DC vs KKR: Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will lock horns in the 48th match of the IPL 2025 season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on April 29, Tuesday. As the tournament nears its turning point, both teams are keen to win a game to tighten their positions.
DC now holds the fourth position with six wins and three losses. Having lost disappointingly against RCB, they will look to get back on track in front of the fans at home. With others closing in, each point now counts for DC to keep their playoff bid alive.
In the meantime, KKR, under Ajinkya Rahane, has been inconsistent. With just three victories in nine games (one no-result), they are in a vulnerable seventh position. Another defeat would effectively rule them out of the playoffs, and this encounter is a must-win for the two-time champions.
DC vs KKR Match Details
Match: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 48, IPL 2025
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
Live Streaming: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The track at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been batter-friendly in the past, and even in IPL 2025 so far, nothing has changed, but in their recent match versus RCB, the pitch had looked slower compared to its nature, requiring tactful shot-making from the batters.
Since the next DC vs KKR match is only 48 hours away, the pitch should act in the same way. Teams who win the toss will tend to bowl first, hoping to exploit initial movement and pursue targets later under lights.
DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches Played: 34
Delhi Capitals wins: 15
Kolkata Knight Riders wins: 18
Tied: 1
No Result: 0
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First Meeting: May 5, 2009
Most Recent Match: April 29, 2024
KKR dominate the head-to-head competition, but DC will be eager to bridge the gap in this make-or-break match.
DC vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
DC vs KKR Probable Best Performers
Best Batter Prediction: (KKR)
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane has been in good touch during IPL 2025. In eight innings, he has scored 271 runs with an average of 38.71 and a whopping strike rate of 146.48 with three half-centuries. Considering the high-pressure game for KKR, Rahane’s experience at the top will be instrumental in the DC vs KKR match.
Best Bowler Prediction: Axar Patel (DC)
Despite a modest wicket count, DC captain Axar Patel has been very economical. His astute variations and capability to take crucial wickets in the powerplay, as evidenced against RCB, make him a major threat. His performance may prove to be the turning point in determining the fate of DC vs KKR.
Match Result: Kolkata Knight Riders win the game
Final Verdict: Who Will Win DC vs KKR?
Given recent performance, team strength, and home support, Delhi Capitals will begin as favorites. But with KKR desperate to keep their playoff hopes alive, a fierce contest is likely at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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