Who will win DC vs KKR Match 51 IPL 2026?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are favourites to win the DC vs KKR Match 51. KKR have won 3 of their last 5 matches while DC have won 1 of their last 5 matches. KKR also hold a 6-4 head-to-head advantage over LSG in last 10 matches.

Who is the best captain pick for DC vs KKR Dream11 today?

KL Rahul is the best captain pick for DC vs KKR Dream11 Match 51. He has scored 445 runs this IPL 2026. For grand league, Finn Allen is the top differential captain, he is an explosive batter.

Who is the best vice-captain for DC vs KKR Dream11?

Varun Chakravarthy is the top vice-captain choices for DC vs KKR Dream11. Varun Chakravarthy took 8 wickets in his last 3 games. Mitchell Starc is the differential VC option for grand league teams.

What is the best Dream11 team for DC vs KKR IPL 2026 Match 51?

Best Dream11 XI for DC vs KKR Match 51: K L Rahul (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi (WK), Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy (vc), Mitchell Starc, Sunil Narine, C Green, Kuldeep Yadav, P Nissanka. Recommended team split: 4 DC + 7 KKR

Who are the players to avoid in DC vs KKR Dream11?

Avoid picking DC bowlers as captain or vice-captain —They proved expensive. Specifically avoid T Natarajan as a premium pick since they offer wickets but minimal batting contribution. Avoid lower-order DC batsmen with minimal run-scoring opportunity.

DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction — IPL 2026 Match 51 Best Team, Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

DC vs KKR Match Details — IPL 2026 Match 51

Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the Tata IPL 2026. DC lost their previous match against CSK by 8 wickets. This marks DC's 6th defeat in the tournament, and they slipped to 7th place with 8 points. On the other hand, after a tough start, KKR made a strong comeback, winning 3 matches in a row.

However, they still hold 8th position with 7 points. In their previous match against SRH, KKR successfully chased down a 156-run target. Angkrish Raghuvanshi and Varun Chakravarthy were key performers. In this match, Delhi is rebounding, while KKR is eyeing a 4th consecutive win. To keep their playoff hopes alive, this is a do-or-die game for both teams.

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DC vs KKR Match Details:

Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
Match: DC vs KKR (Match 51)
Date: 8th May. 2026
Match Start Time: 07:30 PM IST
Stadium/Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live Score: cricketwinner.com
Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar

DC vs KKR Weather Report — Delhi Conditions

Temperature: 34-35 C
Rain Chances: 1%
Humidity: 37%

Recent Performance – Last 5 Matches

Team DC Form

Delhi Capitals Recent Form: L, W, L, L, L

Team KKR Form

Kolkata Knight Riders Recent Form: W, W, W, L, L

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Record — IPL History

DC Won	15
KKR Won	19
NR	0

DC vs KKR Pitch Report — Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is batting-friendly; We saw the tournament's highest score of 264 runs here this season. So far, 102 (IPL) matches have been played at this venue, and the statistics are as follows:

Win Batting First: 45%
Win Bowling First: 52%
Best Suited For: Pacers (62%)

Average Scores

Average 1st Innings: 171
Average 2nd Innings: 156

Winning the toss and bowling first could be the ideal strategy.

DC vs KKR Probable Playing 11

Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable 11:

Axar Patel ©, KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Rana, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Probable 11:

Finn Allen, Ajinkya Rahane ©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (wk), Rinku Singh, Cameron Green, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Anukul Roy, Sunil Narine, Kartik Tyagi, Varun Chakravarthy.

Also Read: DC vs KKR Probable Playing 11 IPL 2026 Match 51 — Pitch Report, Weather & Toss Prediction

DC vs KKR Key Players & Must-Have Dream11 Picks

Best DC Players for Dream11 — Match 51

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
KL Rahul	WK	445	0
Pathum Nissanka	BAT	228	0
Tristan Stubbs	BAT	257	0
Mitchell Starc	BOWL	0	3

Best KKR Players for Dream11 — Match 51

Players	Role	Runs	Wickets
Angkrish Raghuvanshi	WK	268	0
Rinku Singh	BAT	237	0
Sunil Narine	AR	40	9
Varun Chakravarthy	BOWL	0	10

DC vs KKR Captain & Vice-Captain Picks — Match 51

Angkrish Raghuvanshi (vc): Reliable batter, scored 59 runs off 47 balls against SRH.
Mitchell Starc (vc): Differential pick, 3-40 against RR.

DC vs KKR (Free-to-Play) Fantasy Team Suggestion:

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Tips:

SL Captain Choice	KL Rahul
GL Captain Choice	Pathum Nissanka, Finn Allen
Punt Picks	Varun Chakravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Dream11 Combination	2-4-2-3

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Prediction – Who Will Win

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are ahead in head-to-head stats against Delhi Capitals (DC). Additionally, KKR won 3 matches in a row, which boosts their confidence. Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine have been consistently bowling brilliant spells, and they can ask tough questions to the DC middle-order batters.

Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to win.

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