Key match-ups, analysis, form, team news, weather forecast, tickets, TV and streaming information, odds, predictions and more ahead of the latest encounter in the 2023 IPL
Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals in the 2023 Indian Premier League.
The match is scheduled to start at 7.30pm local time (3pm BST) on Wednesday, May 10.
The match will be played at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai.
Chennai Super Kings, who currently lie second place in the IPL standings, will be hoping to get the better of Dehli Capitals who find themselves rock bottom.
However, the Capitals, who have mostly struggled this season, won convincingly against Royal Challengers Bangalore at the weekend, after beating Gujarat Titans in a thrilling low scoring affair a week ago. Under the leadership of captain David Warner, the Capitals have looked resurgent in the last two games and will be looking to build on a strong batting performance against RCB at the Chepauk.
The Super Kings won their last match against Mumbai Indians after a strong performance with the ball restricted their opponents to 139 for 8. Matheesha Pathirana was the pick of the bowlers, picking up 3 for 15 off his four overs. This was a key victory for CSK, as they look to strengthen their position towards the top of the IPL table.
Chennai Super Kings superstar MS Dhoni [AFP via Getty Images]
Delhi Capitals' Anrich Nortje missed their last game against Royal Challengers Bangalore after he flew back to South Africa. There is no indication that he will be back for this game.
Ben Stokes has not played since CSK's opening two games in this year's IPL. He continues to struggle with a knee injury and he injured his toe before the game against Mumbai Indians on April 9.
Dhoni is likely to stick with medium pacer Deepak Chahar following his return from injury in the match against Lucknow Super Giants, which was abandoned due to rain.
CSK's strong pace attack of Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande and Matheesha Pathirana will look to trouble Dehli's top order, who have struggled for runs all season. However, Capitals opener Phil Salt made an exceptional 87 off 45 balls against RCB and was supported by a good innings from South African Rilee Russouw. Chennai's seam attack will have to deal with a more confident Dehli top order and a pair of Australians, David Warner and Mitch Marsh, who will be desperate to play a statement innings in this year's IPL.
CSK's top order is perhaps the best in the IPL and will look to take on the Dehli Capital's attack. Devon Conway, Shivam Dube and Akinjkya Rahane have all excelled at points this season and the Capitals will have their work cut out to keep the runs down.
Matches played: 27
Chennai Super Kings wins: 17
Delhi Capitals wins: 10
Warm and clear in Chennai, with temperatures around 31 degrees Celsius come the start of play.
Phil Salt celebrates a half-century for Delhi Capitals [AFP via Getty Images]
Chennai Super Kings: MS Dhoni (c), Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ambati Rayudu, Subhranshu Senapati, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Rajvardhan Hangargekar, Dwaine Pretorius, Mitchell Santner, Ravindra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chowdhary, Matheesha Pathirana, Simarjeet Singh, Deepak Chahar, Prashant Solanki, Maheesh Theekshana, Ajinkya Rahane, Ben Stokes, Shaik Rasheed, Nishant Sidhu, Kyle Jamieson (injured, replaced by Sisanda Magala), Ajay Mandal, Bhagath Verma
Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (injured), David Warner (c), Prithvi Shaw, Ripal Patel, Rovman Powell, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Mitchell Marsh, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Chetan Sakariya, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Khaleel Ahmed, Lungi Ngidi, Mustafizur Rahman, Aman Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Praveen Dubey, Vicky Ostwal, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw
Chennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Aijinkya Rahane, Shivam Dube, MS Dhoni, Moeen Ali, Ravindra Jadeja, Deepak Chahar, Matheesha Pathirana, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana
Delhi Capitals: David Warner, Phil Salt, Mitchell Marsh, Rilee Rossouw, Axar Patel, Manish Pandey, Aman Hakim Khan, Kuldeep Yadav, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Ripal Patel.
Chennai Super Kings are the hot favourites with a best price available of 8/11 in places. Delhi Capitals are as long as 5/4 for the win.
The Capitals will look to carry on their good form after two victories, but this might prove too challenging against CSK who will look to take the game away from Dehli with their strong batting lineup.
In the UK, Sky Sports have exclusive rights to this year's tournament, with matches available on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Cricket.
Fans in India can watch all the action on Star Sports.
Elsewhere in the world, viewers in Australia can watch the IPL on Fox Sports while in New Zealand, Sky Sport will provide coverage.
Willow TV and Flow Sports will broadcast the tournament in the United States and the Caribbean, respectively.
Fans in MENA can catch the action on beIN Sports while in South Africa, SuperSport have the rights.
If you are watching from the Middle East, you'll be able to view the game on Times Internet.
People from Bangladesh can watch the game on Gazi TV.
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