Chennai Super Kings (CSK), currently struggling at the bottom of the IPL 2025 points table, have found a replacement for their injured captain Ruturaj Gaikwad. Amid speculation linking Prithvi Shaw to a CSK call-up—especially after he went unsold in the IPL mega auction—the franchise has instead opted for a young and promising talent.

Rohit Sharma's sharp captaincy, including a timely ball change and the introduction of spinners, proved crucial. Mitchell Santner’s delivery to dismiss Nair and Karn Sharma’s 3/36 turned the tide as DC's batting collapsed.

As Pant looks to lead from the front and LSG aim to improve their record against GT, this clash promises to be one of the more intriguing matchups of the season.

Chennai Super Kings' dismal showing on Friday marked their fifth straight defeat in IPL 2025. Now languishing in ninth place on the points table with just one win — a solitary victory over Mumbai Indians — questions are being raised: is this the end of the road for CSK?

Earlier in the tournament, Kagiso Rabada also exited the GT squad due to personal reasons. The team now has five overseas players available, though only three have featured in the last few matches.

While Delhi seem nearly unstoppable at the moment, one area of concern remains: the form of opener Jake Fraser-McGurk, who has managed just 46 runs in four matches. Thankfully for DC, KL Rahul has been versatile and dependable, adjusting to different roles in the lineup and thriving regardless.

Bosch, who made his international debut in late 2024, has played one Test and two ODIs for South Africa. He recently contributed significantly to MI Cape Town's SA20 2025 title win, solidifying his reputation in franchise cricket.

Dhoni, who has led CSK in a record 235 matches and secured five IPL titles (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023), is no stranger to leading under pressure. After a brief captaincy handover to Ravindra Jadeja in 2022 and Gaikwad in 2024, Dhoni once again steps in to stabilize the side.