NEW DELHI: The IPL 2026 clash between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Tuesday shapes up as a must-win encounter, with both sides caught in a tight mid-table battle and desperate to stay in the playoff hunt.After a demoralizing run of three straight losses, DC reignited their campaign with a remarkable chase of 226 against Rajasthan Royals. CSK, meanwhile, come in full of confidence following a clinical dismantling of Mumbai Indians at Chepauk – a display defined by calm execution and efficiency.History heavily favors CSK, who lead the head-to-head 20-12 and have won six of their eight matches in New Delhi. Tuesday’s contest is also a high-stakes rematch of their earlier meeting at Chepauk, where Sanju Samson’s century guided CSK to a 23-run victory. DC, with just one win in four home games this season, cannot afford another slip on familiar turf.DC vs CSK:Head-to-headMatches played: 32DC won: 12CSK won: 20No result: 0Chennai Super Kings hold a clear upper hand over Delhi Capitals in their head-to-head record in the IPL. Out of 32 matches played between the two sides, CSK have emerged victorious 20 times, while Delhi Capitals have managed 12 wins. There have been no no-results in their encounters.DC vs CSK: Weather conditionsWeather in Delhi on May 5 looks ideal for the IPL clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium. A sunny day will see temperatures peak near 33°C before easing to around 23°C in the evening. Clear skies and just a 10% rain chance reduce any threat of interruption. With humidity near 46% and a light northeast breeze, conditions should remain comfortable for an uninterrupted night game.DC vs CSK: Pitch reportThe pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be a paradise for batters. Conditions are likely to heavily favor stroke play, setting the stage for a high-scoring encounter when Delhi Capitals take on Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. With short boundaries aiding big hits, batsmen are expected to enjoy their time in the middle and dominate proceedings.DC vs CSK: Live streaming detailsWhen: Tuesday, May 5, 7:30PM ISTWhere: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New DelhiWhere to watch: Star Sports Network for live TV broadcast and JioHotstar for live streamingDC vs CSK: Predicted XIsChennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Sanju Samson(w), Ruturaj Gaikwad(c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Jamie Overton, Ramakrishna Ghosh, Prashant Veer, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Mukesh Choudhary.Impact Sub: Kartik SharmaDelhi Capitals (Playing XI): KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Kyle Jamieson, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T NatarajanImpact sub:David MillerDC vs CSK: Full squadsDelhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Karun Nair, David Miller, Pathum Nissanka, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Nitish Rana, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Lungi Ngidi, Vipraj Nigam, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Ajay Mandal, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Mitchell Starc, Kyle Jamieson and Rehan AhmedChennai Super Kings: Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), MS Dhoni (wk), Sanju Samson (wk), Kartik Sharma (wk), Dewald Brevis, Sarfaraz Khan, Shivam Dube, Anshul Kamboj, Jamie Overton, Gurjapneet Singh, Akeal Hosein, Mukesh Choudhary, Noor Ahmad Urvil Patel (wk), Aman Khan, Zak Foulkes, Matthew Short, Prashant Veer, Rahul Chahar, Shreyas Gopal, Matt Henry, and Spencer Johnson.
