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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, IPLT20, Today Match Prediction
DC vs KKR Win Probability
Toss Winner - Kolkata Knight Riders won the toss and choose to bowl first
Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 8 wickets
Can the Knight Riders make it four in a row?
- Delhi Capitals have lost the last seven out of eight games at home
- Teams chasing the score have won the last six out of eight games
- The average first innings score this season at Delhi has been 177
Kolkata Knight Riders to win
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League, 2026 |
| Format: | t20 |
| Venue: | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Central Delhi, India |
| Toss Prediction: | To Bowl |
| Weather: | 33.0°C|Mist |
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DC vs KKR Live Prediction
DC vs KKR Match Prediction & Analysis
We are in the most crucial phase of the Indian Premier League 2026. Delhi Capitals take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match, a game that could have a major impact on both teams' playoff hopes. Delhi Capitals lost to Chennai Super Kings in the last game and sit 7th on the points table. KKR are just below them after their massive win against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and look to build on the momentum.
The contest could ultimately be decided by how the two batting units perform, as both teams have struggled with the ball. The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the last three games and have momentum. They have also won the last three games between the two teams and will draw inspiration from those wins. It will be interesting to see whether the Delhi Capitals can leverage home advantage and improve their chances of reaching the playoffs.
RECENT PERFORMANCE
DC
L
W
L
L
L
DC
155/7 in 20.0 7.75
159/2 in 17.3 9.09
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
KKR
W
W
W
L
L
KKR
165/10 in 19.0 8.68
169/3 in 18.2 9.22
161/6 in 19.4 8.19
155/9 in 20.0 7.75
192/5 in 20.0 9.6
160/7 in 20.0 8
HEAD TO HEAD
Last 4 Matches
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128/6 in 19.2
IPL 2023
Delhi Capitals won by 4 wkts
127/10 in 20.0
TEAMS PREVIEW
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals head into this crucial clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders after a mixed run of form that has kept them in the middle of the points table. They lost the last game against the Chennai Super Kings by 8 wickets, during which skipper Axar Patel faced significant criticism for his strategic decisions. Their batters have been inconsistent apart from KL Rahul. With the playoff race becoming increasingly tight, Patel expects a strong comeback from his players to strengthen their position in the top-four battle.
KL Rahul is enjoying a phenomenal run. He holds the Orange Cap with 445 runs at a strike rate of 180.89. He needs support from Pathum Nissanka, who has shown only sparks of form. Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, and Axar Patel have lacked consistency, and the team expects good performances from them. Tristan Stubbs' low strike rate (136.70) is helping the team despite his runs, and he must add quick runs in the lower middle order with Sameer Rizvi.
The bowling attack has shown promise but has lacked consistency in crunch moments. Mitchell Starc must do the early damage in the Power Play along with Patel, who is the team's leading wicket-taker with 9 wickets. Kuldeep Yadav's economy rate of 10.36 isn't helping the cause, and he must do well in the middle with Lungi Ngidi. T Natarajan and Ashutosh Sharma must deliver in the supporting roles as they have leaked runs.
Interesting Stats
- DC has lost the last seven out of eight games at home
- No DC bowler has hit the 10-wicket mark after 10 games
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
KL Rahul First Innings Runs Over 33.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
DC Over/Under Betting Tips
Total 4's Over 15.5 @ 1.75
Delhi Capitals are averaging 16.2 fours per match this season. At Arun Jaitley Stadium on average they hit 17.5 fours per match this season clearing the 16 fours line in three of the five matches.
KL Rahul Total 6's Over 1.5 @ 2.10
KL Rahul has hit a total of 24 sixes in 10 matches this season, the fifth most by a batter this season. At Delhi he has hit 13 sixes in 5 matches, averaging 2.6 sixes per match.
Tristan Stubbs Total Runs Over 19.5 @ 1.85
Tristan Stubbs has scores of 38, 18, 5*, 27 and 60 in the last five matches. He is a key batter for the Capitals in the middle order and has often saved them from collapses. He has a phenomenal record at Delhi (326 runs in 15 matches, averaging 40.75). Given his current run of form, we predict Stubbs score to be well over 19.5.
KL Rahul Total Runs Over 31.5 @ 1.85
KL Rahul failed to score runs in the last two matches, as a result Delhi Capitals lost their way. He is one of the key batters at the top of the order (445 runs in 10 matches). Against KKR he has scored 522 runs in 18 matches, averaging 37.29. Expect KL Rahul to step up in this must win match and score over 40 runs.
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI:
Axar Patel (c), KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Rana, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Sameer Rizvi (Impact Player)
Delhi Capitals Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Delhi Capitals Actual Playing XI:
Lokesh Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, Lungi Ngidi, Axar Patel, Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Mitchell Starc, Nitish Rana, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar
Kolkata Knight Riders Preview
Kolkata Knight Riders head into this important clash after three consecutive wins that have revived their hopes of reaching the playoffs. Ajinkya Rahane's team defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad against all odds by 7 wickets in the last game. It was a stellar show with the ball against a strong batting lineup that will satisfy the captain the most. With the competition intensifying, this game carries huge significance for KKR. Rahane aims for a big win to move up from the 8th position on the points table and also improve the NRR.
Lack of consistency at the top has hurt the team. Rahane and Finn Allen batted well in the last game, and the team expects an electrifying start from the pair. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, with 268 runs, has been the most consistent batter but has struggled with the strike rate. He must steer the innings with the hard-hitting Rinku Singh and Cameron Green in the middle order. The team expects fireworks from Rovman Powell and Manish Pandey as the DC bowlers haven't been in the best form.
The bowling attack will be confident after their good show in the last game. Sunil Narine has picked up 9 wickets at an economy of 6.80. He must deliver the goods in the Power Play alongside Vaibhav Arora. Kartik Tyagi has returned with impressive figures in the last few games and must do well in the middle with Varun Chakravarthy. The team expects Green and Anukul Roy to fill the 5th bowler's slot.
Interesting Stats
- KKR has won the last three games they have played against DC
- Narine's economy of 6.80 is the best among all bowlers in the Power Play
KKR Over/Under Betting Tips
Finn Allen First Innings Runs Over 24.5 @ 1.83 (4rabet)
KKR Over/Under Betting Tips
Finn Allen Total 4's Over 2.5 @ 2.10
Finn Allen has hit a total of 16 fours in 6 matches this season, averaging 2.66 fours per match. He scores most of his run's in boundaries and waste's no time in the powerplay overs. The track at Delhi suits his type of batting and we predict Allen to hit over 2.5 fours in today's match.
Angkrish Rahguvanshi Total 4's Over 2.5 @ 1.90
Angkrish Raghuvanshi has hit a total of 29 fours in 9 matches this season, averaging 3.22 fours per match. He is the leading run-scorer for KKR with 268 runs, striking at 137.43. He plays safe and risk free cricket and is a good player of both pace and spin. Expect Raghuvanshi to hit the 2.5 fours market in today's match against the Capitals.
Rinku Singh Total Runs Over 21.5 @ 1.85
Rinku Singh has turned around KKR's season with three match winning knocks at crunch times, where he has scored 22, 83 and 53. His return to form has given KKR some relief in the middle order that hasn't performed well. We back Rinku to carry his good run of form in this fixture and score over 21 runs.
Finn Allen Total Runs Over 23.5 @ 1.85
After a string off low scores, Finn Allen played a quick fire knock of 29 runs in 13 balls against SRH. He set the tone in the run-chase, where KKR went onto win the match. On a good batting surface with short square boundaries, Allen will likely feast on against the DC bowlers and could well rack up 23 runs in less than 10 balls.
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI:
Rajat Patidar (c), Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Virat Kohli, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer (Impact Player)
Kolkata Knight Riders Key Players From Previous Game Of Indian Premier League, 2026
Kolkata Knight Riders Actual Playing XI:
Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Anukul Roy, Cameron Green, Sunil Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi
PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS
Weather Conditions
There will be some cloud cover over Delhi. The temperature will be around 29°C at the start of the game, and the humidity will be around 39%. The track would be a good one to bat on as we have seen in earlier games, where batsmen can play their strokes easily.
DC vs KKR Pitch Report
Pitch Condition
BattingBatting Conditions
High ScoringPace Bowling
SwingSpin Bowling
Minimal Turn
Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is one of the best T20 cricket venues in India, and we have seen high-scoring games here in the past. Fast bowlers have to bring out their variations to do well here, and the spinners enjoy good support from the wicket. Batsmen can play here without fear as the ball comes onto the bat nicely. The average first-innings score this season is 177, and the team batting first aims to reach 220.
Total Over/Under Betting Tips
Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss @ 1.90
We back Delhi Capitals to win the coin toss in today's match against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Toss: To Bowl
Toss has been the match decider at this venue. The side chasing the score in this venue has won the last six out of eight games, and we have had IPL's record run chase at this venue this season. The side that wins the toss would opt to bowl first and restrict the opposition to a small total.
DC vs KKR
Winning Prediction
The Delhi Capitals come here at the back of a poor show with the bat. Their batting lineup has suffered multiple meltdowns this season, which is worrying for the team. Their recent record is poor, with four losses in five games, and the team needs the middle order to deliver the goods for a win. The Knight Riders have won the last three games and have gained confidence. It will be a close contest, but the Knight Riders have a slight edge with a stronger bowling attack.
Kolkata Knight Riders to win
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