Tata IPL 2022 – CSK vs DC, match preview, predicted lineups

Chennai Super Kings take on Delhi Capitals for the first time in Tata IPL 2022 as the season moves ahead. Both teams will be looking for a win here.

Date & Time : 8th May 2022, 7:30 PM IST

Venue : Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy, Mumbai

Chennai Super Kings have had one of their worst campaigns thus far in the IPL and are languishing in the bottom half of the table with no real hopes of qualification. They will play for pride here.

CSK are currently ninth in the points table after 10 games with 6 points.

Chennai batsman need to be in good touch for the final few games coming up to give their team a chance. While bowling wise they have the bowlers to trouble opponents and need to come good.

CSK have won their games against RCB, MI & SRH. They have lost to KKR, LSG, PBKS (2), SRH, GT & RCB.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have had a better campaign and they need to keep winning to ensure playoff spots.

DC are currently fifth in the points table after 10 games with 10 points.

Delhi batsman are in great touch and they need to make it count. Bowling wise they have the bowlers and just need to deliver on the day.

DC have won their games against, MI, KKR (2), PBKS & SRH. They have lost to GT, LSG (2), RCB & RR.

In terms of the head to head, CSK lead 16-10 to DC out of the 26 played.

As for the wicket, the batsman will get assistance and bowlers with precision being rewarded.

Team news and possible lineups

There are no fresh injury concerns for both sides at the moment.

CSK XI : Gaikwad, Conway, Ali, Uthappa, Rayudu, R. Jadeja, Dhoni (C&WK), Pretorius/D. Bravo, S. Singh, Theekshana, Choudhary.

DC XI : Warner, Shaw/M. Singh, M. Marsh, Pant (C&WK), Powell, L. Yadav, A. Patel/R. Patel, Thakur, Nortje, K. Yadav. K. Ahmed.

Prediction

I expect toss to play a part here with teams looking to chase.