The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 is heating up as the Delhi Capitals prepare to face the Chennai Super Kings. This mid-table clash will take place on May 5, 2026, at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. The match is set to begin at 7:30 p.m. IST.
How to Watch DC vs CSK IPL 2026: TV, Live Stream, Start Time
Fans eager to catch the action can tune in through various platforms:
- TV Channel: Star Sports Network
- Live Stream: JioHotstar app and website
IPL 2026 matches are available for live broadcast on Star Sports channels across India. Additionally, fans can enjoy the live streaming service via the JioHotstar platform.
Match Preview
The Delhi Capitals are coming off a narrow seven-run victory against the Rajasthan Royals. Despite their struggles for consistency this season, this victory highlighted their potential. On the other hand, the Chennai Super Kings recently secured an impressive eight-wicket win over the Mumbai Indians, showcasing their strength with four wins in six games.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
Delhi Capitals will benefit from the return of Lungi Ngidi, who adds depth to their fast bowling arsenal. Mitchell Starc is expected to continue his role following a successful comeback. However, decisions loom regarding middle-order positions, notably for players like Sameer Rizvi and David Miller.
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI:
- Pathum Nissanka
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Sameer Rizvi / David Miller
- Axar Patel (c)
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- T Natarajan
- Lungi Ngidi
Chennai Super Kings will continue to miss their veteran captain MS Dhoni, who is sidelined due to a calf injury. However, after their recent success against Mumbai, no significant changes are expected in their lineup.
Chennai Super Kings Predicted XI:
- Sanju Samson (wk)
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (c)
- Urvil Patel
- Kartik Sharma
- Dewald Brevis
- Shivam Dube
- Jamie Overton
- Prashant Veer
- Noor Ahmad
- Anshul Kamboj
- Mukesh Choudhary
Betting Odds
The Delhi Capitals are currently favored to win, with odds of 1.78 on Dafa. In contrast, the Chennai Super Kings have odds of 2.06. Please note that these figures may change as the match approaches.
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