DC vs CSK Dream11 Prediction IPL 2026- Best Captain & Vice-Captain picks for today
DC vs CSK Dream11 Team Predictions for Match 48 IPL 2026 H2H Records, Key Players, Playing 11 and Pitch Report.
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DC vs CSK Match Preview:
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for the second time in the TATA IPL 2026. In their previous match, CSK defeated DC by 23 runs. However, the Delhi Capitals won their previous match against the Rajasthan Royals by 7 wickets, securing their 4th win. KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka helped DC successfully chase down RR's 225-run target.
On the other hand, Chennai Super Kings also won their previous match against Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets, thanks to Ruturaj Gaikwad's unbeaten innings of 67 runs. CSK hold 6th place with 8 points. In this match, both teams will take the field with the intention of securing their 5th victory. To keep their hopes alive, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) need to bounce back.
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DC vs CSK Match Details:
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: DC vs CSK Match 48
- Date: 5th May. 2026
- Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
- Stadium/Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
- Live Score: cricketwinner.com
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Delhi Weather Report:
- Temperature: 34-35 C
- Rain Chances: 1%
- Humidity: 37%
Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches
Team DC Form
DC Recent Form: W, L, L, L, W
Team CSK Form
CSK Recent Form: W, L, W, L, W
Head-to-Head:
| DC Won | 5 |
| CSK Won | 5 |
| NR | 0 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is bowling-friendly; high scores have frequently been witnessed here in the T20 format. Delhi Capitals posted a massive 264 runs total against Punjab at this venue.
- Win Batting First: 46%
- Win Bowling First: 51%
- Best Suited For: Pacers (64%)
Average Scores
- Average 1st Innings: 171
- Average 2nd Innings: 156
Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.
DC vs CSK Probable Playing 11
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable 11:
KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) Probable 11:
Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary.
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Top Picks from Delhi Capitals
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| KL Rahul | WK | 75 (40), 1(3), 152(67) |
| Pathum Nissanka | BAT | 62(33), 11(7), 8(6) |
| Axar Patel | AR | 1-39, 0-5, 1-44 |
| Mitchell Starc | BOWL | 3-40, 1-33, 2-29 |
Top Picks from Chennai Super Kings
| Players | Role | Recent Performance |
| Sanju Samson | WK | 11(9), 11(15), 101(54) |
| Ruturaj Gaikwad | BAT | 67(48), 74(60), 22(14) |
| Anshul Kamboj | BOWL | 3-32, 0-16, 1-10 |
| Jamie Overton | AR | 0-28, 1-14, 3-37 |
DC vs CSK Captain & Vice-Captain Choices:
- Ruturaj Gaikwad ©: Smashed back-to-back half centuries.
- KL Rahul ©: DC top run scorer, scored 75 runs in the last match.
- Sanju Samson (vc): CSK's top run scorer, scored 315 runs so far.
- Anshul Kamboj (vc): CSK's highest wicket-taker has taken 17 wickets so far.
DC vs CSK (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion:
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Dream11 Tips:
| SL Captain Choice | KL Rahul |
| GL Captain Choice | Sanju Samson |
| Punt Picks | Anshul Kamboj, Mitchell Starc |
| Dream11 Combination | 2-3-3-3 |
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match Prediction – Who Will Win
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) won the previous match against Delhi Capitals (DC). However, DC has the advantage of playing on its home ground, and with the inclusion of Mitchell Starc, DC seems a more balanced side.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals (DC) to win.
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