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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Tips - Hosts up for a quick rebound

By Sridhar Bhamidi

28 Apr 2025

Sridhar Bhamidi 28 Apr 2025

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Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL match predictions to be played in Delhi on Tuesday, April 29
Delhi won 7 of their last 10 matches played at this venue
KKR lost 3 of their last 4 completed matches this season

Can Delhi catch Kolkata short in a crucial home fixture for the Capitals? (Getty Images)

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL

Sunday proved to be a royal hurdle for the Delhi Capitals as they lost to RCB in a tight contest at home in IPL 2025. With the playoffs looming, can they bounce back immediately against Kolkata Knight Riders on Tuesday? This will be fixture #48 and will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium from 7:30 pm IST onwards on Tuesday, April 29.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL
Head to Head
Delhi Capitals Form
Delhi Capitals Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders Form
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL FAQs

Kolkata are nearly out of the playoff contention unless they can conjure a big win here. Their struggles are across all aspects, and this could be another setback for them. Back Delhi to win and keep an eye on the market for KL Rahul topping the batting charts for the Capitals.

Delhi Capitals won 7 of their last 10 matches played at this venue.
Kolkata Knight Riders lost 4 of their last 5 matches played in Delhi against a Delhi franchise.
KKR lost 3 of their last 4 completed matches.
KL Rahul top-scored for Delhi Capitals in 4 of their last 7 matches.

Head to Head

Including their previous avatar of Delhi Daredevils, the Delhi franchise played Kolkata in a total of 34 matches. Of these, 18 ended as wins for Kolkata, while 15 were won by Delhi, with one ending in a tie that was won by DC via Super Over.

Last season, these sides played each other twice, with KKR winning both. A comprehensive 106-run drubbing in Visakhapatnam was followed by a seven-wicket win at the Eden Gardens.

Delhi Capitals Form

After 46 matches in the season, Delhi are fourth in the points table with 12 points (W6, L3). They are level on points with Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians above them while being just a point above Punjab Kings.

The six-wicket loss to RCB at this venue on Sunday continued their recent trend of inconsistencies. The Capitals won two and lost three of their last five matches, never repeating a result.

KL Rahul (364 runs, SR 146.18, 3x50) has been Delhi’s lifeline with the bat this season, although Tristan Stubbs has been doing his bit down the order (SR 164.39). Bowling duties are ably shared by Kuldeep (12 wickets, 6.55) and Mitchell Starc (11 wickets).

Delhi Capitals Team News

Faf du Plessis struggled on his return but could continue. Karun Nair’s runs have dried up, and Ashutosh Sharma could be an option in the lower order with KL moving up. Mukesh Kumar may feel the heat from Mohit Sharma or spinner Ajay Mandal.

Kolkata Knight Riders Form

After 46 matches, KKR are seventh in the standings (W3, L5, NR1) with seven points. They are still five points behind the top four places and only one point above Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Their last game was a washout at home against Punjab Kings, where they were set a tricky chase of 202. That result meant they had failed to win three games in a row, losing the other two.

All eyes will be on Ajinkya Rahane (271 runs, SR 146.48) as the other batters have struggled to be consistent. Varun Chakaravarthy (11 wickets, ER 6.85) remains their most effective bowler.

Kolkata Knight Riders Team News

Rovman Powell could make way for Moeen Ali on a dry surface. Vaibhav Arora or Chetan Sakaria could make way for a spinner – Mayank Markande – if they want to strengthen their options.

Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL FAQs

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What time does Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL start?

This Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL match is being played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi starting at 7:30 p.m. IST on Tuesday, April 29.

Verdict

Delhi Capitals v Kolkata Knight Riders

Delhi would have been hurt by the way their batting flopped against RCB. It could come at KKR’s expense, with the visitors struggling to be consistent this season. Keep an eye on the market for KL topping the batting charts for Delhi.

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