DC vs CSK match prediction: Who will win today's IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings?

Catch the match prediction, predicted XIs and more for the contest between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings, IPL 2026 match here

Chennai Super Kings will be desperate to get another win under their belt as they take on Delhi Capitals in match number 46 of IPL 2026 on Tuesday. CSK defeated DC by 23 runs when the two sides locked horns earlier in the tournament, marking their first win of the season. CSK are 6th on the IPL 2026 standings while DC are 7th, with both teams managing to win just 4 games so far.

As per the prediction, DC are expected to emerge as the winners in the contest against CSK, given the form of the batters and bowlers. Both the teams are riding high on late-found momentum, having defeated MI and RR respectively by a comfortable margin. CSK are boggled by multiple injuries, with Khaleel Ahmed, Ramakrishna Ghosh being ruled out while DC will be boosted by the return of Mitchell Starc and Lungi Ngidi.

DC vs CSK details

• Match: Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings, Match 48, IPL 2026
• Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2026
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi

What to expect in DC vs CSK contest?

Delhi Capitals are hitting peak form at the perfect moment. KL Rahul has been the backbone of their batting, currently sitting at 433 runs for the season, including an unbeaten 152 at this very ground. The return of Lungi Ngidi, confirmed fit by coach Ricky Ponting after a concussion layoff, provides a massive boost to a pace unit led by a firing Mitchell Starc.

CSK continues to operate under a cloud of injury concerns. MS Dhoni has not traveled to Delhi and remains in Chennai to rehabilitate a persistent calf injury; he is yet to feature in the 2026 season. The squad is further depleted with Ramakrishna Ghosh (foot fracture) and Khaleel Ahmed (quadriceps tear) ruled out. Despite these setbacks, Sanju Samson remains their primary weapon, having already scored an unbeaten 115 against DC earlier this season.

DC vs CSK Head-to-Head Record

• Matches Played: 32
• CSK Won: 20
• DC Won: 12
• Record at Arun Jaitley Stadium: CSK leads 6-2

Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch report

The match will be played on Pitch No. 4, a fresh black-soil surface that has not been used yet in IPL 2026. It is expected to offer true bounce and consistent pace, making it a “batter’s paradise” with short square boundaries of just 65 meters. A par score is estimated between 210 and 220. While spinners may find grip in the first innings, heavy dew is expected from the 12th over of the second innings, favoring the chasing side.

Predicted DC vs CSK playing XIs

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.
Impact Player: Abishek Porel / Lungi Ngidi

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact Player: Mukesh Choudhary / Urvil Patel

Who will win DC vs CSK match today?

While CSK won the reverse fixture earlier this season by 23 runs, the momentum has shifted. Delhi Capitals possess a more balanced and fit bowling attack, and KL Rahul’s extraordinary form at this venue makes them a formidable force. Given the heavy dew forecast and DC’s recent success in high chases, they are predicted to edge out the depleted Yellow Army.

Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win Match 48.