IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in CSK vs DC Match 17

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns with the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 17th match of the IPL 2025 season at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Saturday, April 5.

Led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK is currently at the eighth rank in the standings with one win and two losses. They started their season with a four-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians. Later, they suffered two defeats over RCB by 50 runs and RR by six runs.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are occupying the second rank with two consecutive wins. They started their campaign with a one-wicket close win over LSG. Later, they continued their winning form over SRH by seven wickets.

Without any further ado, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals encounter, Match 17.

3 Players to watch out for in CSK vs DC Match 17

1. KL Rahul

KL Rahul, the Delhi Capitals' top-order batter, played his first game of the IPL 2025 season against the Sunrisers Hyderabad, scoring only 15 runs. However, his intent in scoring runs through attacking gameplay was exceptional.

Playing, who played for five IPL teams, scored 520 runs in the last IPL season at an average of 37.14 with a strike rate of 136.12. He smacked four fifty-plus scores in the IPL 2024 season.

2. Rachin Ravindra

CSK opening batter Rachin Ravindra has scored 106 runs from three innings. He is one of the consistent batters for the CSK franchise and he would be aiming to continue his good form in this game as well.

Ravindra, who played for CSK last season, scored 222 runs from 10 games at an average of 22.20 with a strike rate of 160.86. However, since then, he has improved a lot with respect to his batting.

3. Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis, the DC top-order batter, has played two innings, scoring 79 runs. With Faf having an idea of his former franchise, CSK, he would be hoping to play another good knock for the Capitals.

Du Plessis, who was part of the RCB set-up in IPL 2024, scored 438 runs from 15 innings at an average of 29.2 with a strike rate of 161.62, amassing four fifty-plus scores. With him being in good form, he would be aiming to go out all guns blazing.

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