The match 67 of IPL 2023 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on Saturday, 20th May promises to be an exciting contest. Delhi is on the ninth position in the points table, while Chennai is on the second position.
DC, led by David Warner, have won five and lost eight matches so far, while CSK, captained by MS Dhoni have won seven and lost five matches in their campaign. In their last match, DC secured a comfortable win against the Punjab Kings (PBKS). Meanwhile, CSK suffered a huge loss against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in their last match.
Two highly skilled teams are set to collide in what promises to be an exciting match. With both the teams eager to secure their sixth and eighth win in the IPL 2023. Both teams have played thirteen matches in this season. Delhi has won 10 games, while Chennai has won 18 games so far in the head to head encounters.
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Here are three player battles to watch out for during DC vs CSK match:
1) David Warner vs Deepak Chahar
When it comes to T20s, David Warner has faced difficulties scoring against the bowling of Deepak Chahar, managing only 55 runs from 54 deliveries with the CSK pacer dismissing him twice. With Chahar in fine form and Warner also in good touch, their clash promises to be a thrilling highlight of the match.
2) Moeen Ali vs Kuldeep Yadav
Another exciting battle awaits between Chennai Super Kings’ star all-rounder, Moeen Ali, and Delhi Capitals’ renowned spinner, Kuldeep Yadav. Their encounters have witnessed an exhilarating back-and-forth, with both players having their moments of dominance. While Moeen Ali has an impressive strike rate of over 200 against Kuldeep with the bat, the star spinner has managed to dismiss Ali twice in the shortest format.
3) Shivam Dube vs Mitchell Marsh
A highly intriguing matchup to watch out for is between Shivam Dube and Mitchell Marsh. Surprisingly, the Australian all-rounder has consistently outperformed Dube in T20s, restricting him to a mere nine runs from 11 deliveries while also dismissing him twice. This battle between Dube and Marsh adds an extra layer of excitement to the game.