DC vs KKR Cricket Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL 2025 Match?

Pre-match Win Probability

Delhi Capitals (DC)	Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
57%	43%

Delhi Capitals (DC) to Win – (1.81)

• DC’s potent bowling attack capitalised on KKR’s out-of-form batting order.
• KL Rahul has been consistently scoring runs, keeping DC under pressure.
• With home advantage and an even 5-5 record at Delhi’s ground, DC will be looking to gain the upper hand.

DC vs KKR Betting Odds

Prediction	Parimatch	1Win	BC.Game
DC to Win	1.81	1.90	1.85
KKR to Win	2.00	2.12	1.95
	Bet Now	Bet Now	Bet Now

For the first time this season, Delhi will face Kolkata – a rematch of their IPL 2024 encounters where Delhi suffered defeats in both Kolkata and Vizag. Now, DC is determined to avenge those losses, while KKR aims to keep their playoff hopes alive by winning all five remaining matches.

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DC vs KKR Team Preview

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals have slipped from 3rd to 4th position after suffering a heavy 6-wicket defeat against RCB. Another loss could push them out of the top four entirely. Over their last five matches, DC has experimented extensively with their opening combination but still hasn’t found a stable pair capable of accelerating the run rate in the powerplay without losing wickets.

The return of Faf du Plessis to the playing XI provides some relief, but Karun Nair’s consistent failures have dealt a significant blow to DC’s campaign. The team’s main issue is that they’ve already utilised all available batters in their squad, forcing them to rely on their current lineup, one that possesses potential but needs to deliver consistently.

This upcoming match against KKR is crucial for DC’s top-four aspirations. While facing an out-of-form KKR at their Delhi home ground gives DC an advantage, they’ll need to capitalise on this opportunity to stay in the playoff race.

Kolkata Knight Riders

KKR is struggling through their worst form this season, consistently losing matches they could have won. Their poor performance continues to haunt them, as seen in their recent contest against Punjab. After nearly losing control of the game by the 15th over, they made a solid comeback, defying expectations that Punjab might score 250+ runs again.

Having won only 3 out of 9 matches, KKR’s playoff chances appear slim. However, their positive net run rate works in their favour. To qualify, they must win all five remaining matches – a daunting challenge since they’ll be facing top-four teams. But as we know, cricket is a game of uncertainties.

KKR urgently needs to address their opening partnership. With out-of-form Quinton de Kock rested, replacement Rahmanullah Gurbaz failed miserably against GT. While their lower-order batsmen (Rinku Singh and Andre Russell) appear dangerous on paper, they’ve been playing test-style cricket when the required rate exceeds 12+. Their bowling, led by domestic talents Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, and Varun, remains their strongest asset.

DC vs KKR Match Details

Match: DC vs KKR, Match 48 Date and Time: April 29, 2025, 07:30 PM Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi Live Streaming: Star Sports Network/JioHotstar App

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Records (Overall)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
DC	34	15	18	00
KKR	34	18	15	00

DC vs KKR Head-to-Head Records (Delhi)

Team	Matches Played	Won	Lost	No Result
DC	11	05	05	01
KKR	11	05	05	01

DC vs KKR Recent Form

DC – L, W, L, W, L
KKR – L, W, L, L, D

Pitch and Weather Conditions

The pitch at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium is considered a batsman’s paradise. Batsmen score runs freely here as the ball comes nicely onto the bat. The relatively small ground dimensions ensure frequent boundaries and sixes. However, spinners also get decent assistance from this surface. The good bounce helps pacers too, with fast bowlers particularly benefiting during the initial overs. Despite this, high-scoring matches are common here.

At match start, temperatures will hover around 39°C, gradually dropping to 33°C by the end. Humidity levels are expected to remain between 14-16% during play. The chances of rain are minimal.

Dew Chances – Moderate

Arun Jaitley Stadium IPL Records

Total Matches	Wins by Teams Batting First	Wins by Teams Batting Second	Average Score in First Innings	Highest Team Total	Lowest Team Total
93	45	47	170	266/7 (SRH)	83 (Delhi Capitals)

DC vs KKR Probable Playing XIs

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/Substitute- Ashutosh Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders – Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakariya, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact/Substitute- Angkrish Raguvanshi

DC vs KKR Key Players to Bet On

Team	Player	Recent Best Performance
DC	KL Rahul (Batter)	42 off 37 balls (4×3, 6×3) vs LSG
	Mukesh Kumar (Bowler)	4/33 vs LSG
KKR	Ajinkya Rahane (Batter)	50 off 36 balls (4×5, 6×1) vs GT
	Vaibhav Arora (Bowler)	2/34 vs PBKS

DC vs KKR Betting Tips

• Toss – DC
• Match – DC

Betting Tips	Odds
Total wickets above 13.5	1.96
Ajinkya Rahane to score fifty (Innings #1)	3.90
Mitchell Starc Total dismissals under 0.5. Innings #1	03.34

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