DC vs CSK Playing 11: Predicted XIs and head-to-head record at Arun Jaitley Stadium for must-win IPL 2026 clash

Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings face a crucial mid-table contest in the IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday, with both teams needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Delhi Capitals return with renewed momentum after ending a three-match losing streak through a successful chase of 226 against Rajasthan Royals. Chennai Super Kings arrive with confidence following a comprehensive victory over Mumbai Indians at Chepauk, marked by composed and efficient execution.

Chennai Super Kings hold a strong historical edge in this fixture, leading 20-12 in 32 meetings. They have also won six of their eight matches played in New Delhi. The upcoming match is a rematch of their earlier encounter at Chepauk, where a century from Sanju Samson helped Chennai secure a 23-run win.


Delhi Capitals have managed only one win in four home games this season and will be under pressure to deliver at their home venue to avoid slipping further in the standings.

CSK vs DC: Head-to-head record

Matches played: 32
Delhi Capitals won: 12
Chennai Super Kings won: 20
No result: 0

CSK vs DC: Predicted playing XIs

Chennai Super Kings: Sanju Samson, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary

Impact sub: Kartik Sharma

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Impact sub: David Miller