IPL 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals: Five batters to watch out for

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will host the Delhi Capitals (DC) on Saturday. DC will come into the game brimming with confidence as they are near the top of the table with two wins from their two matches so far, while CSK have only two points from three games so far. With anticipation soaring, we bring you five batters who are expected to steal the spotlight in today’s game.

Shivam Dube(L); KL Rahul 

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Rachin Ravindra: A promising young talent, Rachin's ability to play both conventional and aggressive shots makes him a crucial player to watch out for. The New Zealand all-rounder has shown good form recently, including a 65* against MI and 41 against RCB.

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Shivam Dube: With back to back losses, CSK will rely on their experienced players and Shivam Dube will be one of those players who will have to stand up against DC. Dube is a six-hitting specialist in the middle overs and someone who can take on spinners.

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Faf du Plessis: Faf du Plessis, a former CSK player and a fan favourite at the M Chidambaram Stadium, will know the Chennai pitch inside out and will be key to countering CSK’s spin attack. His explosive batting up in the order and ability to hit big sixes in the powerplay will be crucial for DC.

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Ashutosh Sharma: With an unbeaten 66 off 31 balls, he snatched victory against Lucknow Super Giants. The fearless finisher has made his name as an Impact Player. He is a rare talent and his quick-scoring ability is his calling card.

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KL Rahul: A consistent match-winner, KL Rahul's experience and skill under pressure make him a formidable opponent. Rahul provides added flexibility -- often termed in sports as versatility. In the last match, Rahul also played a 15-run cameo off 5 balls, including two fours and one six.

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