Delhi Capitals (DC) host Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Match 48 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM IST. DC need a miracle to stay alive in the playoff race, while CSK arrive fresh off a morale-boosting 8-wicket win over MI at Chepauk.
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Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
5 May 2026 07:30 PM
For your Dream11 team, KL Rahul is the safest captain pick after his record-breaking 152 off 67 earlier at this venue and 433 runs this season (2nd on the Orange Cap list), while Sanju Samson works perfectly as vice-captain given his century and consistent performances in yellow.
DC vs CSK Match Details
| 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 |
| Head-to-Head | CSK leads 20-12 in 32 matches |
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DC vs CSK Match 48 Weather Reports
| Weather Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Daytime High | 32°C |
| Match-Time Temp | 28-31°C |
| Humidity | 35-50% |
| Wind Speed | 10-15 km/h |
| Rain Probability | 10% (mostly clear after Monday thunderstorms) |
| Sky Condition | Clearing; partly cloudy |
| Dew Factor | High (evening match; significant dew in 2nd innings) |
| Match Interruption Risk | Low |
Pitch Report for Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
| Pitch Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Batting Paradise (relaid surface; highest run-rates in IPL 2026) |
| Avg 1st Innings Score (IPL 2026) | 210-230+ runs (529-run aggregate in DC vs PBKS Match 35) |
| Boundary Length | Short boundaries (square ~60-65m); rapid outfield |
| 200+ Totals | Virtually guaranteed; SRH scored 242/3, DC posted 264 at this venue |
| Toss Decision | Bowl first (dew aids chasing; PBKS chased 265 and RCB bowled DC for 75 here) |
| Pace Assist | Early lateral movement; ball comes onto the bat with pace and carry |
| Spin Assist | Spinners get grip and turn as the ball wears; Kuldeep and Noor Ahmad key |
| Dew Effect | Significant in 2nd innings; chasing team heavily favored |
Injury Updates
DC’s Playoff Hopes: Virtually eliminated with 4 wins from 10 matches (8th on table). However, DC bounced back with a dominant 226-run chase against RCB (Match 39) where KL Rahul scored 62 and the middle order clicked. Mitchell Starc has returned and taken 3 wickets in 2 matches since comeback.
CSK Resurgent: 4 wins from last 5 matches. Beat MI by 8 wickets at Chepauk (Ruturaj Gaikwad 67* off 48, Kartik Sharma scored a fifty). CSK sit 5th with 8 points from 10 matches. A win here is crucial for their top-4 push.
Lungi Ngidi (DC): Returned from concussion. His pace and bounce on Delhi’s relaid surface adds significant firepower to DC’s attack alongside Starc.
Kyle Jamieson (DC): The tall New Zealander has been effective with the new ball. His bounce at 140+ kmph on this true surface could trouble CSK’s top order.
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head
| Category | CSK | DC | Highest Total | Lowest Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 20 wins | 12 wins | CSK: 223 | DC: 83 (2013) |
In 32 IPL meetings, CSK hold a commanding 20-12 lead over DC. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, CSK have won 6 out of 8 matches, a dominant away record.
However, DC have won 6 of the last 9 encounters (since 2020), closing the gap significantly. In the reverse fixture this season (Match 18 at Chepauk), DC won by 6 wickets with Sameer Rizvi and Tristan Stubbs starring in the chase.
MS Dhoni holds the record for most runs in this rivalry with 696 in 29 innings. His presence (if fit) at Arun Jaitley Stadium always electrifies the crowd, even in an away match.
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Key Players to Watch in DC vs CSK, IPL 2026
| Player | Team | Role | Key Insights & Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | WK-Batter | 433 runs this season (2nd on Orange Cap list behind Abhishek Sharma’s 440). Smashed 152 off 67 at this very ground vs PBKS. DC’s most reliable batter by a country mile. |
| Sanju Samson | CSK | WK-Batter | CSK’s most impactful batter this season. Century vs MI, consistent fifties throughout. His sweeps and reverse-sweeps make him lethal on any surface. The T20 World Cup hero in yellow. |
| Mitchell Starc | DC | Bowler | Returned from injury and taken 3 wickets in 2 matches. His left-arm swing in the powerplay and reverse-swinging yorkers at the death give DC a world-class bowling option. |
| Anshul Kamboj | CSK | Bowler | IPL 2026’s joint-leading wicket-taker with 17 wickets (tied with Bhuvneshwar Kumar for Purple Cap). His ability to pick wickets in the middle overs and at the death has been CSK’s biggest weapon. |
| Noor Ahmad | CSK | Bowler | Afghan left-arm spinner who has been CSK’s most reliable middle-overs option. His accuracy and variations have troubled every batting lineup. Picked 3/21 vs KKR and 4/17 in key moments. |
| Axar Patel | DC | All-rounder | DC captain with 8 wickets and crucial lower-order contributions. Holds the record for most wickets (20) in the DC vs CSK rivalry. His left-arm spin on the evening surface with grip could be decisive. |
