Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns against last-time runners-up Delhi Capitals (DC) in match 50 of IPL 2021 on Monday at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai. Both teams have already qualified for the playoffs; however, will be keen to continue the winning momentum leading to the playoffs.
DC will be desperate to keep up the momentum going into the playoffs as they chase their maiden IPL trophy. Their most recent victory was their second – a big confidence boost after 5 straight losses – against Mumbai Indians this season.
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They might not have rejigged strategies like CSK, but have found a consistent set of performers for all kinds of pitches and conditions, even after being hit by injuries.
On the other hand, CSK will rely heavily on Ruturaj Gaikwad, who is fresh from an IPL century. CSK, like a couple of other teams in the IPL, bank heavily on having a left-right middle-order combination right through if possible, and the depth in batting talent has allowed for an aggressive approach at all times.
Match Details
Match – Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs Delhi Capitals (DC), Match 50, IPL 2021
Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai
Time – 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report
The pitch is set to be used for the second time in as many days. As it is, the Dubai pitch has so far been sluggish and this could be the pattern once again.
The team winning the toss is likely to bowl first with the dew is likely to set in the second half.
Predicted Playing XI
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Josh Hazlewood, Sam Curran, Deepak Chahar
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Steve Smith, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, R Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Avesh Khan
Fantasy Team Suggestions
Fantasy Team 1: Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Suresh Raina, Faf du Plessis, Prithvi Shaw, Moeen Ali (VC), Axar Patel, Anrich Nortje, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada and Shardul Thakur
Fantasy Team 2: Rishabh Pant, Shikhar Dhawan (C), Ambati Rayudu, Faf du Plessis (VC), Prithvi Shaw, Moeen Ali, Axar Patel, Ravi Ashwin, Josh Hazlewood, Kagiso Rabada and Shardul Thakur
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