Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on Delhi Daredevils (DD) in the 52nd match of Indian Premier League – IPL 2018 on 18th May 2018 at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi. Weather doesn’t look favour of the match; rain with the thunderstorm is forecasted during match hours.
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Pitch Report
Typical Delhi wicket with a lot of bare patches and less grass. It’s been a bit lesser this season although some huge scores have been chased down. Tough to predict the pitch and it looked dry. It’s sluggish, two-paced and also assisting the slow bowlers a lot. The pacers are also getting it to grip with their cutters.
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Team News
Delhi Daredevils are at the bottom of the points table with 6 points in 12 matches; 3 wins and 9 losses. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings are 2nd on the points table with 16 points in 12 matches; 8 wins and 4 losses.
Delhi Daredevils (DD) Team News
As Delhi Daredevils are out of the race of playoffs, they are trying their new faces; more new faces can be seen in this match also.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Team News
Chennai Super Kings would like to play with the same XI, as winning this match will confirm their place in top 2 on the points table.
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Head to Head
Delhi Daredevils and Chennai Super Kings have played 17 matches against each other head to head in IPL, out of which 5 are won by Delhi Daredevils and the rest 12 are won by Chennai Super Kings.
In last 10 matches between Delhi Daredevils and Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Daredevils have only won 2 matches and Chennai Super Kings have won 8 matches.
Delhi Daredevils and Chennai Super Kings have played 5 matches against each other at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi; out of which Delhi Daredevils have won only 1 match and Chennai Super Kings have won 4 matches.
Check: CSK vs DD Head to Head: DD vs CSK Head to Head IPL Records
| Total | DD Won | CSK Won | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In IPL | 17 | 5 | 12 |
| At Feroz Shah Kotla Delhi | 5 | 1 | 4 |
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Match Prediction
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Toss Prediction
Sides batting first have won the 6 matches of the last 8 matches here. A bit last two matches were won by the team batting second. So toss-winning captain would like to chase on this field.
IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK Score Prediction
The average score here batting first has been about the 180-run mark; 190+ will be a par score on this wicket.
| Batting First | Predicted Score |
|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 175+ |
| Chennai Super Kings | 185+ |
Who Will Win?
Our Prediction for IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK
Delhi Daredevils have nothing to lose, will be playing in the free state of mind. On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings would like to win this match to secure their place in top 2.
| Team | Batting First Winning % | Batting Second Winning % |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Daredevils | 35% | 40% |
| Chennai Super Kings | 60% | 65% |
In our prediction, Chennai Super Kings are more likely to win this match.
Match Details: IPL 2018 Match 52 DD vs CSK
Venue: Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi
Date: 18 May 2018
Time: 8:00 pm (IST)
Toss: Chennai Super Kings won the toss and elected to bowl first..
Playing XI for DD: Prithvi Shaw, Vijay Shankar, Liam Plunkett, Rishabh Pant (wk), Shreyas Iyer (c), Glenn Maxwell, Abhishek Sharma, Amit Mishra, Sandeep Lamichhane, Avesh Khan, Trent Boult.
Playing XI for CSK: Shane Watson, Ambati Rayudu, Suresh Raina, MS Dhoni(w/c), Dwayne Bravo, Ravindra Jadeja, Harbhajan Singh, Shardul Thakur, Sam Billings, Deepak Chahar, Lungi Ngidi.