Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings didn’t start IPL 2026 well, but they have improved in recent matches. They have won four of their last six games and are looking like a complete unit. They are coming into this match after a strong win against the Mumbai Indians and will face the Delhi Capitals at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
DC vs CSK Toss Prediction: Probable Playing XI, Match Prediction for IPL 2026
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Delhi Capitals have also been a bit inconsistent this season, but they are coming off a big win against Rajasthan Royals. They pulled off their highest-ever IPL chase, with KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, and Mitchell Starc playing important roles. Lungi Ngidi is likely to return for DC, which will strengthen their bowling. For CSK, captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in good form, and their batting is starting to perform better.
DC vs CSK Toss Prediction
As per our DC vs CSK toss prediction today, Delhi Capitals skipper Axar Patel might end up making the right call at the toss and opt to bat first at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Although teams have usually preferred to bowl first at this ground, but past data between these two teams suggests a clear advantage for the side batting first.
DC vs CSK Toss History
According to our DC vs CSK toss winner prediction, all five fixtures between these two teams were won by the side putting runs on board. So, the team winning the coin flip tonight is also expected to bat first, as per our today toss prediction.
| Match | Date | Toss Winner & Decision | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSK vs DC, IPL 2026 | 11 April, 2026 | DC won toss, opted to bowl | CSK won by 23 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| CSK vs DC, IPL 2025 | 5 April, 2025 | DC won toss, opted to bat | DC won by 25 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
| DC vs CSK, IPL 2024 | 31 March, 2024 | DC won toss, opted to bat | DC won by 20 runs | ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam |
| DC vs CSK, IPL 2023 | 20 May, 2023 | CSK won toss, opted to bat | CSK won by 77 runs | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| CSK vs DC, IPL 2023 | 10 May, 2023 | CSK won toss, opted to bat | CSK won by 27 runs | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai |
DC vs CSK Team Performance
The Delhi Capitals finally broke their losing streak of three games and won their last outing against the Rajasthan Royals. They have won four of their nine fixtures and are placed 7th in the IPL points table, while the Chennai Super Kings are also in a similar position with four wins in the tournament and are 6th in the table, looking to climb their way into the top 4.
| Team | Last 5 Matches | Results Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | W, L, L, L, W | 2 Wins – 3 Losses |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | W, L, W, L, W | 3 Wins – 2 Losses |
DC vs CSK Today Playing 11 (Probable)
The home side, Delhi Capitals, will most likely make a change in their playing 11 as Lungi Ngidi might be available to feature in this clash after recovering from a head injury sustained earlier in the season. As per our DC vs CSK Dream11 prediction, the team winning this encounter will have a decent chance to make it to the IPL play-offs.
| Delhi Capitals Playing 11 | Chennai Super Kings Playing 11 |
|---|---|
| KL Rahul (wk) | Sanju Samson (wk) |
| Pathum Nissanka | Ruturaj Gaikwad (c) |
| Nitish Rana | Urvil Patel |
| Sameer Rizvi | Sarfaraz Khan |
| Tristan Stubbs | Dewald Brevis |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Shivam Dube |
| Axar Patel (c) | Jamie Overton |
| Lungi Ngidi | Prashant Veer |
| Mitchell Starc | Noor Ahmad |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Anhsul Kamboj |
| T Natarajan | Mukesh Chaudhary |
| Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar | Impact player: Kartik Sharma |
DC vs CSK Today Match Winner
The match between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings looks very close, with both teams at the same number of points in the table. Delhi have the advantage of playing at home and their batting has been improving, while Chennai seem more balanced and has been consistent lately. Based on current trends, Delhi have a slight edge, and an interesting match is on the cards at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
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