The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is entering its crucial phase, and every game now carries extra weight in the race to the playoffs. In Match 48, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Details:
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Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 48, IPL 2025
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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Date & Time: Tuesday, April 29, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Broadcast and Streaming: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Teams Overview:
Delhi Capitals (DC) currently sit in fourth place with six wins and three losses. After a tough defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at home, DC will be desperate to bounce back. As the tournament heads towards its final stages, every win matters even more, with a tight race for the playoff spots. Led by Axar Patel, Delhi will hope to use their home advantage and move up the standings with a strong performance against KKR.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have had a shaky season so far. With just three wins, five losses, and one no-result from nine games, they are placed seventh on the table. Ajinkya Rahane’s side faces a must-win situation; a loss here could seriously hurt their playoff chances. They will be aiming to put in a complete team performance to stay alive in the tournament.
Pitch Report:
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been batter-friendly throughout the season, but it showed signs of slowing down in the last match between DC and RCB. Batters had to work hard for their runs, and the ball wasn’t coming onto the bat easily. With the game scheduled just 48 hours later, the surface is likely to behave similarly. The team winning the toss is expected to opt for bowling first, considering chasing might be slightly easier under the lights.
Head-to-Head Record:
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Matches Played: 34
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Won by DC: 15
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Won by KKR: 18
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Tied: 1
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No Result: 0
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First-ever Fixture: May 5, 2009
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Most-recent Fixture: April 29, 2024
KKR holds a slight edge over DC in their overall meetings, but current form favors Delhi.
Probable Playing XIs:
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Axar Patel (captain), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
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Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
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Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Key Players to Watch:
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Ajinkya Rahane (KKR):
The veteran KKR captain has been in fine form, scoring 271 runs in eight innings at an impressive strike rate of 146.48. His experience and ability to anchor the innings will be crucial for Kolkata’s hopes. -
Axar Patel (DC):
Though Axar hasn’t picked up too many wickets this season, his tight bowling has been a big plus for Delhi. He also showed his skills by taking two key wickets early on against RCB. His all-round abilities make him a key asset for DC.
Probable Match Scenarios:
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Scenario 1: If Delhi Capitals win the toss and bowl first, KKR could post a score around 200–205. In this case, Delhi are predicted to successfully chase it down and win the match.
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Scenario 2: If Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and opt to bowl first, DC could score between 205–210. In that situation, KKR would be favorites to chase it down and win.
Match Prediction:
Considering the recent form, home advantage, and strength in both departments, Delhi Capitals seem slightly stronger going into the match. However, KKR’s desperation to stay alive could make them a very dangerous opponent. Expect a close battle, but the team bowling first is likely to win.