DC vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has won the toss and opted to bowl against Kolkata Knight Riders. While DC are going unchanged, KKR have brought in Anukul Roy.
Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 48, IPL 2025
- Date: Tuesday, April 29, 2025
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Broadcast: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar App/website
DC vs KKR Live Commentary
DC vs KKR Match Preview
Delhi Capitals, under the leadership of Axar Patel, have been a formidable unit in IPL 2025, holding fourth place with six wins from nine matches. Despite a recent six-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, DC’s campaign has been bolstered by a potent bowling attack led by Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc, complemented by a reliable top order featuring Faf du Plessis and Abishek Porel. However, their middle order, particularly KL Rahul’s sluggish scoring rate, remains a weak link that KKR could exploit.
Kolkata Knight Riders, the defending champions, are languishing in seventh with just three wins from nine games. Their recent match against Punjab Kings was washed out, and a shocking loss while chasing 112 against the same team exposed their batting vulnerabilities. Captain Ajinkya Rahane has been a bright spot with consistent performances, but KKR’s reliance on all-rounders like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, coupled with an inconsistent bowling unit, puts them under pressure. This match is a do-or-die for KKR to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for its batting-friendly nature, with short boundaries and a flat surface conducive to high scores. In IPL 2025, however, the pitch has shown some wear, offering assistance to spinners with turn and grip in the middle overs. The average first-innings score this season is around 180-190, with teams batting first holding a slight advantage. Dew is unlikely to be a factor due to low humidity, making the toss less critical. Spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy are expected to play a significant role, while pacers may rely on variations.
Head-to-Head Records
- Total Matches: 34
- KKR Won: 18
- DC Won: 15
- No Result: 1
- At Arun Jaitley Stadium: DC have won 4 out of 10 matches against KKR.
Predicted Playing 11
Delhi Capitals
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
- Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh/Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana
- Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Live Streaming
- TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 HD, and regional channels)
- Online Streaming: JioCinema App and Website (free for all users)
- International: Available on regional broadcasters like Willow TV (USA), Sky Sports (UK), and SuperSport (South Africa).
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