Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings: IPL Qualifier 1 Match Prediction, Fantasy XI Tips & Probable XI

In the 1st Qualifier of IPL 2021, Delhi Capitals will take on Chennai Super Kings in Dubai on Sunday. Rishabh Pant's DC has defeated MS Dhoni's CSK in both the legs of the tournament in this season.

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Match Details

Date – Sunday, October 10, 2021
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Match Preview:

Delhi Capitals would be relieved with the form Prithvi Shaw has shown in their last league stage match against RCB. However, middle-order looks worrying at the moment, Pant hasn't shown the destructive batting that's expected of him yet. DC may look to bring in Sam Billings in place of Hetmeyer. 

Delhi's bowling is arguably the best in the 2nd leg of IPL 2021. The likes of Nortje, Rabada & Avesh Khan have constantly troubled the batters. Axar Patel & Ashwin are also capable of providing breakthroughs at important times for the Capitals. 

Chennai Super Kings in form opener Ruturaj Gaikwad was not able to perform in the last few matches, which eventually ended up in a defeat for CSK. CSK also has the same weak middle order problem as DC. Apart from Rayudu, none of the middle order batters have shown intent to score. However, Robin Uthappa, Ravindra Jadeja & Moeen Ali may come in handy in any situation.

Chennai pace attack leader Josh Hazlewood went for plenty in the last match, CSK may think about bringing in Lungi Ngidi in place of him. Shardul Thakur has consistently provided important wickets & Deepak Chahar is also capable of lethal bowling. 

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Match Prediction:

It will be a closely fought match between the top teams. Both teams have faced defeats in their last match, however, CSK is on a roll and has lost 3 back to back matches going into the playoffs.

DC v CSK Head-to-Head:

• Total – 25
• Delhi Capitals – 10
• Chennai Super Kings – 15

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Team News: 

There are no injury updates in either side since their last match. 

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Probable Playing XI:

• Delhi Capitals - Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ripal Patel, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje
• Chennai Super Kings - Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood

DC v CSK: IPL Qualifier 1 Match Fantasy XI:

• Wicket-keeper - Rishabh Pant
• Batters - Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Faf du Plessis, Shikhar Dhawan (VC), Prithvi Shaw
• All-rounders - Dwayne Bravo,  Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja
• Bowlers - Shardul Thakur, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan