CSK vs DC Dream11 Prediction: IPL 2025 Match 17 Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report & Top Picks

The 17th match of the IPL 2025 is going to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk), Chennai, between the Chennai Super Kings and the undefeated Delhi Capitals (CSK vs DC). While the Delhi Capitals are in jubilant spirits after winning two matches, the CSK is licking its wounds from two losses and will be eager to stage a comeback on its home ground.

Match Overview

• Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Match 17, IPL 2025
• Date: April 6, 2025
• Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema

🌤 Pitch Report & Weather Conditions

The Chepauk track has been known to be slow and spin-friendly traditionally. The pitch will dry up during the match, providing turn and grip to spinners. Winning teams may prefer batting first in order to score a fighting total.

• Average 1st innings score: 163
• Weather: Clear skies with temperatures around 25°C
• Dew Factor: Expected to play a small role in the second innings

CSK vs DC Probable Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (CSK):

1. Rachin Ravindra
2. Rahul Tripathi
3. Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
4. Shivam Dube
5. Vijay Shankar
6. Ravindra Jadeja
7. MS Dhoni (wk)
8. Jamie Overton
9. Ravichandran Ashwin
10. Noor Ahmad
11. Khaleel Ahmed

Impact Player: Matheesha Pathirana

Delhi Capitals (DC):

1. Faf du Plessis
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Abishek Porel (wk)
4. KL Rahul
5. Axar Patel (c)
6. Tristan Stubbs
7. Ashutosh Sharma
8. Vipraj Nigam
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Mohit Sharma

🔥 Top Player Picks for Dream11

✅ Rachin Ravindra (CSK)

• A bright spark in CSK’s batting lineup
• Scores in last 5 T20 innings: 0, 41, 65*, 48, 69
• Strong against both spin and pace

✅ Mitchell Starc (DC)

• Took 5 wickets in the previous game vs SRH
• Bowling figures in last five T20s: 5/35, 3/42, 2/45, 1/21, 0/31

✅ Matheesha Pathirana (CSK)

• Reliable death bowler for CSK
• 36 wickets in 20 IPL matches since 2023
• Economy under 8 in a high-scoring league

✅ Noor Ahmad (CSK)

• Top wicket-taker this season (9 wickets in 3 matches)
• Wreaked havoc at Chepauk with 4/18 vs MI

Player to Avoid

• Jamie Overton (CSK): Unlikely to be effective on the Chepauk pitch and bats too low to fetch meaningful fantasy points.

CSK vs DC Dream11 Teams

Dream11 Team 1: Small League (Safe Pick)

CSK vs DC Dream11 Team 2: Grand League (Risky Pick)

High-risk, high-reward with differential picks