Delhi Capitals will host Chennai Super Kings in a crucial match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Tuesday, 5 May, at 7:30 PM IST. Both teams are currently tied on 8 points from their nine matches, making this a mid-table clash.
Chennai Super Kings have a slight edge with a better net run rate (+0.005) compared to Delhi Capitals (-0.895). This will be their 32nd meeting in IPL history, with CSK leading 20-12 in previous encounters. However, recent matches between the two sides have been more balanced.
CSK’s Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson have been key players this season. Gaikwad has scored 315 runs, while Samson has been explosive with his batting. For DC, KL Rahul remains a major threat, having scored 433 runs at an average of 54.13.
Both teams are dealing with injury issues. MS Dhoni is out for CSK due to a calf injury, while Delhi’s Lungi Ngidi has recovered from a concussion and will play. Mitchell Starc continues to lead DC’s pace attack, while Anshul Kamboj remains a formidable bowler.
The match will be played on a fresh pitch with short boundaries, making it a batsman-friendly surface. Fast bowlers like Starc and Kamboj are expected to have an advantage due to post-storm moisture. Heavy dew is likely in the second innings, affecting spinners’ grip.
With both teams needing points, the winner will move to 12 points, matching top teams like RCB and SRH. This clash could significantly impact the IPL 2026 points table.