IPL 2024 – Match 13, DC vs CHE Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Chennai Super Kings entered the contest with two consecutive wins, while Delhi Capitals faced consecutive defeats.
The Delhi Capitals (DC) and the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are set to face off on March 31 at the Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA International Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. The match is scheduled to commence at 7:30 PM and marks the third encounter for both teams in IPL 2024.
Delhi Capitals suffered a 4-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings (PBKS) in their tournament opener on March 23, followed by a 12-run loss to Rajasthan Royals (RR) on March 28.
CSK kicked off their campaign with a 6-wicket win over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22, later dominating Gujarat Titans (GT) with a convincing 63-run victory on March 26.
Chennai Super Kings has emerged victorious in 4 of the previous 5 encounters between these two teams. The most recent victory for Delhi over CSK dates back to a low-scoring match in IPL 2021. Chennai had set a target of 137 for DC but eventually lost by 3 wickets.
What to expect?
The Vizag Stadium pitch has hosted 13 IPL matches prior to this one. Scoring runs has proven challenging due to the slow pace of the wicket. Bowlers who excel in delivering cutters and slower balls will find success here. Batsmen who can adapt quickly to the pace and bounce of the pitch in the initial stages will be able to accumulate runs effectively.
DC vs CHE Toss prediction
The venue is renowned for its bowler-friendly surface, yet a newly prepared pitch is anticipated to provide assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. Historically, teams winning the toss have opted to bowl first, as only three times has the team batting first emerged victorious in T20 matches played here.
Strengths and Weaknesses
CSK’s Strengths
In their match against the Gujarat Titans, the Chennai Super Kings secured a comfortable victory, largely thanks to the outstanding performance from Rachin Ravindra at the beginning of the innings.
Even in the absence of Devon Conway, CSK can count on his fellow national team members to provide the franchise with a strong start. Their bowling has also been commendable at the start of the season.
In the opening match of IPL 2024, CSK and RCB competed against each other. Within just ten deliveries, Mustafizur Rahman dismissed four key players from RCB’s top order.
CSK’s Weaknesses
CSK is anxiously waiting for both their key players, Ajinkya Rahane and Ravindra Jadeja to get back in their usual form, Where Rahane struggled to get in the first two matches of the season and Jadeja is still looking for his first dismissal of this year’s IPL season.
Both the players are an important asset to the team and their contributions are very important to both the fans as well as for the CSK’s management.
DC’s Strengths
DC’s bowling side will be feeling a bit comfortable because of the return in the form of left-hand Indian pacer, Khaleel Ahmad and Axar Patel. They both were struggling to get back their form in this season which they got back in the match vs RR in Jaipur.
DC’s Weaknesses
DC were very hopeful after the return of Anrich Nortje this season for their second match vs RR. Still, he could not deliver big and was thrashed all over the park by Riyan Parag and Co. for an economy over twelve.
Mukesh Kumar another DC’s pacer was not able to leave his mark in the last match vs RR and went giving away runs for an economy over twelve. However, both of them managed to get a wicket in their column.
Conclusion
In anticipation of the upcoming clash between CSK and DC, cricket fans are eagerly awaiting a spectacle of skill and strategy. Both teams boast formidable lineups, promising an enthralling battle on the field.
As CSK prepares to take on DC, all eyes will be on their star players to deliver standout performances and set the tone for the match and it will be interesting to watch the first match of this year’s IPL season as well at the Vizag Stadium.
