Looking for DC vs CSK IPL 2026 insights? This Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings reverse fixture features a deep dive into DC vs CSK head-to-head records, Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings stats, and a detailed Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings timeline. Get the latest DC vs CSK prediction and find where to watch Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings live.
Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings both have eight points from nine games. Simple math says the loser tonight is basically out. But the playoffs’ mathematical elimination is still a few games away.
DC has the Orange Cap contender, KL Rahul, with 433 runs at a strike rate of 185.83. That is outrageous. But here is the problem. Their bowling economy in the death overs is 11.4, the worst among all ten teams. Conceding 12 runs per over in the death overs can’t help to win tight matches.
CSK, on the other hand, has the Purple Cap leader Anshul Kamboj with 17 wickets. Their spin attack of Noor Ahmad has an economy of 8.48, which gives them a dividend.
But here is where it gets conversational. CSK just beat DC twelve days ago by 23 runs. Same two teams. Almost the same batting lineup. And guess what? That match was in Chennai, a spin-friendly track. Now they are in Delhi, a batting paradise. Does that help, DC? Maybe.
Where to Watch Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Match
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings |
| Stadium | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date & Time | Tuesday, May 05, 07:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 32 |
| DC Wins | 12 |
| CSK Wins | 20 |
| Tie | Nil |
| No Results | Nil |
| At MA Chidambaram Stadium | DC 3, CSK 8 |
| At Arun Jaitley Stadium | DC 4, CSK 6 |
| Neutral Stadium | DC 5, CSK 6 |
DC vs CSK Pitch Report
The black soil surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has produced two vastly different data sets in IPL 2026. Across nine matches this season, the average first innings score is 174, but the standard deviation is unusually high. Teams have posted 264 and been bowled out for 75 on the same strip within two weeks.
The square boundaries measure 68 meters on the leg side and 72 meters straight, so mis-hits frequently clear the rope. However, the pitch slows down considerably after the 12th over. Spin bowling averages 26.4 here versus 32.1 for pace, a 15% efficiency gap.
The team batting first has won 47 times historically, while chasing has won 51 times, indicating a near 50-50 split. Dew is not a factor on May evenings. The toss winner should bat first, target 190+, and rely on wrist spin in the middle overs.
Weather Report
It is likely to be cloudy and humid, with a humidity level of 50-58%. At 7:30 PM IST, when the game would start, the temperature would be around 26°C-29°C. There is no chance of rain. In match time, the wind will blow from west-northwest at 7km/h.
DC vs CSK Playing 11(Predicted)
For DC
KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Kyle Jamieson / Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Impact Player – Mukesh Kumar / David Miller/ Abishek Porel
For CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sanju Samson (WK), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis / Matt Short, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Mukesh Choudhary, Anshul Kamboj
Impact Player – Spencer Jhonson / Kartik Sharma
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Timeline
| Date | Season | Venue | Result | Notable Performances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2026 | IPL 2026 | Chennai | CSK won by 23 runs | Sanju Samson (115*) |
| Apr 5, 2025 | IPL 2025 | Chennai | DC won by 25 runs | KL Rahul (77), Vijay Shankar (69*) |
| Mar 31, 2024 | IPL 2024 | Vizag | DC won by 20 runs | Rishabh Pant (51), David Warner (52), Mukesh Kumar (3/21) |
| May 20, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Delhi | CSK won by 77 runs | Ruturaj Gaikwad (79), Devon Conway (87), Deepak Chahar (3/22) |
| May 10, 2023 | IPL 2023 | Chennai | CSK won by 27 runs | Shivam Dube (25), Matheesha Pathirana (3/37) |
| May 8, 2022 | IPL 2022 | Mumbai | CSK won by 91 runs | Devon Conway (87), Moeen Ali (3/13) |
Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings Stats
- Jamie Overton gives CSK’s bowling attack an advantage. He recently bowled well, taking 4 wickets for 18 runs against DC. He was bowling fast over 144 kilometers per hour.
- Kuldeep Yadav needs to get 2 wickets to have 250 wickets in all T20 cricket.
- KL Rahul needs six fours to reach the 500 fours mark in his IPL career.
- The Capitals have a not so good record. They have been bowled out 31 times. This is the most of any team, in IPL history. The Capitals do not want this record.
- Dhoni is still the run-scorer in this match, with 696 runs. He often scores the runs needed to win in the overs.
DC vs CSK Prediction
DC has a 55% chance to win if they bat first and post a total above 190. If chasing, their win probability drops to 42% due to their inconsistent middle order and CSK’s deep batting lineup.
The first 10 overs and the performance of CSK spinners in the middle overs (overs 10-15) will decide the outcome. The average first innings score of 180 suggests that batting first is not a guaranteed advantage unless a team can exceed 200.
CSK wins, but with medium confidence. Their overall balance, superior middle-order batting depth, and strong bowling attack, combined with their recent record of winning three of their last four matches, give them a slight statistical edge.
DC’s batting remains heavily reliant on KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka, making them vulnerable if the top order fails.
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