In Match 51 of IPL 2026, the Delhi Capitals are set to face the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi are coming off another tough outing against Chennai Super Kings, where they were beaten by eight wickets. After opting to bat, DC could only manage 155 runs, which was just not enough on the surface as CSK finished the job in 17.3 overs.
DC vs KKR 2nd Innings Dream11 Team, Fantasy Picks and Key Players to Watch - Match 51
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On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders head into this clash with recent momentum on their side after a convincing win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. SRH posted 165, but KKR chased the target, sealing victory in 18.2 overs. The innings was anchored by the skipper Ajinkya Rahane, who scored 43, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi impressed with 59.
With the ball, Varun Chakravarthy led the charge with three wickets, supported well by Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi, who picked up two scalps each. Interestingly, for the fantasy cricket users, they can now make a team for the second innings in IPL and can pick only 5 players. We will provide the ideal DC vs KKR 2nd Innings Dream11 Team for maximum fantasy return.
DC vs KKR Match Details
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 51 |
| Toss | To be updated |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST, 8th May 2026 |
| Scorecard | DC vs KKR Scorecard |
DC vs KKR Dream11 Team Today (2nd Innings)
You have the option to change your DC vs KKR Dream11 prediction team up until 9:00 PM, so make sure to factor in the toss result and any last-minute updates. Keeping an eye on current player form and match conditions can help you make a better DC vs KKR 2nd Innings Dream11 team.
Dream11 Team 1 (If DC bats second)
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| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul(c) | Delhi Capitals | Batsman |
| Pathum Nissanka(vc) | Delhi Capitals | Batsman |
| Nitish Rana | Delhi Capitals | Batsman |
| Kartik Tyagi | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowler |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowler |
Dream11 Team 2 (If KKR bats second)
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| Player | Team | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Ajinkya Rahane | Kolkata Knight Riders | Batsman |
| Finn Allen(c) | Kolkata Knight Riders | Batsman |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | Delhi Capitals | Batsman |
| Mitchell Starc(vc) | Delhi Capitals | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi | Delhi Capitals | Bowler |
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders H2H Record
The rivalry between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders has been competitive over the years, although Kolkata have maintained a slight edge in KKR vs DC H2H results. They have come out on top more often, winning 19 games compared to Delhi’s 15 victories, with one match producing no result. Their most recent face-off took place in the 2025 season, where KKR secured a 14-run win in a high-scoring contest.
| Team | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | 15 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | 19 |
| No Result | 1 |
Players to Watch Out For in DC vs KKR Match 51
- KL Rahul: One of the best batsmen in IPL continues to be among the most consistent performers season after season. In the ongoing edition, KL Rahul is once again nearing the 500-run milestone and stands as the top run-getter for Delhi Capitals while ranking third overall in the tournament charts. He has smashed 445 runs, maintaining an impressive average of 49.44 along with a striking rate of 180.09.
- Finn Allen: He has emerged as one of the most dangerous batsmen in IPL. Representing Kolkata Knight Riders, Allen plays a crucial role in providing rapid starts during the power play. In the previous match, he made a quick impact with 29 off just 13 deliveries.
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Delhi Capitals are more likely to win against KKR in Match 51 of IPL 2026.
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