IPL 2021 – Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings – Qualifier 1 Match Prediction
The league games have concluded, and we have moved on to the first qualifier match for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. In this game, the table-toppers, Delhi Capitals, will face former champions, Chennai Super Kings. Surprisingly, both teams have suffered defeats. While the Capitals were defeated in a thriller by the Royal Challengers Bangalore, the Super Kings were defeated by the Punjab Kings in their most recent game.
In the last two seasons, the Delhi Capitals have a good record against the Chennai Super Kings, winning all four games between the two teams. Chennai would be under pressure to perform after three straight losses prior to this game. However, the Super Kings are known to be tough fighters, which would make this match even more intriguing. The match will take place on October 10, 2021, at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium in Dubai.
Match Details to Note
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2021, Qualifier 1
Date: October 10, 2021 (Sunday)
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Team Previews
Delhi Capitals (Match Odds – 1.90)
Rishabh Pant would be proud of the campaign he has led if it weren’t for the loss against the Royal Challengers Bangalore off the last ball in their final league game. For the first time, the team finished at the top of the points table, thanks to outstanding performances. They have defeated Chennai Super Kings in both league games, which will boost the team’s confidence. Pant will look to capitalise on CSK’s recent struggles and secure a spot in the final.
Prithvi Shaw has regained form, which is good news for the team, and he, along with Shikhar Dhawan, will look to get the team off to a good start here, with Dhawan already having made 500+ runs. Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Shimron Hetmyer are all good stroke players who have made runs in the middle order. In this crucial game, the team would also look for quick runs from Ripal Patel, Axar Patel, and Ravichandran Ashwin.
Their bowlers would have to recover from the loss in the previous game, and the team would look for early wickets from Anrich Nortje and Avesh Khan, who have bowled superbly. Axar Patel and Kagiso Rabada must deliver after being out of form in recent games. The team would also benefit from a strong performance from Ashwin, who will be expected to make good use of his experience.
Delhi Capitals Squad
Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Ripal Patel, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje, Ishant Sharma, Steven Smith, Umesh Yadav, Ajinkya Rahane, Amit Mishra, Sam Billings, Marcus Stoinis, Tom Curran, Ben Dwarshuis, Lalit Yadav, Kulwant Khejroliya, Vishnu Vinod, Praveen Dubey, Lukman Meriwala
Predicted XI: Rishabh Pant (c & wk), Prithvi Shaw, Shikhar Dhawan, Ripal Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Shimron Hetmyer, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Kagiso Rabada, Avesh Khan, Anrich Nortje
Chennai Super Kings (Match Odds – 1.90)
Their bowlers would have to recover from the loss in the previous game, and the team would look for early wickets from Anrich Nortje and Avesh Khan, who have bowled superbly. Axar Patel and Kagiso Rabada must deliver after being out of form in recent games. The team would also benefit from a strong performance from Ashwin, who will be expected to make good use of his experience.
Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis have been in excellent form, and the team will be hoping for a strong performance from the pair opening the batting. The middle order is causing concern for the team, and the trio of Suresh Raina, Moeen Ali, and Ambati Rayudu must step up. Dhoni is struggling with his scoring rate and needs to add to his total with Dwayne Bravo and Ravindra Jadeja, both of whom are capable batsmen.
Deepak Chahar and Josh Hazlewood will face a tough test against the Delhi Capitals, who have been in good form with the bat. Early wickets would be critical for the duo. Bravo has been the skipper’s go-to man, and he will play an important role in this game. In Moeen Ali, Jadeja, and Shardul Thakur, the side has a good attack variety for the big game.
Chennai Super Kings Squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Robin Uthappa, Moeen Ali, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, Deepak Chahar, Josh Hazlewood, Suresh Raina, Cheteshwar Pujara, Karn Sharma, Imran Tahir, Jason Behrendorff, Krishnappa Gowtham, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Santner, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Hari Nishanth, N Jagadeesan, KM Asif, Harishankar Reddy, Bhagath Varma
Predicted XI: MS Dhoni (c & wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Faf du Plessis, Moeen Ali, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, Dwayne Bravo, Shardul Thakur, KM Asif, Josh Hazlewood
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Indians Toss Prediction
Only three times in the 11 games played at this venue this season has the team won the game batting first. The wicket has been excellent, and teams have comfortably chased down high totals. Early in the game, the bowlers receive assistance. The team that wins the toss should bat first without hesitation.
To Win the Toss – Delhi Capitals – 1.85
To Win the Toss – Chennai Super Kings – 1.85
Pitch and Weather Conditions
The Dubai International Cricket Stadium has a flat surface as well as a fast outfield. We’ve seen several high-scoring games here in the past as batsmen take advantage of the ball coming onto the bat nicely. This track offers little for fast bowlers, but spinners have done well given the nature of the track.
On October 10, Dubai will be hot and humid. The surface is expected to be flat, as it has been in previous games. Bowlers would have little leeway in this game. Given the pressure of a playoff game, the team batting first would be content to score more than 170 runs on this wicket.
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction
The Chennai Super Kings will face an uphill battle. They’ve lost twice to the Capitals and come in with three straight losses. Their batsmen have shown a lack of confidence, and the team needs to improve in this area if they are to win the game. The Delhi Capitals have had a good run so far, and their batsmen have been winning games for the team, so they could be favourites in this game.
Delhi Capital has the edge to win this match. Both teams share winning odds of 1.90.
- The Delhi Capitals have won the last four games against the Chennai Super Kings, including two this season.
- The Chennai Super Kings are coming into this game after three straight losses, which will be detrimental to their confidence.
- Shikhar Dhawan and Rishab Pant of the Delhi Capitals have combined for over 800 runs this season.
More Odds & Betting Tips
Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan leads with odds of 3.25 to be the top batsman for Delhi Capitals while Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad shares same odds of 3.40 for Chennai Super Kings. BET NOW!
Avesh Khan and Kagiso Rabada are leading with odds of 3.60 to be the top bowler for Delhi Capitals. BET NOW!
In the Player of the Match market, Faf du Plessis and Shikhar Dhawan are leading with odds of 8.00 followed by Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shreyas Iyer with odds of 9.00. BET NOW!
In the market for the highest opening wicket stand, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings both share the same odds 1.90. BET NOW!
In the market for most sixes in the game, Delhi Capitals has odds of 2.55 and that for Chennai Super Kings is 1.80. BET NOW!
Your ComeOn Recommended Betting Odds:
DC Top Batsman – Prithvi Shaw and Shikhar Dhawan – 3.25
CSK Top Batsman – Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad – 3.40
DC Top Bowler – Avesh Khan and Kagiso Rabada – 3.60
Most Sixes in Match – DC – 2.55
Most Fours in Match – DC – 1.97
1st Wicket Method:
Most Run Outs in Match – DC – 3.40
Most Run Outs in Match – CSK – 3.40
Highest Individual Score – Over 64.5 – 1.85
Highest Individual Score – Under 64.5 – 1.85
The Highest Opening Partnership:
1st Over Total Runs – Over 5.5 – 1.75
1st Over Total Runs – Under 5.5 – 1.95
Team to Make Highest 1st 6 Overs Score:
