DC vs CSK IPL 2026 Match Preview: Dream11 Prediction, Playing XI & Pitch Report
The Indian Premier League action continues as Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in a crucial T20 encounter. Both teams have secured 4 wins each this season and are desperate to build momentum and climb the leaderboard. With massive rewards on the line in your fantasy contests, this match promises high octane cricket. Read on for our expert Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, and the ultimate Fantasy Winning Team strategy.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings
- Date: 05 May 2026
- Time: 19:30 IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Live Streaming & Broadcast Details
Catch all the live action of this IPL clash on:
- JioHotstar(App + Website)
- Star Sport Channels
Weather Report
Delhi will experience hot and dry conditions with temperatures around 38 degrees Celsius. The Dew factor will play a massive role in the second innings, making chasing easier. The Rain impact is zero, ensuring a full game.
Pitch Report & Venue Stats
The Arun Jaitley Stadium offers a flat batting deck with short boundaries. The Average score here is a massive 198 runs. Looking at the Pace vs spin dominance, pacers have claimed 31 wickets compared to just 17 wickets for spinners in the last five games. The Pitch Report clearly indicates a high scoring thriller where top order batters will dominate.
Team Form & Head to-Head
Delhi Capitals
- Last 5 matches: W/L/L/L/W
- Recent performance: Bounced back with a solid win, looking to capitalize on home conditions.
- Head to-head record: 3 wins against CSK.
Chennai Super Kings
- Last 5 matches: W/L/W/L/W
- Recent performance: Alternating between wins and losses but boasting a deep batting lineup.
- Head to-head record: 5 wins against DC.
Injury Updates & Player Availability
- Ayush Mhatre, Khaleel Ahmed, and Nathan Ellis are Injured or unavailable.
- Ben Duckett remains Doubtful for this fixture.
- The rest of the core players are Fully fit and ready to go.
Probable Playing XI (Both Teams)
Delhi Capitals
KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, David Miller, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Chennai Super Kings
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Sanju Samson, Shivam Dube, Sarfaraz Khan, Jamie Overton, Urvil Patel, Anshul Kamboj, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Matt Henry, Mukesh Choudhary
Key Players to Watch
- KL Rahul: Leading the run charts for his team with 433 runs. His current form makes him a must have.
- Sanju Samson: Smashed 315 runs so far. His aggressive role at the top is perfect for this venue.
- Anshul Kamboj: A lethal weapon with the ball, picking up 17 wickets this season.
- Jamie Overton: Provides massive all round value with 136 runs and 10 wickets.
Fantasy Picks
Small League Safe Picks
- KL Rahul
- Sanju Samson
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
Mega League Differential Picks
- Tristan Stubbs: High strike rate and can turn the game in the death overs.
- Noor Ahmad: A risky but rewarding pick if the pitch offers any grip.
Match Prediction / Outlook
We predict a Chennai Super Kings victory. Despite the home advantage for Delhi Capitals, the all round depth and superior head to-head record give the visitors a slight edge in this T20 showdown.
Disclaimer
Always check Final Playing XI and Toss updates before locking your fantasy team.
IPL 2026 DC vs CSK players T20 past performance, current series performance, projected points and selection percentage.
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSG vs DC | 01 Apr - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | DC | 141/10 (18.4) | 145/4 (17.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 17 balls remaining) | ||
| MI vs DC | 04 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 162/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (18.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| CSK vs DC | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | DC | 212/2 (20.0) | 189/10 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 23 runs | ||
| DC vs RCB | 18 Apr - 03:30 PM | Bengaluru | DC | 175/8 (20.0) | 179/4 (19.5) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 1 ball remaining) | ||
| SRH vs DC | 21 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | DC | 242/2 (20.0) | 195/9 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 47 runs | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | Delhi | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) | ||
| RR vs DC | 01 May - 07:30 PM | Jaipur | RR | 225/6 (20.0) | 226/3 (19.1) | DC DC won by 7 wickets (with 5 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| PBKS vs DC | 11 May - 07:30 PM | Dharamsala | DC | 210/5 (20.0) | 216/7 (19.0) | DC DC won by 3 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| RR vs DC | 17 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 193/8 (20.0) | 197/5 (19.2) | DC DC won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |
Teams | Date | Venue | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RR vs CSK | 30 Mar - 07:30 PM | Guwahati | RR | 127/10 (19.4) | 128/2 (12.1) | RR RR won by 8 wickets (with 47 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs PBKS | 03 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | PBKS | 209/5 (20.0) | 210/5 (18.4) | PBKS PBKS won by 5 wickets (with 8 balls remaining) | ||
| RCB vs CSK | 05 Apr - 07:30 PM | Bengaluru | CSK | 250/3 (20.0) | 207/10 (19.4) | RCB RCB won by 43 runs | ||
| CSK vs DC | 11 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | DC | 212/2 (20.0) | 189/10 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 23 runs | ||
| CSK vs KKR | 14 Apr - 07:30 PM | Chennai | KKR | 192/5 (20.0) | 160/7 (20.0) | CSK CSK won by 32 runs | ||
| SRH vs CSK | 18 Apr - 07:30 PM | Hyderabad | CSK | 194/9 (20.0) | 184/8 (20.0) | SRH SRH won by 10 runs | ||
| MI vs CSK | 23 Apr - 07:30 PM | Mumbai | MI | 207/6 (20.0) | 104/10 (19.0) | CSK CSK won by 103 runs | ||
| GT vs CSK | 26 Apr - 03:30 PM | Chennai | GT | 158/7 (20.0) | 162/2 (16.4) | GT GT won by 8 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs MI | 02 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | MI | 159/7 (20.0) | 160/2 (18.1) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | Delhi | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs LSG | 10 May - 03:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 203/8 (20.0) | 208/5 (19.2) | CSK CSK won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs LSG | 15 May - 07:30 PM | Lucknow | LSG | 187/5 (20.0) | 188/3 (16.4) | LSG LSG won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs SRH | 18 May - 07:30 PM | Chennai | CSK | 180/7 (20.0) | 181/5 (19.0) | SRH SRH won by 5 wickets (with 6 balls remaining) | ||
| CSK vs GT | 21 May - 07:30 PM | Ahmedabad | CSK | 229/4 (20.0) | 140/10 (13.4) | GT GT won by 89 runs |
Teams | Date | Toss | Bat First | Bat Second | Inning 1 | Inning 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI vs DC | 04 Apr - 03:30 PM | DC | 162/6 (20.0) | 164/4 (18.1) | DC DC won by 6 wickets (with 11 balls remaining) | ||
| GT vs DC | 08 Apr - 07:30 PM | DC | 210/4 (20.0) | 209/8 (20.0) | GT GT won by 1 run | ||
| DC vs PBKS | 25 Apr - 03:30 PM | DC | 264/2 (20.0) | 265/4 (18.5) | PBKS PBKS won by 6 wickets (with 7 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs RCB | 27 Apr - 07:30 PM | RCB | 75/10 (16.3) | 77/1 (6.3) | RCB RCB won by 9 wickets (with 81 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs CSK | 05 May - 07:30 PM | DC | 155/7 (20.0) | 159/2 (17.3) | CSK CSK won by 8 wickets (with 15 balls remaining) | ||
| DC vs KKR | 08 May - 07:30 PM | KKR | 142/8 (20.0) | 147/2 (14.2) | KKR KKR won by 8 wickets (with 34 balls remaining) | ||
| RR vs DC | 17 May - 07:30 PM | DC | 193/8 (20.0) | 197/5 (19.2) | DC DC won by 5 wickets (with 4 balls remaining) |





