clash on 5th eveningth Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings will face each other at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 7:30 PM IST.
Get the best DC vs CSK Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 48.th IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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DC vs CSK Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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KL Rahul – Representing Delhi Capitals (DC), he has scored 433 runs in 9 matches at an impressive average of 54.13 and a blistering strike rate of 185.83, with a highest score of 152*, which puts him on top of the run charts. |
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Ruturaj Gaikwad – Opening for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he has scored 245 runs in 9 matches at an average of 35.00 and a strike rate of 125.64, with a best of 74*, while continuing to improve in form. |
Raises up:
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Nitish Rana – Playing for Delhi Capitals (DC), he has contributed 202 runs in 7 matches at an average of 28.86 and a strike rate of 160.32, including a powerful inning of 91 runs. |
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Sanju Samson – Playing for Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he has scored 315 runs in 9 matches at an average of 168.00, including 115*, showcasing his match-winning attacking ability. |
Budget Selection:
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Urvil Patel – Representing Chennai Super Kings (CSK), he has scored 28 runs in 2 matches at a brisk strike rate of 164.70, with a highest score of 24, indicating strong finishing ability. |
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Kyle Jamieson – Playing for Delhi Capitals (DC), he has taken 2 wickets in 2 matches at a bowling average of 45.00, along with scoring 12 runs which adds depth to the lower order. |
DC vs CSK IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
KL Rahul and Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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vice captain |
Sanju Samson and Nitish Rana |
DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson (Vice Captain), KL Rahul ©
- Batsmen – Nitish Rana, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs
- Allrounder – Axar Patel, Jamie Overton
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed
DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – Sanju Samson, KL Rahul, Urvil Patel
- Batsmen – Nitish Rana (Vice Captain), Ruturaj Gaikwad©, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounder – Jamie Overton
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson, Anshul Kamboj, Noor Ahmed
DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 48 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Mukesh Kumar |
No |
No |
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matt henry |
No |
No |
DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction Today Match 48 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
KL Rahul |
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gl captaincy option |
Ruturaj Gaikwad |
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choice of punt |
Kyle Jamieson and Urvil Patel |
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dream11 combination |
2-4-2-3 |
DC vs CSK Match Preview:
Delhi Capitals will take on Chennai Super Kings in the 48th match of IPL 2026 on May 5 at 7:30 pm at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Both sides go into this high-voltage battle chasing crucial points, with sixth-placed Chennai and seventh-placed Delhi having eight points from nine each. This contest will shape their push towards the playoff race.
Historically, Chennai Super Kings have dominated this rivalry, winning 20 out of 32 encounters, while Delhi Capitals have won 12. Earlier this season, Chennai maintained their dominance with a 23-run win thanks to a brilliant innings from Sanju Samson. However, Delhi are now entering the contest with new confidence after breaking their losing streak while chasing a challenging target of 226 runs against Rajasthan thanks to explosive starts from KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings enter this fixture on the back of an impressive eight-wicket win over Mumbai, with Ruturaj Gaikwad leading from the front and Karthik Sharma strengthening the middle order. The Arun Jaitley Stadium stage, known for its fast outfield and short boundaries, will encourage aggressive stroke play, although recent surfaces have shown variety. Both teams will attack this match with the intention of regaining momentum in the tightly contested league stage.
DC vs CSK head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Delhi Capitals |
12 |
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Chennai Super Kings |
20 |
DC vs CSK Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
30°C |
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weather forecast |
cloudy |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
191 |
Records of chasing teams:
DC vs CSK Playing 11 (Expected):
Delhi Capitals Playing 11:
1) KL Rahul
2) Pathum Nissanka
3) Nitish Rana
4) Sameer Rizvi
5) Tristan Stubbs
6) Akshar Patel
7) Ashutosh Sharma
8) Vipraraj Corporation
9) Kyle Jamieson
10) Mitchell Starc
11)Kuldeep Yadav
12) T Natarajan
chennai super kings playing 11: :
1) Sanju Samson
2) Rituraj Gaikwad
3) Urvil Patel
4) Dewald Brevis
5) Shivam Dubey
6) Karthik Sharma
7) Jamie Overton
8) Akil Hossein
9)Noor Ahmed
10)Anshul Kamboj
11) Gurjapneet Singh
12) Mukesh Chaudhary
DC vs CSK Match Winner Prediction:
Looking at the current performance, Chennai Super Kings are expected to win this match.
