CSK vs DC, MA Chidambaram Stadium Pitch Report: How will the surface at Chepauk play for today's match?
CSK has suffered back-to-back losses — including their heaviest-ever defeat at Chepauk against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and a narrow miss against Rajasthan Royals (RR). With the team returning home this Saturday, they'll be hoping to turn things around at their fortress.
However, concerns linger over captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s fitness after he sustained an injury in the previous game. Should he be unavailable, veteran MS Dhoni is expected to take over the captaincy reins once again.
Frustration has also been building within the CSK camp regarding pitch conditions. Following the RCB loss, head coach Stephen Fleming was seen inspecting the surface with the curator. He later voiced concerns about the Chepauk pitches, which have failed to offer the spin support CSK had banked on while assembling their squad.
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Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals look in commanding form. Their blend of experienced players and rising stars has clicked early in the tournament. Faf du Plessis, still going strong at 40, continues to impress, while Mitchell Starc has been lethal with the ball — grabbing eight wickets in just two games at an average of 9.62.
DC will also be eyeing a rare feat: breaking their 15-year losing streak at Chepauk. Their last win at the venue came in 2010 — when current DC coach Hemang Badani was donning the CSK jersey.
CSK vs DC Pitch report
An afternoon game at Chepauk will add to the spin quotient at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. While the surface has been slow and slow at the start, there has been assistance for the seamers as well in IPL 2025. However, that could be shortened with the afternoon start.