IPL 2025 Fantasy Team Setup: Match 3- CSK vs MI

The IPL 2025 season is heating up, and fans are in for a thrilling first double-header Sunday! It’s rare to see Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI)β€”both five-time championsβ€”missing from the season opener, but they now take center stage in a prime-time showdown at the iconic Chepauk Stadium.

The stadium is expected to be a sea of yellow as MS Dhoni, CSK’s legendary backbone, gears up for another chapter in this fierce rivalry. While he may no longer be the captain, his presence remains pivotal for the Super Kings. With history, passion, and star power on display, this CSK vs MI clash promises to be one of the most anticipated battles of the season.

πŸ“Œ Match Details
        πŸ“… Date: March 23, 2025
         πŸŸ  Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
        β° Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT

🏏 Fantasy Team Setup

Lets dive in to setting up our fantasy team setup. βš οΈ Note: These changes will take effect only after the start of Match 1 between Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Given the tight schedule, it’s best to plan ahead rather than wait for Match 2 results.

πŸ” Fantasy Picks to Consider

🟑 Ravindra Jadeja (CSK)
βœ” One of the most reliable all-rounders in fantasy cricket.
βœ” Thrives at Chepauk, where the pitch favors spin.
βœ” Can score crucial runs down the order.
βœ” Three-dimensional player: Batting, bowling, and fielding.

πŸ’₯ Shivam Dube (CSK)
βœ” Breakout star last season – scored 400+ runs at a 160+ strike rate.
βœ” Ability to clear boundaries against both pacers and spinners.
βœ” Strong middle-order option, especially at Chepauk.

πŸŒ€ Ravichandran Ashwin (RR)
βœ” Chepauk specialist – excels in spin-friendly conditions.
βœ” Economy rate under 6.5 at this venue.
βœ” Has a knack for breaking crucial partnerships.

πŸ”΅ Suryakumar Yadav (MI)
βœ” A proven match-winner who can dismantle bowling attacks.
βœ” Recent form concerns led to a lower priority pick.
βœ” If in form, he can be a game-changer.

🎯 Karn Sharma (MI) - Differential Pick
βœ” Could be a surprise threat if MI uses an extra spinner.
βœ” Experience & variations make him an asset at Chepauk.

πŸ”„ Final Transfers & Decision-Making

πŸ”» Players Out:

❌ Travis Head
❌ Rajat Patidar
πŸ’° Total Credits Claimed: 20

βœ… Players In:

βœ” Ruturaj Gaikwad
βœ” Ravichandran Ashwin
πŸ’° Total Credits Used: 19.5
πŸ’° Credits Remaining: 0.5
πŸ”„ Transfers Remaining (Before Change): 209
πŸ”„ Transfers Remaining (After Change): 207

πŸ“Š Rationale Behind Final Picks

βœ” Wanted Jadeja but had to pick Ruturaj Gaikwad instead due to team balance Gaikwad is a consistent performer at Chepauk and brings top-order stability.
βœ” Ashwin was prioritized due to his exceptional record at this venue.
βœ” Rohit Sharma & Suryakumar Yadav were considered, but current form & transfer management meant they were left out.
βœ” Devon Conway was a budget option, but uncertainty over his spot led to a safer approach.

🏏 Final Fantasy Team

Ishan Kishan,
Ruturaj Gaikwad,A. Raghuvanshi,Tilak Varma,Sunil Narine,Riyan Parag,Ravi Ashwin,Mohammed Shami,Sandeep Sharma,Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Chahar

Captain and Vice-Captain

     πŸ”Ή Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad – Reliable performer at Chepauk.
     πŸ”Ή Vice-Captain: Ravichandran Ashwin – I am hopeful he will get some wickets


🚨 Final Advice

βœ… Check the toss & playing XI before finalizing your team.
βœ… Be ready to adjust if any selected player is not in the starting lineup.
βœ… Manage transfers wisely to sustain a competitive team throughout the season.

πŸ’‘ Best of luck with your fantasy picks! 🎯πŸ”₯

πŸ“Œ Stay tuned to CricFantasyPro for more IPL 2025 fantasy insights! πŸπŸ’°

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

IPL 2025 Fantasy Team Setup: Match 1- KKR vs RCB

Dive into the Action: Your Guide to IPL Fantasy Cricket