Published: May 01, 2019, 07:57 PM (IST)
Edited: May 01, 2019, 07:57 PM (IST)
Delhi Capitals captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first against Chennai Super Kings in Match 50 of IPL 2019 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on Wednesday.
Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Shane Watson, Faf du Plessis, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Kedar Jadhav, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Harbhajan Singh, Imran Tahir
Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer(c), Rishabh Pant(w), Colin Ingram, Sherfane Rutherford, Axar Patel, Jagadeesha Suchith, Sandeep Lamichhane, Amit Mishra, Trent Boult
Dream11 Team Player List
Rishabh Pant (wk), Suresh Raina, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan (CAPTAIN), Sherfane Rutherford, Shane Watson (VICE-CAPTAIN), Dwayne Bravo, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar
MS Dhoni missed the last match against Mumbai Indians, and his impact was felt as the home team suffered a big loss. The CSK captain has been “pretty sick” during the week but his recovery is “progressing” according to CSK coach Stephen Fleming.
This IPL, Dhoni has missed two matches and CSK have lost both. His leadership and batting have been a huge factor in CSK remaining in the top two all season, and if Dhoni is again absent, as expected, then Delhi are looking like firm favourites.
Game 50 of IPL 2019 is between defending champions Chennai Super Kings and current table-toppers Delhi Capitals at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today.
On an expected slow and slow surface, getting the right team combinations is critical. There is also dew expected, which brings focus on how many spinners are fielded.
Delhi Capitals are on top of the IPL 2019 points table and like CSK have confirmed their place in the playoffs. In MS Dhoni’s absence, CSK lost to Mumbai Indians and the iconic skipper is again in doubt for this match.
Rishabh Pant (wk), Suresh Raina, Shreyas Iyer, Shikhar Dhawan (CAPTAIN), Sherfane Rutherford, Shane Watson (VICE-CAPTAIN), Dwayne Bravo, Axar Patel, Kagiso Rabada, Imran Tahir, Deepak Chahar
(VIDEO: Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals square off in battle for top spot)
CHENNAI SUPER KINGS
With Dhoni doubtful, Ambati Rayudu will again keep wickets. Ravindra Jadeja may be back in place of Mitchell Santner to accompany Harbhajan Singh and Imran Tahir in the spin department.
Possible changes: Ravindra Jadeja for Mitchell Santner.
(READ: MS Dhoni’s been pretty sick, reveals Chennai Super Kings’ coach Stephen Fleming)
DELHI CAPITALS
Delhi Capitals will probably go unchanged for this game. Amit Mishra, Axar Patel and Sandeep Lamichhane will be crucial on the slow Chepauk track with fast bowling assistance coming from Kagiso Rabada and the experienced Ishant Sharma.
Possible changes: None.
(PREVIEW: CSK, Delhi Capitals chase No 1 spot on table)
Super Kings vs Capitals possible teams:
CSK likely XI: 1. Murali Vijay, 2. Shane Watson, 3. Suresh Raina (capt), 4. Ambati Rayudu (wk), 5. Kedar Jadhav, 6. Dhruv Shorey, 7. Dwayne Bravo, 8. Ravindra Jadeja, 9. Harbhajan Singh, 10. Imran Tahir, 11. Deepak Chahar
DC likely XI:
1. Prithvi Shaw, 2. Shikhar Dhawan, 3. Shreyas Iyer (capt), 4. Rishabh Pant (wk), 5. Colin Ingram, 6. Sherfane Rutherford, 7. Axar Patel, 8. Kagiso Rabada, 9. Amit Mishra, 10. Sandeep Lamichanne, 11. Ishant Sharma
Head to Head (IPL matches)
Matches played: 19
Won by CSK: 13
Won by DC: 6
Match played in Bangalore: 7
Won by CSK: 5
Won by DC: 2
Form Guide (most recent first)
CSK: L W L L W
DC: W W W L W
Player to watch out for: Shikhar Dhawan
