DC vs CSK- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals (DC), IPL 2021 Qualifier 1

Updated - 10 Oct 2021, 10:54 AM

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Chennai Super Kings will collide against Delhi Capitals in the Qualifier 1 match of IPL 2021. The clash will take place at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 10. The team that wins the match will make a place in the final of IPL 2021. During the group stage encounters against Delhi Capitals, CSK lost on both occasions.

CSK finished on the 2nd spot in the points table after the group stage with 18 points. The team played 14 matches, out of which they won 9 and lost 5. On the other hand, DC played 14 games, winning 10 and losing only 4. DC finished on the top spot in the points table with 20 points. Ahead of DC vs CSK Qualifier 1 match of IPL 2021, here we take a glance at Chennai Super Kings‘ predicted playing XI in the match.

DC vs CSK- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Predicted Playing XI Against Delhi Capitals (DC), IPL 2021 Qualifier 1

Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad celebrates his maiden IPL hundred against Rajasthan Royals in IPL. Credits: IPL

Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the opener of the team in the Qualifier 1 match. With his spectacular batting, Gaikwad has earned a lot of limelight in IPL 2021. In 14 games, he has scored 533 runs at an average of 44.41. He has also smacked 3 half-centuries and 1 unbeaten century.

Faf du Plessis

Faf du Plessis Bleeding Knee
Faf du Plessis. Image Credits: BCCI

Faf du Plessis will be the other opener for CSK in the Qualifier 1 match. The duo of Ruturaj and Faf has done a commendable job for the team in IPL 2021, smashing crucial partnerships for the opening wickets. Faf is the highest run-getter for the team with 546 runs in 14 games at an average of 45.50. He has also slammed 5 fifties.

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Moeen Ali

Moeen Ali, Chennai Super Kings
Moeen Ali (Image Credit: Twitter)

Moeen Ali has done a impressive job while batting at no.3 spot for CSK in IPL 2021. The left-handed batsman has managed to score runs in the middle-overs. In 13 innings, he has mustered 304 runs at an average of 23.38 and 1 half-century. Moeen Ali will also be part of the next game.

Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina
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Suresh Raina was replaced by Robin Uthappa in the last few games. After CSK qualified for playoffs, the team gave few opportunities to Robin Uthappa. However, the right-handed batsman completely failed in the batting getting out for low scores. Hence, the team might rope in Suresh Raina for an important game like Qualifier 1.

Ambati Rayudu

Ambati Rayudu
Ambati Rayudu. Credits: IPL

Ambati Rayudu is a bankable player for CSK at the middle-order. When the top-order has struggled to pile up runs, Ambati Rayudu has given a lot of support to the team in the batting department. In 12 innings, the right-handed batter has piled up 256 runs at an average of 32 and 2 fifties. He also owns a impressive strike rate of 153+.

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MS Dhoni (C &WK)

MS Dhoni
MS Dhoni (Image Credit: Twitter)

MS Dhoni will be the captain of the team in the next game as well. The wicket-keeper batsman has not able to impress fans with his batting, but as skipper, Dhoni has been impressive in IPL 2021. CSK was the first team to qualify for playoffs. He has also guided bowlers with his analytical skills. In 10 innings, the right-handed batsman has scored 96 runs at an average of 13.71.

Ravindra Jadeja

Ravindra Jadeja, IPL 2021
Ravindra Jadeja vs KKR. (Photo: IPL)

Ravindra Jadeja has done a magnificent job for the team with batting and bowling. In 11 innings, he has scored 227 runs at an amazing average of 75.66 with 1 unbeaten fifty. In 14 games, the left-arm spinner has also picked 10 wickets while bowling at an economy of 6.80. Jadeja will definitely be part of the next game against the Delhi Capitals.

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Dwayne Bravo

Dwayne Bravo, Chennai Super Kings
Dwayne Bravo (Image Credit: Twitter)

Dwayne Bravo will be another confirmed player in the playing XI for CSK in the next match. In 9 games, the West Indies player has executed an exceptional bowling show. He has grabbed 13 wickets at an average of 30.23. Especially in the last few games, Bravo has come up with impressive spells while bowling.

Shardul Thakur

Shardul Thakur
Shardul Thakur. (Photo: IPL)

Shardul Thakur is the leading wicket-taker for CSK in IPL 2021. In 14 games, the right-arm pacer has scalped 18 wickets at an average of 25.16. In the last game, he picked a 3-wicket haul. Thakur is in great form and has managed to pick crucial wickets for the team.

Deepak Chahar

Deepak Chahar, Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2021
Deepak Chahar (Image Credit: Twitter)

Deepak Chahar will be another pacer that CSK will pick in the next game. The right-arm pacer has picked 13 wickets in 13 games at an average of 30.23. He has bowled match-winning spells in few games. He is the prime pacer for the team.

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Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood, IPL 2021
Josh Hazlewood. (Photo: IPL)

Josh Hazlewood joined the CSK squad in the UAE leg and bowled few good spells for the team. In 7 games, he has scalped 7 wickets at an average of 33.57. With a match-winning spell in one game, he also bagged the man of the match award. Hazlewood will also play in the Qualifier 1 match.

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