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.
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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.