DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 51, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & Injury Updates

Delhi Capitals set to face Kolkata Knight Riders in the 51st match of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, May 08.

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DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction (Source:iPL)
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DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction (Source:iPL)

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Preview

In the 51st match of the IPL 2026, Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Delhi Capitals endured a disappointing performance in their previous match, suffering an 8-wicket defeat against Chennai Super Kings. Batting first, Delhi managed to post 155 runs on the board, but Chennai’s dominant batting performance helped them chase the target comfortably in just 17.3 overs.

While batting first, Delhi failed to get the desired start from their top order. However, Tristan Stubbs contributed a valuable 38 runs, while Sameer Rizvi chipped in with 40. With the ball, Delhi bowlers struggled to make an impact, although Axar Patel and Lungi Ngidi picked up one wicket each.

Meanwhile, Kolkata Knight Riders delivered an impressive performance in their previous encounter, registering a convincing 7-wicket win over Sunrisers Hyderabad. Sunrisers posted a total of 165 runs, but KKR chased it down comfortably in 18.2 overs.

KKR received an excellent start from their top order, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring a crucial 43 off 36 balls, while Angkrish Raghuvanshi played a quickfire knock of 59 from 47 deliveries. On the bowling front, Varun Chakravarthy starred with figures of 3 for 36, while Sunil Narine and Kartik Tyagi claimed two wickets each.

Match Information

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 51

Indian Premier League, 8 May 2026, Fri, 7:30 PM IST, Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

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Weather Report

stadiumArun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

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30.1°C

humidity37% (Humidity)

Injury and availability news

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Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is traditionally known to be a batting-friendly surface. The flat and firm nature of the wicket early in the match allows batters to play their shots freely and score good runs. However, as the game progresses, spinners can get some assistance in the middle overs. The fast outfield and relatively short boundaries definitely provide scoring opportunities to batters. The average first-innings score at this venue stands at around 168, indicating the potential for a high-scoring contest.

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Pace Bowling

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Spin Bowling

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Batting Pitch

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168

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Player Picks

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9
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KL Rahul DC | BAT

KL Rahul is a brilliant T20 batter and is currently in good form. He has scored 445 runs in the last 10 games. He is definitely a good choice for the captain of the fantasy team.

CT
CT
7.5
VC

Ajinkya Rahane KKR | BAT

Rahane is an excellent top-order batter who has consistently performed well in recent times. He scored 288 runs in the last 11 games, including 43 in the last game. He has the ability to perform well this season.

Avoid Having These Players In Your Fantasy Sports Team

CT
CT
8

Tripurana Vijay

DC | BAT

CT
CT
9.5

Auqib Nabi

DC | BAT

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Teams will be updated after Toss

Last Updated On - May 7 2026 2:46 PM

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CT
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Finn Allen

8

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Angkrish Raghuvanshi

9.5

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KL Rahul
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9

CT
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Ajinkya Rahane
VC

7.5

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Rinku Singh

8.5

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Tristan Stubbs

8.5

CT
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Pathum Nissanka

8.5

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Sunil Narine

9

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Cameron Green

7.5

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Vaibhav Arora

8

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Mitchell Starc

8.5

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