DC Vs CSK: Both on the same boat, whose fleet will cross? Check head-to-head record and probable playing XI before the match

DC vs CSK: The excitement of IPL 2026 is at its peak and today (May 5) the match between CSK (Chennai Super Kings) and DC (Delhi Capitals) can play an important role in deciding the picture of the playoffs. This match will be played at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, where both the teams will enter with the intention of winning.

If we look at the points table, Chennai Super Kings are currently in sixth place on 8 points with 4 wins and 5 losses in 9 matches. Delhi Capitals are also in a similar situation, which makes this match a ‘same boat’ situation – where defeat can prove to be a big blow for one team.

What is the mathematics of playoff for CSK?

Chennai now has 5 league matches left under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad. If the team loses against Delhi today, the situation will become more difficult with 8 points from 10 matches. However, after this, by winning the remaining 4 matches, the team can reach 16 points, which can be enough to remain in the race for the playoffs.

But a big factor here will also be Net Run Rate (NRR). Many times teams remain out despite having 16 points, so CSK will need to not just win but win by a big margin.

On the other hand, if Chennai wins today’s match and also wins the remaining matches, then the place in the playoffs with 18 points will be almost confirmed.

Head-to-head: CSK’s dominance

In the matches played so far between the two teams, Chennai Super Kings have had the upper hand.

• Total Records: CSK 20 – 12 DC
• Records in Delhi: CSK 6 – 2 DC
• After 2022: CSK won 4 times, while Delhi could win only 2 times

It is clear from these figures that history is in favor of CSK, but the current form can change the course of the match.

Probable Playing XII (In Line)

CSK: Sanju Samson (wk), Ruturaj Gaikwad (capt), Urvil Patel, Karthik Sharma, Dewald Brewis, Shivam Dubey, Jamie Overton, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmed, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Chaudhary, Gurjapaneet Singh/Aakash Madhwal.

DC: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel/Vipraj Nigam, Axar Patel (capt), Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan.

Match equation: Who will win?

Delhi’s pitch is generally helpful for the batsmen, but spinners can also make an impact here. CSK has a balance of experienced players, while DC has youthful enthusiasm and match winners.

This match is not just between two teams, but also between playoff hopes. Every match is ‘do or die’ for CSK, while Delhi can also be in trouble in case of defeat.