Match 48 of the Indian Premier League 2026 will witness the battle between Delhi Capitals and theChennai Super Kings, in what would be a virtual playoff eliminator.
Both teams are currently deadlocked in a mid-table scramble with 8 points from 9 matches.
Delhi Capitals enter this home fixture high on confidence after a sensational turnaround; they recently snapped a three-game losing streak by successfully chasing a mammoth 226 against the Rajasthan Royals. Meanwhile, CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, arrive in the capital following a dominant 8-wicket dismantling of the Mumbai Indians at Chepauk.In their previous encounter earlier this season, Chennai defeated Delhi Capitals by 23 runs courtesy of a masterclass century from Sanju Samson.
DC vs CSK IPL 2026 Match 48 Details:
| Detail | Information |
| Match | Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Match 48 |
| Series | Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 |
| Date | May 5, 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Toss | 7:00 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | JioCinema App & Website |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
DC vs CSK Pitch Report:
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch for today's DC vs CSK clash is a batting paradise, featuring a flat deck and short boundaries that favor high-scoring encounters.While the average first-innings score is 178, recent matches have seen successful chases exceeding 225, making any total under 200 vulnerable. Pacers may find early swing under lights, but the dry surface offers mid-game grip for spinners. However, the decisive factor is the heavy evening dew, which typically settles in during the second innings, making the ball difficult to grip and reinforcing the strategy to win the toss and bowl first.
DC vs CSK Dream11 Team:
Wicketkeepr: KL Rahul, Sanju Samson, Tristan Stubbs
Batter: Ruturaj Gaikwad, N Rana, Pathum Nissanka
All Rounders: J Overon, A Patel
Ballers: Mitchell Starc, K Yadav, A Kamboj
DC vs CSK Top Fantasy Picks:
KL Rahul (DC): The leading run-scorer for Delhi, Rahul is in the form of his life. He has amassed 433 runs in 9 innings at a massive average of 54.13 and a strike rate of 185.83 including a record-breaking 152 runs and three half-centuries.
Sanju Samson (CSK): The mainstay of the Chennai batting unit, Samson has already crossed the 400-run mark in 10 matches. He remains a top choice after scoring a brilliant 115 earlier this season against DC.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK): The CSK skipper has found his rhythm just in time for the playoffs. He has accumulated 245 runs so far, featuring two crucial half-centuries and a high score of 74, proving to be the anchor for his side.
Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Captain (C):KL Rahul, Sanju Samson
Vice-Captain (VC): Axar Patel (All-round utility) or Pathum Nissanka (Current explosive form).