Table-toppers Chennai Super Kings will take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, currently at the bottom of the pile, in match 23 of IPL 2021 – here’s the preview and Dream11 fantasy tips for CSK v SRH.

Two teams with contrasting fortunes in the tournament so far will begin their Delhi leg. After a loss in their opening match, CSK have been on a roll, posting four consecutive wins, while SRH have managed just one win in five matches. CSK cruised past RCB to displace them at the No.1 spot in their previous game, while SRH endured a loss via in the Super Over after their tied game against DC.

Head to head record

Overall: CSK 11 – 4 SRH

Since 2019: CSK 2 – 2 SRH

Here’s the complete IPL 2021 schedule, along with TV and live streaming details.

CSK SRH Dream11 fantasy tips

• Among wicketkeepers, Jonny Bairstow comfortably edges out MS Dhoni – while the latter is still a force behind the stumps, his sub-par batting performances are unlikely to change, especially given that he bats low down the order. In his place, you can draft in an extra batsman.
• Faf du Plessis and David Warner are safe picks – while they might not set the match alight with their strike rate, but can be expected to fire more often than not. However, du Plessis is due for a failure, and could be susceptible to an early failure if SRH bring in spin quickly – the shift in venues might work to the Sunrisers’ advantage.
• Ravindra Jadeja is a must-have (as proved by his last game)  – on the Delhi pitch, his left-arm spin can be vital to CSK’s fortunes, and he can strike at a rapid rate down the order with the bat. As always, he’s likely to affect at least one dismissal on the field as well.
• Sam Curran might land you points, but he can also be a tad expensive; among bowlers, Deepak Chahar is a sure-shot pick due to his success in the powerplay, so is Rashid Khan, who can put the brakes in the middle overs.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Moeen Ali are decent picks as well, but their selection depends on their availability – both missed their previous game.
• Among SRH bowlers, Abhishek Sharma doesn’t bowl much (and bats pretty low) and Khaleel Ahmed is generally pretty expensive. Vijay Shankar is a decent option who usually picks up a wicket in the middle overs while being economical.

Probable XIs for CSK SRH

CSK: Faf du Plessis, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Suresh Raina, Ambati Rayudu, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (C, WK), Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, Dwayne Bravo, Deepak Chahar, Imran Tahir

SRH: David Warner (C), Jonny Bairstow (WK), Kane Williamson, Virat Singh/Abdul Samad, Vijay Shankar, Kedar Jadhav, Rashid Khan, Jagadeesha Suchith, Siddarth Kaul, Khaleel Ahmed, Sandeep Sharma

Rewind: IPL 2020 matches between CSK and SRH

Game 1: SRH won by 7 runs

Game 2: CSK won by 20 runs

CSK SRH potential swaps

Moeen Ali (if he plays) for Sam Curran

Ambati Rayudu for Suresh Raina

Bhuvneshwar Kumar (if he plays) for Vijay Shankar

Captaincy options in order

Jadeja, Rashid, Chahar, Williamson, Bairstow

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