In the fifty-first match of the tournament, Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on the 8th.th May 7:30 pm IST.
Get the best DC vs KKR Dream11 prediction, fantasy cricket tips, probable playing XI and match insight for 51.scheduled tribe IPL 2026 match. Expert analysis and more.
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DC vs KKR Hot Picks for Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Choice:
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Pathum Nissanka – Opening for Delhi Capitals (DC), he has scored 228 runs in 9 matches, including a brilliant inning of 62 which has underlined his ability to provide stability at the start.  |
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KL Rahul – Leading the batting unit for Delhi Capitals (DC), he has scored 445 runs in 10 matches at an impressive average of 49.44, making him top of the Orange Cap standings. |
Raises up:
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he has scored 268 runs in 9 matches, including an inning of 59, and continues his rise as a dependable young top-order batsman. |
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Cameron Green – Representing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he has contributed 199 runs in 9 matches with a highest score of 79, strengthening the team with powerful middle-order batting. |
Budget Selection:
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Finn Allen – Playing for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), he has scored 110 runs in 6 matches while maintaining a remarkable strike rate of 200.00 while bringing explosive intent in the powerplay. |
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Tristan Stubbs – Playing the role of finisher for Delhi Capitals (DC), he has scored 257 runs in 10 matches with a best score of 64, and regularly paces the innings in the final overs. |
DC vs KKR IPL 2026 Captain and Vice-Captain Options:
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captain |
KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka |
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vice captain |
Cameron Green and Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – KL Rahul ©, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Batsmen- Ajinkya Rahane, Nitish Rana, Pathum Nissanka
- All-rounders- Sunil Narine, Axar Patel, Cameron Green (Vice-captain)
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi, Varun Chakraborty
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – KL Rahul, Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Vice Captain)
- Batsmen – Ajinkya Rahane, Finn Allen, Pathum Nissanka©, Tristan Stubbs
- Allrounder- Sunil Narine, Akshar Patel, Cameron Green
- Bowlers- Mitchell Starc, Lungi Ngidi
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 51 IPL 2026 Players to Avoid:
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player |
dream11 credit |
Dream11 Points (Last Match) |
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Mukesh Kumar |
No |
No |
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Ramandeep Singh |
No |
No |
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Today Match 51 IPL 2026 Expert Advice:
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sl captaincy option |
KL Rahul |
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gl captaincy option |
Pathum Nissanka |
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choice of punt |
Tristan Stubbs and Finn Allen |
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dream11 combination |
2-3-3-3 |
DC vs KKR Match Preview:
Delhi Capitals will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in the fifty-first match of IPL 2026 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 7:30 PM IST at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Kolkata Knight Riders have a clear advantage in the rivalry with nineteen wins out of thirty-five matches, while Delhi Capitals have won fifteen. KKR produced one of the most explosive performances in IPL history during their record-breaking 106-run win after scoring a mammoth 272/7. As both teams are chasing valuable points in the second half of the season, this clash promises to be another high-pressure contest in the capital.
Delhi Capitals are going into this match eager to recover from their recent eight-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Samir Rizvi fought hard with an innings of 40 runs, while Tristan Stubbs added 38 runs to take the innings to 155 runs. However, the bowling attack failed to defend the total as the opposition team dominated the chase. Captain Axar Patel now faces the challenge of reorganizing the bowling unit and delivering a strong performance under pressure. The Capitals will also rely heavily on their aggressive top order to maximize the powerplay and gain early control of the contest.
Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders are in good form after an impressive seven-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Angkrish Raghuvanshi chased the target by scoring a brilliant 59 runs, while captain Ajinkya Rahane led the innings by scoring 43 runs. KKR’s bowling attack continues to deliver with precision, especially through Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine, who apply consistent pressure during the middle overs. The surface at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has given mixed results this season, alternating between batting-friendly conditions and slow tracks that aid spinners later in the game. Therefore, adaptability and tactical execution will likely determine the outcome of this much-awaited encounter.
DC vs KKR head-to-head record:
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teams |
win the match |
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Delhi Capitals |
15 |
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Kolkata Knight Riders |
19 |
DC vs KKR Weather and Pitch Report:
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temperature |
26°C |
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weather forecast |
clear sky |
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pitch behavior |
batting friendly |
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Best suited for |
motion |
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Average score of first innings |
180 |
Records of chasing teams:
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record |
Good |
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Victory % |
60% |
DC vs KKR Playing 11 (Expected):
Delhi Capitals Playing 11:
1) Pathum Nissanka
2) KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper)
3) Nitish Rana
4) Tristan Stubbs
5) Ashutosh Sharma
6) Sameer Rizvi
7) Akshar Patel (Captain)
8) Mitchell Starc
9) Kuldeep Yadav
10) Lungi Ngidi
11) T Natarajan
12) Karun Nair
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: :
1) Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
2) Finn Allen
3) Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Wicketkeeper)
4) Rinku Singh
5) Cameron Green
6) Rovman Powell
7) Manish Pandey
8) Anukul Roy
9) Sunil Narine
10) Vaibhav Arora
11) Kartik Tyagi
12) Varun Chakraborty
DC vs KKR Match Winner Prediction:
Based on the overall strength of the team, Delhi Capitals are expected to come out on top in this game.
