IPL 2024, DC vs CSK: Delhi Opt To Bat Against Spirited Chennai; Check Playing XIs

Visakhapatnam: Delhi Capitals (DC) are gearing up for a crucial clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Visakhapatnam, which serves as their temporary home ground for the ongoing tournament.

DC coach Ricky Ponting expressed confidence in his team’s ability to excel in this setting, emphasizing the importance of winning home games in tournaments. With the return of key players like Rishabh Pant and efforts to improve the pitch conditions, DC aims to make Visakhapatnam a fortress.

However, Super Kings, known for their prowess at home, presents a formidable challenge. As they play their first away game this season, CSK’s bowling consultant Eric Simons underlined the need for quick adaptation to unfamiliar conditions. The pitch at Visakhapatnam is expected to offer assistance to both pacers and spinners, with some grass rolled in to provide bounce and swing.

Capitals, having suffered two losses in away games, are determined to display more intent and aggression, as promised by Ponting. The clash between the two sides promises an intriguing battle, with DC looking to capitalize on their “home” advantage against CSK’s seasoned lineup.

Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: Prithvi Shaw, David Warner, Mitchell Marsh, Rishabh Pant(w/c), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sumit Kumar, Anrich Nortje, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed

Delhi Capitals Subs: Sumit Kumar, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar Salam, Praveen Dubey, Jake Fraser-McGurk

Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Rachin Ravindra, Ajinkya Rahane, Daryl Mitchell, Ravindra Jadeja, Sameer Rizvi, MS Dhoni(w), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Matheesha Pathirana, Mustafizur Rahman

Chennai Super Kings Subs: Shivam Dube, Shardul Thakur, Shaik Rasheed, Moeen Ali, Mitchell Santner