DC vs KKR 48th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025
DC vs KKR 48th Match Preview
The IPL 2025 season is heating up as Delhi Capitals face Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 48 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. So let’s look at the DC vs KKR 48th Match Dream11 Prediction of IPL 2025.
Delhi Capitals are riding high with 6 wins in 9 matches, firmly placed in the top four, while Kolkata Knight Riders are desperate to revive their playoff hopes after a mixed campaign so far. With key players in form and playoff spots at stake, fans can expect a gripping, high-octane contest under the Delhi sky.
Kolkata Knight Riders have been one of the most balanced sides this season, blending youth and experience seamlessly. After a few close battles, including a Super Over win against Rajasthan Royals, DC will be keen to strengthen their position.
On the other hand, KKR’s season has been turbulent. Despite some big wins, inconsistency has plagued them. A washout against Punjab Kings has left them short on points, and they must win here to stay alive in the tournament. With both teams hungry for points, a fiercely competitive encounter is on the cards.
Also read: Who will win Today’s 48th Match DC vs KKR of IPL 2025?
DC vs KKR Match time and Venue
Date 29/04/2025
TIme 2 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST
Venue Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Tournament IPL 2025
Live Telecast / Streaming Star Sports / JioHotstar app
DC vs KKR Live Telecast and streaming
The live telecast of the Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders will be available to watch on Star Sports Network in India. While fans can see the live streaming of DC vs KKR IPL 2025 match on the JioHotstar and Fancode apps.
Where can I see DC vs KKR Live Score?
DC vs KKR Live Score
You can also track live scores and updates on the Stumps and bails website.
DC vs KKR Possible Playing11
Delhi Capitals 11
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
Kolkata Knight Riders 11
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is famous for its spin-friendly conditions. The dry surface tends to slow down as the match progresses, making it challenging for batters in the second innings. Historically, teams batting first have had a slight advantage, winning 73 matches compared to 67 wins for chasing teams in 142 T20 domestic games. The average first-innings score at this venue is 171.
The highest IPL score at this venue is 266/7, made by SRH, while the lowest is 70 all out, posted by RCB. Expect spinners to play a major role in this game, while batters will need to apply themselves to score big. Given the conditions, captains might prefer to bat first and set a target.
Total Matches 93
Batting 1st won 45
Batting 2nd won 48
Avg 1st inning score 171
Higesht score Sunrisers Hyderabad 266/7
Lowest score Delhi Capitals 66/10
DC vs KKR Weather Report
The weather for the match day in Delhi is expected to be sunny and extremely hot, with temperatures touching 39°C. Humidity will hover around 40%, and winds at 16 km/h might offer minimal relief. No precipitation is forecasted, so a full game is almost certain.
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Delhi Capitals Team Updates
Delhi Capitals have shown depth with both bat and ball. KL Rahul and Abishek Porel have anchored the batting, while Kuldeep Yadav continues to be their standout bowler. Mitchell Starc and Mukesh Kumar provide firepower with the ball but have been slightly expensive at times.
Kolkata Knight Riders Team Updates
Kolkata Knight Riders will look towards veterans like Ajinkya Rahane and promising talents like Angkrish Raghuvanshi to provide the stability up top. Their bowling, led by Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, and Harshit Rana, has shown glimpses of brilliance, but consistency will be key if they are to upset DC at home.
DC vs KKR 48th Match Fantasy Cricket Tips
Batters: Ajinkya Rahane, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs
Top Batter Pick: Ajinkya Rahane
For Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane has been the standout performer with the bat. Scoring 271 runs in 8 innings at a strike rate of 146.49
Top Wicketkeeper: Lokesh Rahul
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Axar Patel, Andre Russell
Top All-rounder Pick: Axar Patel
One of DC’s finest players, skipper Axar Patel, has amassed 189 runs at a strike-rate of almost 156 in three games and made a respectable batsmanship contribution.
Bowlers: Micthell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy
Top Bowler Pick: Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc has delivered important breakthroughs for DC, especially in the powerplay and death overs. With 11 wickets in 9 games, including a stunning 5-wicket haul, Starc’s raw pace and lethal yorkers make him a serious threat against any batting lineup.
DC vs KKR Captain and Vice-Captain Choices
Captain: KL Rahul
KL Rahul has been the backbone of Delhi Capitals’ batting lineup, scoring 364 runs in 8 innings at an average of 60.67 and a strike rate of 146.18. With three fifties already to his name, Rahul has mastered the art of pacing the innings, and his ability to accelerate towards the end makes him a vital player in high-pressure games.
Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav
Kuldeep Yadav is a strong contender for a vice-captain pick due to his consistent bowling, he has been Delhi’s trump card with the ball, picking up 12 wickets in 9 matches at an economy of 6.56.
DC vs KKR Grand League Tips
For grand leagues, think about the obvious picks. KL Rahul and Rahane are popular options, but backing differential players like Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc and Angkrish Raghuvanshi can help climb ranks.
In extreme heat conditions, spinners may extract more advantage in middle overs, thus loading your team with quality spin bowlers and middle-order batters could be a winning strategy. Also, consider bowlers who can bowl at the death under tough conditions like Mitchell Starc.
DC vs KKR 5 must-picks
Player Role/Stats
KL Rahul Top run-scorer for DC
Ajinkya Rahane Reliable KKR batting anchor
Axar Patel In-form all-rounder
Kuldeep Yadav Bagged 12 wickets in 9 games
Micthell Starc Strike bowler in powerplay and death overs
| Player | Role/Stats |
| KL Rahul | Top run-scorer for DC |
| Ajinkya Rahane | Reliable KKR batting anchor |
| Axar Patel | In-form all-rounder |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bagged 12 wickets in 9 games |
| Micthell Starc | Strike bowler in powerplay and death overs |
DC vs KKR Dream11 Winning Predictions
Delhi Capitals: 52%
Kolkata Knight Riders: 48%
Dream11 Teams for DC vs KKR Match 48 of IPL 2025
DC vs KKR Small League Team
DC vs KKR Grand League Team
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