DC vs KKR Match Preview

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face the Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 48 of the IPL 2025 on April 29 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. DC have been in excellent form this season, winning six out of nine matches and finishing 4th in the points table with 12 points. In contrast, KKR has struggled this season, winning only three of nine games and is currently seventh with seven points. DC's last game was against Royal Challengers Bangalore. DC batted first and scored 162 runs for the loss of eight wickets. KL Rahul scored 41 runs from 39 deliveries. The last game of KKR was washed out due to rain. PBKS scored 201 runs with the loss of four wickets.

DC vs KKR Match Details 

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 48th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Date & Time: 29th April 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

DC vs KKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	208
Avg 2nd inn score	194
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

DC vs KKR Pitch Report

Arun Jaitley Stadium is typically known as a spin-friendly surface that becomes slower during the second innings. However, based on previous seasons, the pitch has remained flat throughout, and dew is unlikely to affect how the game plays out.

DC vs KKR Weather Report

The weather on match day at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is expected to be extremely hot and dry, with hazy sunshine throughout the day.  

DC vs KKR Last Five Matches

DC ( Delhi Capitals )	L W L W W
KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	L L W L W

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KKR Won	DC Won	Tie	NR
Overall	34	18	15	0	1
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

DC vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Delhi Capitals Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul – KL Rahul scored 364 runs in 8 innings with an average of 60 and a strike rate of 146.
• Kuldeep Yadav –  Kuldeep Yadav has 12 wickets with an economy of 6.55—the lowest among the bowlers.

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Ajinkya Rahane – Ajinkya Rahane is their leading run-scorer, scoring 271 runs at a strike rate of 146.
• Varun Chakaravarthy – Varun Chakaravarthy was outstanding in the last game against RR. His economy is 6.85, the lowest among bowlers.

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul, Abishek Porel, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(VC), Sunil Narine(C),  Andre Russell, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for DC vs KKR Dream11 Team:

KL Rahul(C), Abishek Porel, Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Venkatesh Iyer, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Sunil Narine,  Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sunil Narine, KL Rahul

Vice-captain – Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane

Wicketkeeper – KL Rahul

DC vs KKR Probable Winners:

KKR, the defending champions, have fallen behind this season. The primary cause is a lack of firepower in the two batting and bowling departments. On the other hand, the Delhi Capitals have been performing well. They won their first four games. KL Rahul has returned to his T20 boots, scoring 380 runs. Considering the team combination, Delhi Capitals is expected to win this match.