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DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 51, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction (Source:iPL)
DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction (Source:iPL)

DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 51, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Delhi Capitals set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, May 08.

Preview

In the 51st match of the IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Delhi Capitals endured a disappointing performance in their previous match, suffering an 8-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, Delhi managed to post 155 runs on the board, but Chennai’s dominant batting performance helped them chase the target comfortably in just 17.3 overs.

While batting first, Delhi failed to get the desired start from their top order. However, Tristan Stubbs contributed a valuable 38 runs, while Sameer Rizvi chipped in with 40. With the ball, Delhi bowlers struggled to make an impact, although Axar Patel and Lungi Ngidi picked up one wicket each.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders delivered an impressive performance in their previous encounter, registering a convincing 7-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sunrisers posted a total of 165 runs, but KKR chased it down comfortably in 18.2 overs.

KKR received an excellent start from their top order, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring a crucial 43 off 36 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a quickfire knock of 59 from 47 deliveries. On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy starred with figures of 3 for 36, while Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi claimed two wickets each.

Match Information

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 51

Indian Premier League, 8 May 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST ,Delhi

Probable PlayingXI

Delhi Capitals

KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, T Stubbs, N Rana, Axar Patel(C), AR Sharma, Mitchell Starc, KL Yadav, T Natarajan, L Ngidi

Bench: Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, DA Miller, P Shaw, AJ Mandal, S Parakh, M Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay, Vipraj Nigam, D Chameera, Auqib Nabi, Mukesh Kumar, KA Jamieson, R Ahmed

Kolkata Knight Riders

Ajinkya Rahane(C), Finn Allen, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, RK Singh, C Green, AS Roy, SP Narine, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Kartik Tyagi

Bench: Tejasvi Dahiya, Tim Seifert, Manish Pandey, RA Tripathi, S Ranjan, D Kamra, Ramandeep Singh, Rachin Ravindra, Umran Malik, Matheesha Pathirana, Prashant Solanki, B Muzarabani, SS Dubey, NA Saini

Injury News

(Will be added when there is an update)

Weather Report

Clear

Win Prediction

Delhi Capitals

Pitch Condition

Average

Avg 1st Inning Score

168

Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs. However, as the game progresses, spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs. The fast outfield and relatively short boundaries definitely provide scoring opportunities to batters. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 168, indicating the potential for a high-scoring contest.

Captains

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KL Rahul DC | bat

KL Rahul is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 445 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a good choice for the captain of the fantasy team.

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7.5

Ajinkya Rahane KKR | bat

Rahane is an excellent top-order batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He scored 288 runs in the last 11 games, including 43 in the last game. He has the ability to perform well this season.

Top

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Pathum Nissanka DC | BAT

Pathum Nissanka is a top-class batter and also performed well in the IPL. He has scored 228 runs with a strike rate of 153 in the last 9 games. He will undoubtedly be a vital player for Delhi this season.

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9.5

Angkrish Raghuvanshi KKR | BAT

Angkrish has delivered impressive performances in the IPL, showcasing his ability as a dynamic batter. He has scored 282 runs in his last 10 matches at an outstanding strike rate of 132, reflecting his impactful approach at the crease.

Budget

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8.5

Tristan Stubbs DC | bat

Tristan Stubbs is an excellent middle-order batter. He has scored 282 runs in the last 10 games with a strike rate of 131.

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8.5

Rinku Singh KKR | bat

Rinku Singh has been in excellent form in the IPL, scoring 268 runs at an impressive strike rate of 149 across the last 11 matches. Supporters will be expecting him to maintain this momentum throughout the season.

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Tripurana Vijay

DC | BAT

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9.5

Auqib Nabi

DC | BAT

Mega League

Players
11/11

Team 1

4 : 7

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7.5/100

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Finn Allen

8

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi

9.5

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KL Rahul

9

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Ajinkya Rahane

7.5

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Rinku Singh

8.5

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Tristan Stubbs

8.5

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Pathum Nissanka

8.5

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Sunil Narine

9

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Cameron Green

7.5

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Vaibhav Arora

8

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Mitchell Starc

8.5

Grand League

Players
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Team 1

6 : 5

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8/100

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Finn Allen

8

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KL Rahul

9

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Ajinkya Rahane

7.5

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Tristan Stubbs

8.5

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Pathum Nissanka

8.5

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Sunil Narine

9

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Cameron Green

7.5

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Nitish Rana

9

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Varun Chakravarthy

8

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Mitchell Starc

8.5

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Kuldeep Yadav

8.5

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