DC vs CSK IPL 2026: Toss Result & Final Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. Check out who won the toss and both teams' playing XIs for the crucial fixture ahead.

CSK have a comfortable lead over DC in their IPL head-to-head record.

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DC vs CSK IPL 2026: It is time for a rematch between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings as both sides look to stay in contention for the IPL 2026 Playoffs. Having won four out of their nine matches thus far, the two teams are placed in the middle of the table. The last time they met, Chennai emerged on top at the home ground, but the equation has now shifted over to the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Needless to say, Ruturaj Gaikwad's men would be looking to do the double on DC, while Axar Patel's side would be thirsty for revenge, and two crucial points at this stage in their campaign.

DC vs CSK IPL 2026: Who Won The Toss?

The coin toss for the IPL 2026 DC vs CSK match has been conducted, with Axar Patel winning, and electing to bat first.

Here's a look at all the players in action today:

Delhi Capitals - KL Rahul (WK), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Chennai Super Kings - Sanju Samson (WK), Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Urvil Patel, Kartik Sharma, Dewald Brevis, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary, Gurjapneet Singh

Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings: Head-To-Head Stats

DC (formerly Delhi Daredevils) and CSK are two of the original eight IPL franchises. They have met on numerous occasions, 32 to be precise, and it is the latter franchise that has won more, 20 times, while Delhi has only 12 victories to their name.

Additionally, CSK has the advantage in their most recent encounters, having won three of their last five matches against DC.

The last time they met, it was earlier this season itself, when a century from Sanju Samson powered Chennai to a daunting 200+ target. While Delhi's batting faltered, it was also the missed run-out and multiple dropped catches that stood firm among the reasons for their defeat.