Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Prediction and Playing 11
We are reaching the business end of the IPL 2025 league phase, and every game feels like a mini-final from here.
Hello and Welcome to the DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Probable Playing XI and Match Preview.
Both teams still have five matches left, and each one will be crucial for their playoff hopes.
The 48th match will see Delhi Capitals take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, the home ground for DC.
Delhi Capitals have played 9 matches, winning 6 and losing 3, and are currently sitting in 4th position with 12 points.
They are firmly in the race for a top-two finish, but with the points table so tightly packed this year, every match from now on is make-or-break.
DC’s overall campaign has been strong, but their home form has been a bit shaky. Out of three matches at home, they have lost two, which is a slight concern.
Mumbai Indians beat them by 12 runs and RCB defeated them by 6 wickets on this ground. So, they’ll need to be extra sharp at home.
Axar Patel’s leadership has been a big plus this season, although his decision-making came under some scrutiny in the last match, especially when he didn’t hand the 19th over to Mitchell Starc while defending 162 runs.
But credit where it’s due, Axar has been a solid performer with both bat and ball.
Abishek Porel has given Delhi good starts, but he needs to convert those starts into big innings. The return of Faf du Plessis from injury has also bolstered their top order.
Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar have generally been impressive with the ball but leaked runs in their last outing.
Kuldeep Yadav, once a match-winner, is still looking to rediscover his best form.
And then there’s KL Rahul, who has been a key pillar in DC’s batting, providing stability whether at the top or middle order.
On the other side, Kolkata Knight Riders are hanging by a thread. The defending champions have played 9 matches, winning 3, losing 5, and one match was washed out. They are currently 7th on the points table with 7 points.
KKR’s campaign has been marred by the lack of form of their main players. Andre Russell has been effective with the ball but has failed to deliver as a finisher.
Rinku Singh, who was their big hero last year, has struggled to find his rhythm and hasn’t been able to hit those sixes at will like he used to.
Venkatesh Iyer showed glimpses of brilliance but hasn’t maintained it, while Gurbaz and Sunil Narine have failed to provide solid starts in the powerplay, putting a lot of pressure on the middle order.
If KKR want to keep their playoff hopes alive, they need a complete performance today.
Keep reading for fantasy cricket tips and to build a strong DC vs KKR Dream11 team that can help you beat the competition.
DC vs KKR Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 48th Match, Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Date & Time | April 29, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
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DC vs KKR Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi usually makes life easy for the batters.
It’s a surface where the ball comes onto the bat nicely, and with the small ground dimensions, clearing the boundary isn’t much of a task. We have seen some really high-scoring matches here because of that.
However, it’s not a complete nightmare for the bowlers. Spinners can come into the game, especially as the pitch starts to get a little tired.
If the spinners hit the right areas, they can slow down the scoring rate and pick up crucial wickets in the middle overs.
Overall, it’s a batters’ paradise, but smart bowling, especially from the spinners, can still create some impact.
Last Matches Stats:
13th April 2025
MI 205/5 (20), DC 193 (19)
16th April 2025
DC 188/5 (20), RR 188/4 (20)
27th April 2025
DC 162/8 (20), RCB 165/4 (18.3)
Weather Report of Delhi
The weather looks absolutely clear for the match. There is no chance of rain. The temperature is expected to hover around 36 degrees Celsius, and the humidity will be around 39%.
It’s going to be a hot evening, so fitness and hydration will be key for the players.
We can expect a full uninterrupted game without any weather-related interruptions.
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Live Streaming
You can catch all the live action of the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders match on the JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network.
For live scores, updates, and fantasy tips, you can also follow the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders live scorecard on the Cricgram app.
DC vs KKR Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 35
Delhi Capitals Wins: 16
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 18
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Recent Form
| Delhi Capitals | L | W | L | W | L |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | L | L | L | W | L |
Team News
Delhi Capitals
Delhi Capitals will play with the same combination. There are no injury concerns.
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR Included Chetan Sakariya and Rovman Powell in place of Moeen Ali and Ramandeep Singh in the last match.
KKR also likely to play with same playing 11 after washout their last match.
DC vs KKR Probable Playing XI
Delhi Capitals Probable Playing 11
- Abishek Porel
- Faf du Plessis
- Karun Nair
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
Note: Mukesh Kumar and Karun Nair will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar.
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Rovman Powell
- Vaibhav Arora
- Chetan Sakariya
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
Note: Vaibhav Arora and Angkrish Raghuvanshi will play as impact subs.
Expected Death Over Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora or Andre Russell.
Top Picks for DC vs KKR Dream11 Team
Delhi Capitals Best Players:
Axar Patel (c): 159 M, 1842 R, 21.92 A + 126 W
KL Rahul (wk): 140 M, 5047 R, 46.30 A
Faf du Plessis: 149 M, 4674 R, 35.67 A
Mitchell Starc: 50 M, 110 R, 11.00 A + 62 W
Kuldeep Yadav: 93 M, 193 R, 13.78 A + 99 W
Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:
Sunil Narine: 185 M, 1685 R, 17.37 A + 187 W
Andre Russell: 136 M, 2539 R, 27.90 A + 122 W
Ajinkya Rahane (c): 194 M,4913 R,30.51 A + 1 W
Venkatesh Iyer: 60 M, 1461 R, 30.43 A + 3 W
Varun Chakaravarthy: 80 M, 25 R, 6.25 A + 94 W
Harshit Rana: 30 M, 36 W
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
Below is the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Team Prediction:
Wicket-Keepers: L Rahul
Batters: A Rahane, Faf du Plessis, K Nair
All-Rounders: S Narine (C), A Russell, Axar Patel (Vc)
Bowlers: M Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, V Chakravarthy, H Rana
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Abhishek Porel, R Gurbaz and Venkatesh Iyer are also good picks.
DC vs KKR Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sunil Narine
- Axar Patel
- KL Rahul
- A Russell (For Grand League)
FAQs
Where Can I Get DC vs KKR live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard DC vs KKR Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Delhi Capitals Squad
Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul (wk), Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Kuldeep Yadav, Karun Nair, Mukesh Kumar, Manvanth Kumar L, Darshan Nalkande.
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Chetan Sakariya, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Venkatesh Iyer, Luvnith Sisodia, Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Rinku Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine.
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