (10 wickets)

Chennai Super Kings: Full Squad & Playing XI

Here is the full squad and probable playing XI for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2025:

Full Squad:

• Batsmen: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Rahul Tripathi, Devon Conway, Deepak Hooda, Shivam Dube, Vijay Shankar, Shaik Rasheed
• All-rounders: Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton
• Wicketkeepers: MS Dhoni
• Spinners: Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Shreyas Gopal
• Pacers: Matheesha Pathirana, Khaleel Ahmed, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mukesh Choudhary, Nathan Ellis, Gurjapneet Singh
• Others: Rachin Ravindra, Anshul Kamboj, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Andre Siddarth C, Vansh Bedi

Probable Playing XI:

• Rachin Ravindra
• Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
• Rahul Tripathi
• Vijay Shankar / Deepak Hooda
• Ravindra Jadeja
• MS Dhoni (wk)
• Jamie Overton
• Ravichandran Ashwin
• Noor Ahmad
• Matheesha Pathirana
• Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Sub: Jamie Overton is listed as an impact sub in some predictions, but he might also be part of the starting lineup, depending on the team's strategy

Delhi Capitals: Full Squad & Playing XI

Here is the full squad and probable playing XI for Delhi Capitals (DC) in IPL 2025:

Full Squad:

• Batsmen: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari
• All-Rounders: Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam
• Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Abishek Porel
• Spinners: Kuldeep Yadav
• Pacers: Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera
• Others: Sameer Rizvi, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L

Probable Playing XI:

• Jake Fraser-McGurk
• Faf du Plessis
• Abishek Porel (wk)
• KL Rahul (wk)
• Axar Patel (c)
• Tristan Stubbs
• Vipraj Nigam
• Mitchell Starc
• Kuldeep Yadav
• Mohit Sharma
• Mukesh Kumar

Impact Sub: Ashutosh Sharma or Sameer Rizvi could be considered as impact subs, depending on the team's strategy

Where and How to Watch CSK vs DC Live Streaming Today?

To watch the CSK vs DC match live today, you can follow these options:

Live Streaming Details:

• India: The match will be live-streamed on JioCinema (app and website) for free, offering multiple language options and 4K resolution.
• TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network will telecast the match in various languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and more.

International Broadcast:

• Australia: Foxtel, Fox Cricket, Kayo Sports, and Kayo Freebies.
• Bangladesh: T Sports HD and T Sports App.
• Pakistan: Tapmad App.
• UK & Ireland: Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.
• USA & Canada: Willow TV.
• South Africa: SuperSport.