DC vs KKR LIVE: Will Axar open the bowling again?

A common trend in Delhi Capitals matches this year has been captain Axar Patel choosing to open the bowling on multiple occasions. Will we see that happen again? With an out-of-form right-hander up the order, it may not be a bad option.

DC vs KKR, IPL 2025 LIVE: Starc and Kuldeep face old team KKR

KKR will go up against three of their former players tonight, in the form of Delhi Capitals bowlers Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav and Dushmantha Chameera. Starc, in particular, was pivotal in KKR winning IPL 2024, winning the Player of the Match awards in Qualifier 1 and the Final last year.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Pressure on KKR openers

Ever since the departure of Phil Salt, KKR have been unable to stitch consistent opening partnerships. Quinton de Kock fired in just one match, while Gurbaz also could not get going in his 1 match so far. Pressure on him and Narine today if KKR want to win.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Mind games from Axar?

Axar Patel may be playing mind games with KKR with his statement that the pitch is a 190-200 one, speculates former KKR captain Eoin Morgan, who is part of the broadcast panelists for the match. Big statement made towards a fragile KKR batting lineup.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: KKR XI

Kolkata Knight Riders XI vs DC: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Anukul replaces Chetan Sakariya. Expect Vaibhav Arora to come in as the Impact Sub.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: DC XI

Delhi Capitals XI vs KKR: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar.

Expect Ashutosh Sharma to come in as the Impact Player when DC bat.

DC vs KKR LIVE: One change for KKR

Ajinkya Rahane admits that there is the pressure of having to win every match. KKR have made one change to their lineup, with Anukul Roy coming in. In whose place, we will know shortly! But they will bat first.

DC vs KKR LIVE: DELHI CAPITALS WIN TOSS!

Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel has won the toss and opted to bowl! Calls the pitch one on the slower side, but predicts a score of 190-200. No changes for the home side, who can take top spot in the points table with a win.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Time for toss!

The captains are out in the middle. Ajinkya Rahane leading KKR, Axar Patel leading Delhi Capitals and they pose for a picture together. Expect the captain winning the toss to bowl first.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: 15 minutes to toss

We are 15 minutes away from toss time at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capitals, while Ajinkya Rahane is the KKR captain. Stay tuned to NDTV Sports for all the live updates, in a game both sides will be desperate to win.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Happy Birthday, Andre Russell!

KKR’s legendary West Indian all-rounder turns 37 today! One of the IPL’s greatest-ever all-rounders, the Jamaican has won the MVP award twice and the IPL trophy two times as well. Here’s hoping he can show us his magic once again today.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: KKR Predicted XI

Here’s Kolkata Knight Riders’ probable XII vs DC: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: DC Predicted XI

Here’s Delhi Capitals’ probable XII vs KKR: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Delhi’s unsung hero?

A consistent yet underrated performer for Delhi Capitals over 2024 and 2025 has been South African Tristan Stubbs. Whether it it to score runs in the middle overs, bail the team out of trouble or smash at the death, Stubbs has done his job superbly.

Dilli’s Chief Finishing Officer pic.twitter.com/QhKB4PLNQm

— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) April 29, 2025

DC vs KKR LIVE: KL Rahul under pressure?

While KL Rahul started off the season in a rich vein of form, questions over his strike-rate have begun to crop up, particularly after he scored 41 off 39 in DC’s defeat to RCB in their previous match. So far in IPL 2025, Rahul has scored 364 runs in 8 games at a strike rate of 146.

DC vs KKR LIVE: What is the H2H record?

Kolkata Knight Riders have a 18-15 edge over Delhi Capitals in their IPL historic head-to-head record. The two teams share a 5-5 record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, but KKR haven’t won at this stadium since 2017.

DC vs KKR LIVE: KKR’s middle order off form

Kolkata Knight Riders’ expensive middle-order has failed to fire on a consistent basis in IPL 2025. Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh and Andre Russell cost the franchise a combined Rs 48.75 crore, but have not won many matches for KKR this season and failed to live up to their on-paper might.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Can Andre Russell fire?

The misuse of Andre Russell’s all-round abilities has been a big talking point of KKR’s IPL 2025, but he was given 3 overs with the ball in the washed out game against PBKS last time out. Can the big Jamaican step up again today and win a match for the men in purple for the first time this year?

Built different. Hits different. pic.twitter.com/FUwO0kpU81

— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) April 29, 2025

DC vs KKR LIVE: L, L, NR

Loss, Loss, No Result – These are the results for KKR in their last 3 matches, and it has put them on the verge of elimination from the playoff race. With the top 4 teams on 12 poins and the top 6 on 10, KKR (7 points) need a victory today to stay in touching distance and keep realistic playoff hopes alive.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Penultimate home game for Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals are playing their second-last match at home today in IPL 2025, and they’ll hope to give their fans at the Arun Jaitley Stadium something to cheer about. DC have so far won just one match in Delhi this year, and that too a Super Over clash against Rajasthan Royals.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Discontent dressing room

With captaincy dilemma, two defeats in three matches, just 3 wins all season, players being underutilised, and now these, the KKR camp does not paint a happy image. What we cannot forget is that they are the defending champions, and have the capability to win games at will if they’re firing on all cylinders.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders LIVE: Harshit on Gambhir

Further fuel to the fire has been added by KKR pacer Harshit Rana stating to the media that he misses the “thrill” that was provided by Gautam Gambhir in the KKR dressing room. “You also know that Gambhir has an aura, the way he comes and takes the team along,” Rana has said.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Tension in KKR camp?

As per reports, a KKR star decided to have dinner with a player of a rival franchise, something which was not approved by KKR head coach Chandrakant Pandit despite both players being of the same nationality. This has reportedly caused some tension in the KKR camp.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Delhi Capitals in topsy-turvy form

Led by Axar Patel, Delhi Capitals had a great start to the season, winning their first 4 games. However, they’ve hit a bit of an inconsistent patch, losing 3 of their next 5. A win today, however, could see them soar up to top spot in the points table.

DC vs KKR LIVE: A word on Vaibhav Suryavanshi

Before we enter discussion for today’s match, let’s just rewind about yesterday’s game once. Vaibhav Suryavanshi, 14 years old, making IPL 2025 his personal playground. A breathtaking, record-shattering innings of 101 off 38 balls, something that has left the cricket world in awe and disbelief.

DC vs KKR LIVE: Hello and welcome!

A very good evening to one and all, welcome to NDTV Sports on our IPL 2025 coverage. From Rajasthan yesterday, we are at the national capital today, as Delhi Capitals host Kolkata Knight Riders! And both teams need a win!