IPL 2026: DC vs CSK Match Prediction, Match 48 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi and Chennai?
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Axar Patel (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 05 May 2026, 01:44 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will lock horns in Match 48 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Tuesday, May 5 at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC are coming into the fixture, having scripted their highest successful run chase in the previous fixture against Rajasthan Royals (RR).
They’re placed seventh on the IPL 2026 points table with four wins from nine games, having eight points. On the other hand, CSK are coming into the match, having beaten Mumbai Indians (MI) convincingly for the second time this season and are currently at sixth spot with eight points, gradually climbing up the points table.
DC vs CSK Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Tuesday, May 5 | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings | 48 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 101 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 48 (including one tie won by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 52 (including one tie won by side bowling first) |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 158 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 278/3 (20) by SRH vs DC, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 66/10 (13.4) by DC vs MI, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 265 [265/4 in 18.5 overs] by PBKS vs DC, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 143 by PBKS vs DC, 2018 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Decent | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | Middle & death overs | After early overs |
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 32 |
| Delhi Capitals | 12 |
| Chennai Super Kings | 20 |
DC vs CSK Playing 11 with Impact sub
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel/Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Chennai Super Kings
Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh/Akash Madhwal
Players to watch out for in DC vs CSK
Sameer Rizvi
The 22-year-old had a good beginning to the season, winning back-to-back Player of the Match awards against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Mumbai Indians (MI). However, Rizvi’s performances have only gone downhill since then, with just one double-digit score in the last five innings. With their campaign hanging in the balance, DC needs Rizvi to step up and help them rise higher on the points table.
Anshul Kamboj
The right-arm seamer is the joint-highest wicket taker of the season so far with 17 scalps from nine matches at an average of 15.82 and an economy of 8.49. Kamboj is fresh from a three-wicket haul against Mumbai Indians (MI) that helped his team restrict them to a low score of 159. Kamboj will again hold the key for his side against DC’s in-form top order.
Today's Match Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
