IPL 2025: Not Ruturaj Gaikwad, MS Dhoni to Captain Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play their next match against Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. But this time, Ruturaj Gaikwad will not be leading the team. He got injured during the match against Rajasthan Royals, which CSK lost.

Because Ruturaj has not recovered from his hand injury, MS Dhoni is likely to become the captain again. This news will make CSK fans very happy. It will bring back many memories, as MS Dhoni has led CSK to five IPL trophies in the past.

MS Dhoni had stepped down from captaincy in 2024. Just before the tournament started, he handed over the captain’s role to Ruturaj Gaikwad. Many fans were sad, but they supported the new captain. However, CSK could not reach the playoffs that year.

In the 2025 season, CSK won their first match. After that, they lost two matches in a row. Then, they defeated Mumbai Indians in an exciting match. But again, they lost two back-to-back matches — one against Royal Challengers Bangalore and another against Rajasthan Royals.

Now, their next match is against Delhi Capitals. Delhi has played two matches so far and they have not lost any. They are still unbeaten in the tournament.

MS Dhoni coming back as captain will bring new hope to the team. He is very experienced and calm. Many fans still believe he is the best leader in the IPL. If he leads the team against Delhi, it could lift the team’s spirit.

CSK will be playing in front of their home crowd at Chepauk. The fans love Dhoni a lot and always cheer for him loudly. This match will be very important for CSK as they need to bounce back after two losses.

All eyes will be on MS Dhoni and his captaincy. Can he guide the team to another win? Will CSK stop Delhi’s winning run? These are the big questions before this match.

Chennai Super Kings need to perform well in the next games to stay in the race for the playoffs. With Dhoni possibly back as captain, fans will be hoping for a strong comeback from the team.