Delhi Capitals (DC) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 48th match of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST. For your Dream11 team, Sanju Samson is the top captain pick. He already posted an unbeaten 115 against DC in their earlier meeting this season and is the most dangerous top-order batter in this fixture.
KL Rahul or Anshul Kamboj work well as vice-captain options, covering both consistent run-scoring and the wicket-taking firepower that makes Kamboj dangerous on a surface that rewards disciplined pace bowling.
DC vs CSK Match Preview, IPL 2026
| Match Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 48 |
| Date | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Broadcast | Star Sports, JioHotstar |
| DC Captain | Axar Patel |
| CSK Captain | Ruturaj Gaikwad |
| DC Coach | Hemang Badani |
| Key Absentees | MS Dhoni (CSK – likely to miss); Ramakrishna Ghosh (CSK – ruled out) |
| DC Season Form | 7th place – 4 wins, 5 losses in 9 matches |
| CSK Season Form | 6th place – 4 wins, 5 losses in 9 matches (better NRR) |
DC vs CSK Predicted Playing XI & Key Players
Here are the predicted playing XI and key players to watch out for from both teams
DC Predicted Playing XI
DC Predicted XI: KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Impact Player: David Miller
CSK Predicted Playing XI
CSK Predicted XI: Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Player: Sarfaraz Khan
DC vs CSK Weather & Pitch Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 40°C (104°F) |
| Match-Time Temp | 30–33°C (86–91°F) |
| Humidity | 25–35% |
| Wind Speed | 8–12 km/h |
| Rain Probability | Very Low (< 2%) |
| Sky Condition | Clear |
| Dew Factor | Negligible — no dew in Delhi in April/May peak summer months |
| Match Interruption Risk | Very Low |
Pitch Report — Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting-Friendly but Variable (short boundaries; pitch slows in middle overs) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 165–180 runs (variable — one high-scoring game and one low-scoring game this season) |
| Boundary Length | Straight: 74m, Square: 60m |
| Toss Decision | Bat first (no dew in Delhi in May; pitch slows down significantly in 2nd innings) |
| Pace Assist | Early pace and carry in the powerplay; spinners assist in middle overs |
| Spin Assist | Significant grip as the game progresses — Kuldeep, Axar, and Noor all relevant |
| Dew Effect | None — dry Delhi summer conditions confirmed; batting first strongly advised |
DC vs CSK Dream11 Team
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head
| Matches | DC Wins | CSK Wins |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | 14 | 18 |
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Key Players to Watch
| Player | Team | Role | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanju Samson | CSK | Batsman | Explosive batting, strong against short boundaries |
| KL Rahul | DC | Batsman | Consistent anchor, plays spin & pace well |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | Early swing, powerplay wicket-taker |
| Nitish Rana | DC | Batsman | Aggressive form, high strike rate |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | Wicket-taking wrist spin in middle overs |
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