DC vs RR: The 32nd match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders. Taking on each other the arch rivals will be against one another for the first time during the IPL 2025. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi on April 16.
Coming for the Match 32 of the Rivalry week, Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at their own home ground. With both sides coming from tough losses, this clash will be a crucial match for both. Delhi, who have been unbeaten the whole of the season, faced their first defeat in their last outing against the Mumbai Indians. On the other hand, Rajasthan, which has been inconsistent for the whole of the season, has faced another defeat against RCB at their own home ground, Jaipur. Delhi, currently sitting near the top of the table, will look to bounce back and regain momentum after a narrow defeat to the Mumbai Indians. Meanwhile, the Rajasthan Royals are desperate to break their losing streak and revive their playoff hopes.
Heading into this clash both the teams will eye on winning points and will look to boost their rankings on the points table. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket DC vs RR, Match 32 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Punjab and Kolkata.
DC vs RR: Match Preview
| Match Info | Details |
| Series | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 32nd match |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| City | Delhi |
| Match Start Time | 7:30 PM IST – Wednesday, 16 April, 2025 |
| TV Channel | Star Sports & Sports18 Network |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is set to host the DC vs RR for Match 32 of the IPL 2025. The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is an ideal pitch for batsmen, as its dry nature mixed with short boundaries allows the batsman to clear the boundary easily. It is a small and high-scoring ground. The length ball flies out of the ground. Spinners get a bit of turn and help as the game progresses. The ball tends to come nicely onto the bat, making it ideal for stroke play. Bowling first might be advantageous due to the potential dew factor in the second innings.
DC vs RR Weather Report:
The weather at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is expected to remain sunny during the start of the match but as the match progresses further the cloud cover will take on the ground ensuring an uninterrupted game. No Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is almost 1% along with it there are 25% chances of humidity. Fans can look forward to a full 40-over contest if rain comes and stops before match hours. The temperature at the ground is likely to be around 35°celsius.
| Weather Parameter | Details |
| Condition | Mostly Sunny |
| Rain Probability | 01% |
| Humidity | 25% |
| Temperature | Around 35°C |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi stats: DC vs RR
| Total Matches Played | 91 |
| Batting First Won | 44 |
| Batting Second Won | 47 |
| Tied Matches | 00 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 171 |
| Highest Score | Sunrisers Hyderabad 266/7 |
| Lowest Score | Delhi Capitals 66/10 |
DC vs RR Predicted Playing XI
DC Probable Playing XI:
Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
RR Probable Playing XI:
Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sanju Samson (c & wk), Nitish Rana, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana, Sandeep Sharma, Tushar Deshpande
