CSK vs DC Toss Update, IPL 2025: Not MS Dhoni! Ruturaj Gaikwad Leads Chennai Super Kings- Playing 11, Captain's Quotes, Pitch Report

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CSK vs DC Toss, Playing 11 Update for IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel opted to bat first after winning the toss against Chennai Super Kings at the Chepauk in Chennai on April 5, 2025 (Saturday).

After winning the toss, Axar Patel said: We are going to bat first. Feels like there'll be help for the bowlers. Expect it to get slower as the game progresses. In our team, we have a few players who have captained other franchises and that helps me a lot. Same combination. Faf is not fit for this game, Sameer Rizvi is playing.

Meanwhile CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad said: We were looking to bat as well. Looks a bit dry. It's a bit cloudy, won't change much. You always want momentum in T20 cricket. Overall, the chat has been positive. Fielding is something which we can improve day by day. We want to be proactive. Elbow is good. Conway comes in for Overton. Mukesh comes in from Tripathi.

CSK vs DC Playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Vijay Shankar, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni(w), Ravichandran Ashwin, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Khaleel Ahmed, Matheesha Pathirana.

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul(w), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.

CSK vs DC Pitch Report

It's hot in Chennai with a light breeze, and the boundaries are on the shorter side-64m and 70m square, 78m straight. The pitch is dry, firm, and has no grass, typical of Chepauk conditions.

Batting may not be easy early on, with the surface likely to play two-paced. Spin will play a key role, and new batters might take time to adjust. Building partnerships and smart strike rotation will be crucial to posting a big total.

MS Dhoni Rumour

It was speculated early on that MS Dhoni would lead the side as Ruturaj Gaikwad's availability for the match was in doubts as he was hit on the elbow.