Delhi will face Karnataka at Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Motera, Ahmedabad for the Elite Group D match of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26. This promises to be a closely contested encounter as both teams are locked at 8 points from 4 matches and fighting for a crucial position in the points table.
The head-to-head record between these two teams shows limited encounters with mixed results. In their most recent meeting, Delhi won convincingly by 8 wickets in October 2023, chasing down Karnataka’s 136/5 with ease. However, Karnataka had won their previous encounter back in 2019 by 8 wickets, indicating that both teams are capable of dominating when on form.
DEL vs KAR SMAT T20 Match Preview
Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B in Motera, Ahmedabad, will host this crucial Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy encounter. Based on recent T20 matches played at this venue, the ground has an average score of 197 runs in the last 5 T20s, indicating excellent batting conditions with balanced assistance for both pace bowlers (30 wickets) and spinners (29 wickets).
Both teams come into this match with identical records of 2 wins and 2 losses in their 4 matches. However, Karnataka holds a significant advantage in the points table with a superior net run rate of +1.766 compared to Delhi’s -0.633. Karnataka sits at position 3 while Delhi is at position 4 in Elite Group D, making this match absolutely crucial for both teams’ qualification hopes.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi vs Karnataka |
| Date | December 4th, 2025 |
| Time | 1:30 PM LOCAL |
| Venue | Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B, Motera, Ahmedabad |
| Tournament | Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 – Elite Group D |
Pitch Report
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Expected to be a batting-friendly wicket |
| Average Score | 197 runs (average in last 5 T20s at this venue) |
| Favors | Pacers – pitch offers good assistance with favourable conditions |
| Surface | Excellent batting conditions, balanced for pace and spin |
| Weather Impact | Clear conditions with 0% precipitation chance |
| Toss Factor | Teams winning the toss prefer to bowl first – 62% opted to bowl |
Weather Report
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 19°C at start, rising to 29°C during the day |
| Humidity | 57% – Moderate humidity levels |
| Wind Speed | 11 km/h – Light winds |
| Rain Chance | 0% precipitation expected – no rain threat |
| Overall | Clear conditions, perfect for cricket |
Toss Prediction
Historical data from Narendra Modi Stadium Ground B shows teams winning the toss have a 62% preference to bowl first over the last 5 years in T20s. Teams bowling first have achieved an impressive 80% win rate at this venue in recent T20s. The team winning the toss is strongly expected to bowl first.
Injury Updates
No major injury concerns reported. Both teams will be playing with their strongest XI.
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DEL vs KAR Head-to-Head Records
- DEL beat KAR by 8 wickets: Delhi – 137/2 (16.5), Karnataka – 136/5 (20) (21 Oct, 2023)
- KAR beat DEL by 8 wickets: Delhi – 109/9 (20), Karnataka – 112/2 (15.3) (10 Mar, 2019)
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Top Picks For The Match
| Player | Reason |
|---|---|
| Devdutt Padikkal (Captain) | Scored 180 runs in 5 matches |
| Anuj Rawat (Vice Captain) | Scored 163 runs in 5 matches |
| Karun Nair | Scored 82 runs in 5 matches |
| Nitish Rana | Scored 55 runs and took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
| Ishant Sharma | Took 3 wickets in 5 matches |
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