DPL 2026: Qualifier 2, CDK vs PD Match Prediction – Who will win today’s DPL match between Central Delhi Kings vs Purani Dilli 6?

The Central Delhi Kings (CDK) will face Purani Dilli 6 (PD) in Qualifier 2 of the Delhi Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Friday, August 28. The match is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM IST. With a place in the grand final at stake, both sides will be eager to deliver their best performance under pressure.

Central Delhi Kings enter the contest as one of the tournament’s strongest teams. They finished the league stage at the top of the points table with nine wins from 10 matches, collecting 18 points. Their combination of aggressive batting and a potent bowling attack has made them difficult to beat throughout the season.

Purani Dilli 6, meanwhile, have a dangerous and well-balanced squad. Their batting unit contains several players capable of scoring quickly, while their bowling attack has enough wicket-taking options to challenge CDK’s powerful top order. With the knockout stage bringing added pressure, execution in the crucial moments could decide the contest.

CDK vs PD Match Details

Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium surface has generally provided good bounce and plenty of assistance to batters during the tournament. With short boundaries and a relatively flat pitch, high-scoring games are expected.

A total in excess of 200 could once again be on the cards if the top-order batters make full use of the powerplay. Chasing has also been a preferred option, making the toss an important factor. 

CDK vs PD Head-to-Head Record

CDK vs PD Predicted Playing XIs

Central Delhi Kings (CDK):

Siddharth Joon(w), Yugal Saini, Aditya Bhandari, Jonty Sidhu(c), Vansh Bedi, Keshav Dabas, Abhishek Kumar Yadav, Money Grewal, Aatrey Tripathi, Tejas Baroka, Gavnish Khuranah

Purani Dilli 6 (PD):

Anuj Rawat(w/c), Dev Lakra, Aryan Gaur, Samarth Seth, Lalit Yadav, Rohan Rathi, Rajneesh Dadar, Udhav Mohan, Pankaj Jaswal, Digvesh Singh Rathi, Ajay Ahlawat

CDK vs PD Probable Best Performers of the Match

Probable Best Batter: Aryan Gaur

Aryan Gaur will be the batter to watch out for. He has been among the tournament’s most productive batters, scoring 380 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 47.50 and a strike rate of 168.14. His tally includes 40 fours and 18 sixes, highlighting his ability to combine consistency with attacking strokeplay.

Probable Best Bowler: Anshuman Hooda

Money Grewal will be the bowler to watch out for. He has been one of Central Delhi Kings’ key wicket-taking options, claiming 16 wickets in 11 matches. Although his bowling average of 25.25 indicates that he has conceded runs at times, his ability to provide breakthroughs makes him an important part of CDK’s attack.

Today’s Match Prediction: Central Delhi Kings to win the match