Here’s a preview of the 48th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), scheduled for April 29, 2025, at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi.
Contents
Match Overview
- Result: Yet to begin
- Start Time: 7:30 PM IST
Match Info
- DC’s Last Match: Delhi Capitals are placed fourth in the IPL 2025 points table with six wins and three losses. They lost their last match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) but remain hopeful of securing a playoff spot.
- KKR’s Last Match: Kolkata Knight Riders have struggled this season, sitting seventh in the standings with three wins, five losses, and one no-result in nine games. They desperately need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Squads
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
Venue Guide
- Stadium: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Pitch: Batter-friendly surface with consistent bounce. Spinners may get assistance later.
Live Streaming Guide
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
- Online Streaming: JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar
Key Players to Watch
DC
- KL Rahul: DC’s leading run-scorer this season.
- Axar Patel: Captain and a key all-rounder.
- Kuldeep Yadav: DC’s top spinner, crucial in middle overs.
KKR
- Sunil Narine: Explosive all-rounder.
- Andre Russell: Match-winner with both bat and ball.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: KKR’s leading spinner this season.
Head-to-Head Record
- DC vs KKR in IPL history: KKR have won 18 out of 34 matches, while DC have won 15. One match ended in a Super Over.
- Recent Clashes: KKR won both encounters last season.
Weather and Pitch Conditions
- Weather: Hot and clear, temperature around 39°C.
- Pitch: Flat surface favoring batters, with some assistance for spinners later.
Conclusion
This match is crucial for both teams—DC will aim to strengthen their playoff chances, while KKR must win to stay in contention. Will DC bounce back, or can KKR pull off an upset?