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DC vs CSK Match Preview: In the 48th match of IPL 2026, there is a match between Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings today on Tuesday 5th May. If we look at the points table before this match to be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, IPL 2026 has so far been a season where 5 teams have moved ahead, while the remaining 5 teams are trying to catch them. The two teams Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are tied with 8 points each in the match to be held on Tuesday. However, in terms of run rate, Chennai is one place ahead i.e. at sixth position.

DC vs CSK: Journey so far and return

The journey of both the teams so far has been full of ups and downs. DC lost two matches which they could have won. Against Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings. At the same time, CSK had a slow start and the team also struggled with injuries. But now both the teams have made a great comeback. DC easily achieved the target of 226 runs against Rajasthan Royals. At the same time, CSK defeated Mumbai Indians by 8 wickets.

DC's team strategy and playing XI update

DC's team now looks balanced. KL Rahul is now getting good support from other batsmen. Nitish Rana has become strong at number 3. At the same time, Mitchell Starc has also given a new edge to the bowling by taking 3 wickets in the first match itself.

CSK strategy and team updates

CSK is building its batting around Ruturaj Gaikwad. Shivam Dubey and Dewald Brevis can play important roles. Trust is also being shown on new player Karthik Sharma. MS Dhoni is still out of the team due to injury, which is a big blow for the team.

Players to keep an eye on

• Nitish Rana's excellent form

Nitish Rana has scored 182 runs in the last 4 matches, that too at a strike rate of 182. His performance is making DC's batting stronger.

• Akil Hossein's challenge

Akeal Hossein's bowling has been a bit weak this season, but his record against right-handed batsmen is still good. He can become a threat to DC's top order.

CSK vs DC: Pitch report-weather update

This season, the first match is going to be played on pitch number 4 of Arun Jaitley Stadium. In the last two seasons, the team batting first won 3 times. However, in recent matches, teams have been winning the toss and choosing to bowl first. On this pitch in the T20 World Cup, India had scored 209 runs and restricted the opposition team to 116. Talking about the weather, the weather of Delhi will be very hot today. There will be light clouds in the sky during the day. However, there is absolutely no chance of rain.

Probable Playing XI (DC)

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam/Oqib Nabi, Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.

Probable Playing XI (CSK)

Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Sarfaraz Khan/Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Akash Madhwal/Gurjapaneet Singh, Mukesh Chaudhary.