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Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
DC vs CSK Win Probability
Toss Winner - Delhi Capitals won the toss and choose to bat first
Chennai Super Kings beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets
With both Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings on eight points each, which team will take the lead after this match?
- Pathum Nissanka struck his first fifty of the season in the last game – a fluent 62 off 33 against RR.
- KL Rahul has scored 648 runs against CSK in 16 innings at an average of 43.2 and a strike rate of 144.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad has struck two fifties in his last two matches, including an unbeaten 67 off 48 against MI.
Back Delhi Capitals to win this match (higher chances if they bowl first)
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 26.3°C|Mist |
DC vs CSK Live Prediction
DC vs CSK Match Prediction & Analysis
The race for the IPL 2026 playoffs is getting tighter as Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in Match 48 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi’s season has been inconsistent so far, with four wins and five defeats, placing them seventh on the table with eight points from nine matches and an NRR of -0.895. CSK sit just above them in sixth place with the same eight points from nine games, but with a better NRR of 0.005. This makes it a high-pressure game for both teams, as a win here will keep their playoff hopes alive and push them closer in the race for a top-four finish.
Both teams head into this clash after picking up strong wins in their previous matches, so confidence in both camps should be high. There is very little between the two sides at this stage, which sets up a tight contest where small moments could decide the result. With both teams aiming to stay in the playoff race, the intensity is expected to be high across all phases of the match.
Given how things stand, this game could come down to execution in key phases, especially during the powerplay. The margins have been thin for both teams this season, and that trend could continue here as well. With equal points and similar records, this match feels like a turning point for both sides as they push for a late surge into the top four.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DC
W
L
L
L
W
DC
75/10 in 16.3 4.55
77/1 in 6.3 11.85
242/2 in 20.0 12.1
195/9 in 20.0 9.75
CSK
W
L
W
L
W
CSK
160/2 in 18.1 8.81
159/7 in 20.0 7.95
104/10 in 19.0 5.47
207/6 in 20.0 10.35
194/9 in 20.0 9.7
184/8 in 20.0 9.2
192/5 in 20.0 9.6
160/7 in 20.0 8
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 5 Matches
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146/9 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Chennai Super Kings won by 77 runs
223/3 in 20.0
167/8 in 20.0
IPL 2023
Chennai Super Kings won by 27 runs
140/8 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals have had an inconsistent run this season, managing four wins and five losses, which places them seventh on the table with eight points. With five matches left, they are not out of the playoff race, but their poor NRR of -0.895 is a big concern. They not only need to win their remaining games but also aim for better margins in those victories to improve their position.
One clear trend this season is that the Capitals have won all their matches while chasing. Interestingly, they have batted first only twice, posting scores of 264-2 and 75. This shows how much more comfortable they are when chasing, and if they get to chase in this game, their chances of winning will improve.
Their average powerplay score in the last five matches is 52, which suggests that this phase has not gone well for them. However, they have done much better at the death in recent games, scoring 65, 101, and 78 in the final six overs across their last three outings.
On the bowling side, Delhi Capitals have conceded 200-plus totals in three of their last four matches, excluding the game where they were bowled out for 75. While the pitches have been brilliant for batting, they usually start well in the first three overs and do a decent job in the middle overs through Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. The issue comes at the death, where they have conceded 88, 91, and 104 in the last six overs across their last four games.
Interesting facts:
* KL Rahul has been DC’s top performer with the bat so far, scoring 433 runs with three fifties and a hundred at a strike rate of 186.
* Mitchell Starc, in his first game of the season last time out, made an immediate impact with a spell of 3-40.
* Captain Axar Patel has been DC’s most successful bowler this year, with eight wickets at an economy of 8.53.
Key Players: KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Mitchell Starc
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
KL Rahul Total 6's Over 1.5 @ 2.20
KL Rahul is in the best of form's this season and he has hit 24 sixes in 9 matches, the fifth most by a batter this season. At Delhi he has hit 13 sixes in 4 matches, averaging 3 sixes per match.
KL Rahul Total 4's Over 3.5 @ 1.70
KL Rahul has hit a total of 42 fours in 9 matches this season, averaging 4.66 fours per match this season. At Arun Jaitley Stadium he has smashed 27 fours in 4 matches, averaging 6.75 fours per match.
Total Match 4's Over 17.5 @ 2.00
Delhi Capitals are averaging 17 fours per match this season. At Arun Jaitley Stadium on average they hit 19.25 fours per match this season clearing the 17.5 fours line in three of the four matches.
Nitish Rana Total Runs Over 22.5 @ 1.85
Rana has played a key role in Delhi's resurgence where he has scores of 33, 1, 91, 57 and 5 in the last five matches. Against CSK he has scored 365 runs in 12 matches, averaging 36.5. Expect Rana to score 25+ runs in today's match.
KL Rahul Total Runs Over 32.5 @ 1.85
KL Rahul is in prime form this IPL season and so far he has racked up 433 runs in 9 matches, averaging 54.13. He has three fifty plus scores at Arun Jaitley Stadium this season and looks unstoppable with the bat at the moment. Given his current form, we back KL Rahul to score over 32 runs in today's match.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:
KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan Impact subs: David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel
Delhi Capitals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Actual Playing XI:
Karun Nair, Lokesh Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Pathum Nissanka, Mitchell Starc, Nitish Rana, Ashutosh Sharma, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav
Chennai Super Kings Preview
Chennai Super Kings too have had an up-and-down season so far, with four wins and five losses. They have won three of their last five matches, including a big win over MI in their last fixture, which hasn’t just taken them to number six on the table, but has also improved their NRR to 0.005. It’s still a long way to go, but if CSK can stitch together any two wins in their next two matches, they will have a good shot.
A notable pattern this season is that three of their four wins have come while batting first. So unlike DC, they are a team that clearly does well while batting first. In fact, since IPL 2018, CSK have never chased a 180+ score.
Their powerplay returns over the last five matches have been modest, with an average of 61. CSK have been most productive in the middle overs (7-15). This is their strongest phase as they have recorded 36-39% of their total season’s runs here. They have been decent in the death overs, with a strike rate of around 170, but not always consistent.
With the ball, CSK have been more effective in the middle overs where their spinners and change-of-pace options control the scoring. They have a weak-ish start with the ball and conceded 50-55 runs per innings in the powerplay with an economy of around 8.5-9.2 per over. In the middle overs, they usually concede 68-74 runs at an economy of 7.5-8.2, while taking two wickets every game.
Their biggest weakness is the death overs, where they concede runs heavily, at around 10.5-11.5 runs per over every game.
Interesting facts:
* Sanju Samson is CSK’s top-scorer this season with 315 runs at an average of 45 and a strike rate of 168.
* Anshul Kamboj has been the team’s best bowler with 17 wickets at an economy of 8.49.
* CSK defeated DC in their previous clash this season by 23 runs.
Key Players: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jamie Overton
CSK Over/Under Betting Tips
Sanju Samson Total 6's Over 1.5 @ 2.00
Samson has hit 15 sixes in 9 matches this season, averaging 1.6 sixes per match. The last time he played against the Delhi Capitals, Samson hit four sixes. When he get's going he dominates the game and at a ground where the boundaries are short, expect Samson to clear the ropes with ease.
CSK Total 4's Over 17.5 @ 2.00
CSK are averaging 17.22 fours per match this season. They are a good boundary hitting side than six hitting and with class players in the top five and on a high scoring venue in Delhi, expect CSK to score most of their runs in boundaries. We predict CSK's four's tally in today's match to be over 17.5.
Sanju Samson Total Runs Over 27.5 @ 1.85
Samson has had a bit of hot and cold season, where when he get's going he scores runs with ease but at times he has been over aggressive and has been dismissed quite early in the innings. In the last five matches he has scores of 11, 11, 101, 7 and 48. But the last time he played against the Delhi Capitals, Samson smashed 115 runs.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Total Runs Over 25.5 @ 1.85
After a poor start to the season, Gaikwad scored back to back half centuries and is back in form ahead of this fixture against the Delhi Capitals. He has scored 245 runs in 9 matches, averaging 35 and is the 2nd highest run-scorer for CSK this season. Expect Gaikwad to carry that momentum into today's crucial fixture and we predict his score to be over 25.
Chennai Super Kings Predicted Playing XI:
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary Impact Subs: Kartik Sharma, Akeal Hosein, Sarfaraz Khan
Chennai Super Kings Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Chennai Super Kings Actual Playing XI:
Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Dewald Brevis, Kartik Sharma, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Noor Ahmad, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
Warm and largely dry conditions are expected in Delhi, with temperatures easing from the daytime heat but still hovering in the low 30s°C around the 7:30 PM start. Skies should remain partly cloudy with minimal chance of rain, and light winds are unlikely to have much impact. Overall, it should be a comfortable evening for cricket with no major weather interruptions anticipated.
DC vs CSK Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Arun Jaitley Stadium has produced high-scoring games in IPL 2026, with the last five first-innings totals reading 264, 210, 162, and 75. This gives an overall average in the 180-190 range, although excluding the rare collapse game, the true scoring level is closer to 200-210.
The pitch is generally flat with short boundaries, allowing batters to score freely, particularly once set. While the surface can slow slightly through the middle overs, the death phase remains a major scoring period, with teams often adding 50-70 runs in the final five overs. With dew playing a role in evening matches, chasing sides tend to hold a slight advantage at this venue.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Total Match Score Over 385.5 @ 1.85
The average total match score in the last 4 matches played at Arun Jaitley Stadium barring the one low scoring match of DC vs RCB is 425 runs. The last time CSK and DC met earlier in the season the total match score was 401.
Chennai Super Kings to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Chennai Super Kings to win the coin toss in today's match against Delhi Capitals.
Toss: To Bowl
In all four matches played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in IPL 2026, the team winning the toss has opted to bowl first. This trend has been followed throughout all venues this season, with 90% of the night games seeing captains winning the toss electing to bowl first.
The last time DC batted first at his venue, they were bowled out for just 75. Chasing clearly is their strength, and their chances to win will increase significantly if they win the toss. CSK, though, might be tempted to bat first as they don’t have a great record at chasing 180+ totals over the last five years.
DC vs CSK
Winning Prediction
With the playoff spots up for grabs, Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings are both in contention, with five games left in the league stage for each team. Both sides head into this match after strong wins, so there is no shortage of confidence on either side.
CSK will take belief from their earlier win over DC this season, but they will also know that if they bat first, they need to aim for a score above 210 to give themselves a proper chance. DC have been excellent while chasing, which was clear in their last game, where they chased 225 against Rajasthan Royals in just 19.1 overs.
At the same time, CSK have struggled in run chases and have not managed to chase down a target of 180 or more since 2021. That puts extra pressure on them if they are asked to bat second. If Delhi bat first and post something in the 210–220 range, CSK could find it tough unless their top three can deliver around 70–80 runs in the powerplay. If Samson and Ruturaj fail early, they will struggle to come back. DC have many players contributing, but have been carried by KL Rahul. If he fails, then CSK will have the chance of making inroads and restricting them to a below-par score.
Based on team balance and current form, DC appear to have the edge going into this match. The pitch is expected to favour batters, and Delhi have a stronger batting unit to make full use of those conditions, while CSK have struggled to post big totals this season.
Back Delhi Capitals to win this match (higher chances if they bowl first)
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