Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: IPL 2025 Match Preview and Key Stats

The upcoming IPL 2025 match between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders promises to be an exciting encounter. With DC looking to recover from their recent loss and KKR fighting for playoff survival, both teams have much at stake. Key players like KL Rahul and Varun Chakravarthy will be crucial in determining the outcome. Discover the match details, head-to-head statistics, and expert insights in our comprehensive preview.

By Narendra Chaudhary | Apr 28, 2025, 14:30 IST

Match Overview

The 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Delhi Capitals (DC) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.

Current Standings

Following their defeat to Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), DC has dropped to fourth place with six victories out of nine matches. Conversely, KKR is positioned seventh, having won only three of their nine games, with their last match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) being washed out due to rain.

Match Details

DC vs KKR Match 48: Match Details

Match: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 48, IPL 2025

Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Live Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioCinema

Head-to-Head Record

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches	35
Won by Delhi Capitals	16
Won by Kolkata Knight Riders	18
Tied/NR	0
Last 5 Matches Result	DC: 3, KKR: 2

In their IPL history, DC and KKR have faced each other 35 times, with KKR winning 18 matches and DC securing 16 victories. KKR has triumphed in their last two meetings with DC.

Team Analysis

DC vs KKR: Team Preview for Match 48

Delhi Capitals (DC)

DC aims to recover from their recent loss to RCB. KL Rahul's impressive form is a significant advantage for the team, making him a key player to watch in this match. On the bowling front, Mitchell Starc has been exceptional, supported by seasoned spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel. Vipraj Nigam is another player to keep an eye on.

Key Players of DC: Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

KKR has only managed three wins so far and must secure victories in all remaining matches to maintain their playoff aspirations. The batting lineup needs to step up, as recent performances have been underwhelming. Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine will be pivotal in the bowling department.

Key KKR Players: Ajinkya Rahane, Varun Chakravarthy

Probable Playing XI

Probable Playing XI for DC vs KKR Match 48

Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

Impact Subs: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira

KKR Expected XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy.

Impact Subs: Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell, Lunith Sisodia

Pitch and Weather Insights

Pitch & Weather Report for DC vs KKR Match 48

Pitch Report

The pitch is expected to favor bowlers, offering consistent pace and bounce, which could challenge the batsmen. The average score for the first innings has been around 197, making the toss a crucial factor.

Weather Report

Conditions are predicted to be clear, with temperatures between 28°C and 33°C during the match. Humidity levels are expected to be moderate, around 40-50%, with no significant rain forecast.

Conclusion

As underdogs, KKR will face a tough challenge against Delhi Capitals, especially given their current form. DC is favored to win this match, relying on their pace attack to perform well at home.