Delhi Capitals will clash with Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday, 29 April, in IPL 2025. This crucial playoff match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Before the match, here’s the pitch report.
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 Broadcast and Streaming Details | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website) |
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Delhi currently sit in fourth place in the standings with six wins and three losses. They will hope to register a win against KKR and move up in the IPL 2025 standings. The side is coming off a disappointing loss against RCB at their home ground. However, with the season moving at its fag end, it will be important that DC pull up their socks as two other teams are just behind them with almost a similar situation.
On the other hand, KKR have not picked up their form. With three wins, five losses, and a no-result fixture in nine games, the Kolkata-based side currently sits in seventh place in the standings, and they will hope to register their fourth win of the season. The Ajinkya Rahane-led side is in a must-win situation, and another defeat could be their potential exit.
The chances of the Kolkata Knight Riders in this tournament are getting diminished day by day.Kolkata Knight Riders’ last match against Punjab Kings ended with no result due to bad weather.Before that, Kolkata Knight Riders lost their match against Gujarat Titans by 39 runs.
It has been a good season for Delhi Capitals so far, as they have won six matches out of nine. However, Axar Patel’s men lost their most recent match against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 6 wickets. In today’s match, Delhi Capitals would like to forget their previous defeat and give the gift of victory to their fans at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 15 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 18 |
| Tied | 01 |
| No Result | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | May 5, 2009 |
| Most-recent Fixture | April 29, 2024 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch in IPL 2025 has seen significant changes. Previously known for its slow, low-bounce nature, modifications made before the IPL have resulted in a pitch offering assistance to both batsmen and bowlers. The stadium’s shorter boundaries have led to a flurry of boundaries. Scores exceeding 200 have been recorded, alongside lower-scoring matches. A total of 93 matches have been played here in the IPL, with teams batting second winning 47 of them.
DC vs KKR match day Weather Report
The weather forecast is expected to be hot and clear. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 39°C with 38% humidity
DC vs KKR Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (w), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
DC vs KKR IPL 2025 Key Battles
KL Rahul has been in superb form, scoring 364 runs in IPL 2025 already. He will belooking to punish the struggling KKR team further. Varun Chakaravarthy, the ace spinnerfrom the camp of defending champions will be their only hope against KL Rahul. Hismystery spinners in the middle overs will be a trick for KL Rahul too. Mitchell Starc wasthe crucial bowler for KRR in the IPL 2024 play-offs. Not retained, he was picked by DC inthe auctions. This could be his chance to prove to KKR what they missed. Starc with hispace will be a threat to KKR’s pinch-hitting opener Sunil Narine, who has lacked runs thisseason too. Abishek Porel, the man from Bengal has 253 runs in the IPL this season. Hewill also be looking to hit some more. Harshit Rana with the new ball should target himearly.
DC vs KKR Probable Best Performers
Probable Best Batter of the match: Ajinkya Rahane
KKR skipper Ajinkya Rahane scored his last 50-plus score against the Gujarat Titans two games prior and has been in solid touch since the beginning of the season. In eight innings, the veteran batter has scored 271 runs at an average of 38.71 and a strike rate of 146.48, including three fifties. The defending champions, who are in a make-or-break game situation, Rahane will have to once again come forward and give his team another blistering start.
Probable Best Bowler of the match: Axar Patel
In 11 matches, the left-arm ace spinner Axar Patel has only managed to take three wickets. The DC skipper might not have picked as many wickets, but has been economical. Bringing himself into the powerplay against RCB, Axar bagged two wickets under the powerplay. With an effective arm-ball and the ability to vary his pace, the 31-year-old will be important for his side’s quest to record their seventh win of the season.
The Toss Will Play a Crucial Role
In their previous match at this venue against RCB, RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first, restricting the home team to a mere 162 runs. RCB then comfortably chased down the target. The first innings saw the ball gripping the surface, causing difficulties for the Delhi batsmen. In contrast, RCB benefited from the dew in the second innings, making the run chase easier. With significant dew expected, the toss will be a critical factor.
Who will win today’s IPL match between DC vs KKR?
- Delhi Capitals won six matches and are currently at 4th place in the point table.
- Delhi Capitals have the advantage of playing at their home ground.
- Kolkata Knight Riders, with only 3 wins, is currently at 7th place in the point table.
- In head-to-head encounters, Delhi Capitals have won 15 matches out of 34, and Kolkata Knight Riders have won 18, while 1 ended with np result.
- Overall, the Delhi Capitals seem to be the more balanced side compared to the Kolkata Knight Riders.
We are backing Delhi Capitals to win!
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