IPL 2025, Match - 48 | DC vs KKR | Fantasy Tips, Prediction & Preview

Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 48th game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. DC is currently at the fourth spot in the points table with six wins from nine games. Whereas, KKR are languishing at the seventh spot in the points table with seven points from nine games.

Delhi Capitals will be eyeing a crucial win and bolstering their playoff chances after suffering a loss against RCB in their last game. They had the opportunity to move to the top of the table in the last game against RCB, but ended up suffering a 6-wicket loss. DC could not impress with the bat in the last game as they kept wickets at regular intervals and eventually finished their innings on a modest 162/8. With the ball, they had reduced RCB to 26/3 before half-centuries from Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya took the Bengaluru-based outfit home.

On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders’ last game against Punjab Kings was washed out, and they will be desperate to win the upcoming game in order to remain in contention for a playoff spot. Kolkata comes into this match with an explosive lineup featuring world-class all-rounders. Rahmanullah Gurbaz is expected to set the tone at the top, supported by experienced campaigners like Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer. In the bowling department, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, and Vaibhav Arora will play key roles on the spin-friendly Delhi pitch.

Match Timings

Match Toss Time - 07:00 PM IST (01:30 PM GMT)

Match Start Time - 07:30 PM IST (02:00 PM GMT)

Match Venue - Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Head to Head

Matches Played - 34

Delhi Capitals won - 15         Kolkata Knight Riders won - 18

No Result - 01

Last 5 meetings

Delhi Capitals won - 3         Kolkata Knight Riders won - 2

Pitch Report

The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi offers a flat, batting-friendly pitch with consistent bounce, making it a high-scoring venue. Spinners may get some assistance later, but short boundaries heavily favor batters throughout the game.

Weather Report

The weather forecast is expected to be hot and clear. There are no chances of rain during the game. The temperature is likely to be around 39°C  with 38% humidity.

Probable Playing XI  

Delhi Capitals (DC) - Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(wk), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player - Jake Fraser McGurk

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) - Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Player - Angkrish Raghuvanshi

Must Picks

DC - KL Rahul, Axar Patel

KKR - Sunil Narine, Andre Russell

DC vs KKR Fantasy Team

Wicket-Keeper : Rahmanullah Gurbaz, KL Rahul

Batters : Ajinkya Rahane, Faf du Plessis

All-rounder : Axar Patel, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Venkatesh Iyer

Bowlers : Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain and Vice-Captain picks

Captain : KL Rahul

Vice-Captain : Sunil Narine

Prediction

Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled with consistency in their batting, often relying on individual brilliance rather than collective performance. Despite a loss in their last game, Delhi Capitals have shown strong form throughout the season. Their solid overall performance and depth in the squad make them favorites to win this clash. 

Sportco predicts Delhi Capitals to beat Kolkata Knight Riders in the 48th game of the Indian Premier League 2025.

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