DC vs KKR – Toss Update, Playing XI and Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s DC vs KKR IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

The IPL 2025 season is now entering its crunch phase, with the battle for the four playoff spots really starting to heat up. One team that will quietly fancy their chances is Delhi Capitals. They've picked up six wins from nine games and, at times, have looked every bit like genuine title contenders this season.  

Up next, Delhi face the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. However, DC head into this clash after a tough loss to table-toppers RCB — a result that exposed a few cracks. In fact, Delhi have lost three of their last five matches, and KKR will be hoping to pounce on that vulnerability.  

That said, it's not like Kolkata are flying either. They've managed just one win in their last five outings, and their most recent fixture against Punjab Kings at Eden Gardens ended in a frustrating washout. Both sides will be desperate to get back on track when they meet in Delhi tomorrow, and with so much at stake, it promises to be a lively encounter. 

DC vs KKR Toss Update 

Will be updated as soon as the toss happens.

DC vs KKR Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for DC and KKR: 

Delhi Capitals (DC): Karun Nair, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar  

Impact Subs: Sameer Rizvi, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk 

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy  

Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali 

DC vs KKR Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders find themselves on completely different trajectories this season. After a forgettable 2024 campaign, Delhi have bounced back strong and are now being talked about as serious title contenders. On the flip side, KKR—last year’s champions—are stumbling and currently sit outside the playoff picture. 

That makes tonight's clash a massive one for Kolkata. A loss here could deal a big blow to their already slim playoff hopes. The pressure is squarely on them. But even with so much at stake, KKR just don’t look like a side that’s got all its pieces in place. There are too many weaknesses in the squad, and against a resurgent Delhi side, that could be costly.