DC vs KKR Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 48th Match of IPL 2025

Updated on: April 29, 2025

The Indian Premier League heats up, and another thrilling clash awaits fans. Delhi Capitals will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders in the 48th Match of the season on April 29. The match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, and will begin at 7:30 PM.

With the IPL moving to the final stage of the group phase and stepping into the playoffs, every match from here on becomes significant in shaping the points table. Coming into match 48, both teams will have a victory on their minds. Delhi Capitals, playing at their home, will be desperately seeking a win after their consecutive losses and boost their campaign. On the other hand, last year’s defending champions will be coming from a No result and a series of consecutive losses.

Facing each other in Match 48, both teams will be looking to secure crucial winning points and strengthen their chances of playoff qualification. Delhi, already at the top, will aim to solidify their standing, while Kolkata, positioned near the bottom, will seek it as an opportunity to redeem themselves at their home.

As both teams prepare to lock horns in Match 48, expect nothing short of a high-voltage showdown. Below is the detailed analysis and match breakdown for both teams.

DC vs KKR Match Overview

League	Indian Premier League 2025
Match	Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 48
Time	7:30 PM IST, Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Venue	Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Both teams preview

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals the early table toppers are now facing challenges with consistency. After a strong start, DC have managed to secure six wins from their nine matches and currently sit in the fourth position, still in a relatively safe spot. Heading into this clash, Delhi Capitals are coming off a close contest against Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This match against KKR is crucial as the points table is beginning to take shape and another loss could seriously affect their playoff chances.

Kolkata Knight Riders

Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending Champions, have had a mixed season so far. They started with a 7-wicket loss to RCB but quickly bounced back with a win over RR. However, inconsistency has followed them with further losses against MI and others. Their last match ended in a no-result due to rain. As they gear up to face Delhi Capitals in their next match, KKR would need a strong performance to add crucial points and stay in the hunt for a playoff spot.

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Record

Total Matches played	35
Delhi Capitals (DC ) Won	16
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Won	18
No Result/ Tied	01

DC vs KKR Last 5 Match Form

Team	Last 5 Matches
Delhi Capitals (DC )	L, W, L, W, L
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)	A, L, L, W, L

Indian Premier League 2025, Ground Stats

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Total	93
Team Bat 1st	45
Team Bat 2nd	48
Tied	00
Average First Innings Score	171
Highest Score	Sunrisers Hyderabad 266/7
Lowest Score	Delhi Capitals 66/10

Pitch Report

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders- The 48th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. The Arun Jaitley Stadium is favourable to the batters, especially with short boundaries. The track generally offers an even pace and bounce, making it conducive for the batters to play their shots freely. However, the ground will provide assistance to the spinners as well.

The winning contest between team batting first and second doesn’t have much difference but as per stats chasing here gives an idea to the team about the pitch and conditions allowing them to adapt better.

DC vs KKR Playing 11s (Predicted)

DC Probable Playing XI:

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

KKR Probable Playing XI:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

DC vs KKR, IPL 2025 Match 48: Key Players to watch out

Team	Players
DC	Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul,Axar Patel
KKR	Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

DC vs KKR Team Prediction – Who Will Win?

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and squad of these two teams, DC is expected to win this match. However, the winner can be entirely attributed to the ground stats and records. As per the ground stats, the chances of the team batting second are high, so the Batting second team will likely win Match 48 of the Indian Premier League 2025.

However, with cricket’s unpredictable nature and KKR ’s batting firepower, this match could go either way. So please analyze on your part and then invest.