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DC vs CSK predictions [Source: AP]
The Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings take on each other at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 5 at 7:30 PM (IST) as both teams contest for a spot in the final four of the season.
Having missed out on the IPL 2025 playoff, both teams are level on points after 9 matches played and sit right next to each other (6th and 7th) on the table. As they look to get the better of each other in Delhi, with their destiny in their own hands, we explore what to expect from the high-octane collision in the capital city.
DC vs CSK current form (last 5 matches)
| Team | Form |
| DC | W, L, L, L, W |
| CSK | W, L, W, L, W |
DC vs CSK player battles
Sanju Samson vs Mitchell Starc
Sanju Samson has been CSK’s best batter this season, with already two centuries to his name as he looks to replicate those performances in the crunch part of IPL 2026. He will be up against Mitchell Starc, who is a masterful new-ball operator and recently returned to the DC XI. Previously, Samson has only scored 3(7) against Starc in the IPL.
How the duo does against each other will dictate how much CSK is able to score in their innings.
Tristan Stubbs vs Anshul Kamboj
Tristan Stubbs is DC’s designated finisher, especially with David Miller sitting out of the XI currently. He could be the difference maker in DC scoring a par score or 20 runs above par. This is where the joint-top wicket-taker Anshul Kamboj will come into play.
Having picked 11 (the most) wickets in the final 10 overs this season, he could put CSK ahead in the contest with a Stubbs dismissal.
Sameer Rizvi vs Noor Ahmad
Sameer Rizvi helped DC win their first two matches this season with impressive fifties in the middle order. He is a good player of spin, and Noor Ahmad, who has recently been in some good form, will be up against him in the middle overs. In their only previous meeting, Rizvi scored 8 (3). As a positive match-up for the batter, this is an intriguing battle to watch.
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DC vs CSK top performers (current squad members)
Most runs for DC vs CSK
Prithvi Shaw has 321 runs in 12 innings against CSK at a strike rate of 151.41 and three fifties to his name.
Most wickets for DC vs CSK
Axar Patel has picked 9 wickets in 13 innings at an economy rate of 6.97 and the best figures of 3/42 against CSK.
Most runs for CSK vs DC
MS Dhoni has scored 696 runs against DC in 29 innings, scoring at a strike rate of 142.04 with three fifties to his name.
Most wickets for CSK vs DC
In the current team, Jamie Overton has picked 4 wickets in the only innings against DC. Earlier this season, he picked 4/18 (4) against them.
DC vs CSK toss prediction
In the ongoing season, four matches have been played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, with three wins chasing the targets. It is going to be a batter-friendly surface, where the pacers will find some early movement, but as the match progresses, it gets easier to bat. Considering the temperatures, dew could play a role in the second innings as well.
All things considered, the team winning the toss is likely to field first.
DC vs CSK 1st innings score prediction
Powerplay – 65/1
Final score – 212/5
DC vs CSK 2nd innings score prediction
Powerplay – 73/0
Final score – 214/3
DC vs CSK top players prediction
DC top players' prediction
Probable best batters
KL Rahul, Nitish Rana
Probable best bowlers
Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav
CSK top players prediction
Probable best batters
Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad
Probable best bowlers
Jamie Overton, Anshul Kamboj
Who will hit the most sixes in DC vs CSK IPL 2026, Match 48?
KL Rahul
Who will score the most fours in DC vs CSK IPL 2026, Match 48?
Sanju Samson
DC vs CSK match winner prediction: Who will win IPL 2026, Match 48?
All things considered, this promises to be a closely fought battle, where the two teams fight to cancel each other out of the playoff reach and climb up the points table. Given they are playing at home and are familiar with the conditions, DC hold a slight advantage on the night. Additionally, CSK is a unit laden with injuries, which would play a part.
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