DC vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Match 48 IPL 2025 Fantasy 11

Match Overview

The 48th fixture of IPL 2025 pits the Delhi Capitals (DC) against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) under floodlights at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on 29 April 2025 at 7:30 PM IST. With both sides vying for crucial points, fantasy managers will be eager to craft their Dream11 XIs based on form, conditions, and player matchups.

Hot Picks for Your Dream11 Team

Delhi Capitals

• KL Rahul

  • Form: 364 runs in 8 matches at a strike rate of 146.18

  • Why Pick: As DC’s premier opener, Rahul combines consistency with versatility, excelling against pace and spin alike.

• Kuldeep Yadav

  • Form: 12 wickets in 9 matches, economy 6.50

  • Why Pick: His left-arm wrist spin thrives at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, especially in middle overs when the ball grips.

• Axar Patel

  • Form: 189 runs and 3 wickets in 8 matches; batting SR 156.20

  • Why Pick: Offers dual points from batting fireworks and economical left-arm spin, making him a valuable enabler.

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Ajinkya Rahane (c)

  • Form: 271 runs in 8 matches at SR 146.49

  • Why Pick: Brings experience and stability at No. 3, anchoring the middle overs.

• Varun Chakaravarthy

  • Form: 11 wickets in 9 matches, economy 6.86

  • Why Pick: His mystery spin is tailor-made for Delhi’s surface, often turning the tide during middle overs.

• Sunil Narine

  • Form: 151 runs and 7 wickets in 8 matches; batting SR 175.58, bowling econ 7.76

  • Why Pick: A genuine all-rounder, Narine can explode with the bat and chip in with crucial breakthroughs.

Weather and Pitch Report

• First-Innings Advantage: Teams batting first have won 66.7% of IPL 2025 games at this venue.

• Death Overs: Overs 16–20 yield the highest run rate (10.58 RPO), making big-hitting all-rounders essential.

Captain and Vice-Captain Recommendations

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Probable Playing XIs & Impact Substitutes

Delhi Capitals

• Batting First (Probable): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar / T Natarajan

• Impact Subs: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

Kolkata Knight Riders

• Batting First (Probable): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

• Impact Subs: Chetan Sakariya, Manish Pandey, Anrich Nortje, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy

Small League Team (Safer Picks)
Ideal for head-to-head and small-league contests

• WK: KL Rahul (C)

• Batters: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Venkatesh Iyer

• All-rounders: Axar Patel, Sunil Narine

• Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakaravarthy, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera

Captain: KL Rahul
Vice-Captain: Ajinkya Rahane

Grand League Team (Differential Picks)
For high-variance, high-reward lineups

• WK: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

• Batters: Karun Nair, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer

• All-rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine (C), Axar Patel

• Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Kuldeep Yadav (VC), Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-Captain: Kuldeep Yadav

Rationale Highlights:

• Small League: Emphasizes consistency—KL Rahul’s form at home, Ajinkya Rahane’s stability in the middle, and dual-skill players (Axar, Narine) to cover both batting and bowling points.

• Grand League: Incorporates match-winners and X-factor players—Sunil Narine’s explosiveness, Andre Russell’s finishing ability, and lesser-picked bowlers like Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora who could deliver high returns.

Expert Analysis

At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, the deck initially favors strokeplay before offering grip for spinners. Given the 66.7% success rate for teams batting first and the sky-high scoring in death overs, select a blend of anchors and finishers. Prioritize spinners like Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy for middle-over control, and back power-hitters who can maximize those final overs. A first-innings score above 185 often sets a competitive benchmark.

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