Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals betting tips | IPL match 17

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Chennai Super Kings return to the fortress of Chepauk, needing every ounce of home-ground advantage as they face a surging Delhi Capitals side in Match 17 of the IPL season.

CSK started strong with that thrilling win over Mumbai but have lost their way since, with back-to-back defeats to RCB and Rajasthan exposing flaws in both their batting depth and death bowling. Still, few teams are harder to beat at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium.

Delhi, in contrast, are flying. Back-to-back wins, including a statement performance against Sunrisers Hyderabad, have them sitting pretty in the top tier of the table. The bowling unit has been their biggest weapon—Mitchell Starc bagged a five-wicket haul last time out, while Kuldeep Yadav continues to tie teams down through the middle overs.

Noor Ahmad has been CSK’s standout so far, leading the wicket-taking charts and thriving under pressure. The Afghan spinner should love conditions in Chennai, where spin traditionally plays a huge role. On the batting front, Rachin Ravindra and Ruturaj Gaikwad have shown flashes, but CSK’s top order needs to fire consistently if they’re to stay competitive.

For Delhi, the addition of Faf du Plessis has brought poise to the top order, while KL Rahul’s return adds experience. With Axar Patel leading smartly and Starc bowling heat, DC look like one of the most balanced squads in the competition.

CSK holds the historical edge in this rivalry—19 wins in 30 meetings, including seven of nine at Chepauk—but this Delhi team will be full of belief and looking to keep their unbeaten run alive.

CSK vs DC Predictions

Delhi looks like the more complete team right now. With a world-class pace attack, in-form spinners, and depth in the batting, they should have the edge. At +210 , they offer excellent value to grab a third straight win.

Noor Ahmad is in red-hot form, holding the Purple Cap after three games. On a turning track at Chepauk, the left-arm spinner is CSK’s best weapon. With at least two wickets in every game so far, backing him at +410 to lead CSK’s wicket tally is a strong play.

Faf du Plessis is coming off a classy half-century and loves batting against his former team. He’s tallied over 100 runs in his last three outings versus CSK. With experience and current form on his side, take the +375 for him to score 50+.

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