DC vs CSK live streaming: Where to watch today's IPL 2026 match?
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Chennai Super Kings delivered a disciplined bowling performance to keep Delhi Capitals in check in Match 48 of Indian Premier League 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Opting to bowl first, CSK restricted DC to a competitive but gettable 155 for 7 in their 20 overs.
With the job half done, CSK will now look to chase down 156 and secure back-to-back wins to stay alive in the playoff race.
Steady start undone by early breakthroughs
After being asked to bat, DC began cautiously, putting together 29 runs for the opening wicket. Pathum Nissanka looked in decent touch but fell for 19 off 15 balls, dismissed by Mukesh Choudhary on the final delivery of the fourth over.
The pressure continued to build as Akeal Hosein removed KL Rahul for 12, leaving DC at 37 for 2 at the end of the powerplay.
Noor Ahmad triggers middle-order collapse
The middle overs firmly belonged to Noor Ahmad, who struck twice in quick succession. He dismissed Karun Nair (13) and Nitish Rana (15), denting DC’s progress and shifting momentum decisively in CSK’s favour.
A brief moment of reprieve came when Tristan Stubbs was dropped early in his innings, but the pressure never quite lifted on the hosts.
CSK tighten grip despite brief resistance
Gurjapneet Singh added to DC’s woes by dismissing Axar Patel cheaply, reducing the Capitals to 69 for 5. At that stage, a sub-140 total looked likely.
However, Stubbs found support from Sameer Rizvi as the duo stitched together a valuable 65-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Their stand provided much-needed stability and ensured DC had something to work with.
Late flourish lifts DC to competitive total
Just as DC looked set for a strong finish, Jamie Overton struck in the 19th over to dismiss Stubbs for a well-made 38 off 31 balls, breaking the crucial stand.
Rizvi then took charge in the death overs, playing a counter-attacking knock. He remained unbeaten on 40 off 24 balls, peppering the boundary in the closing stages. Though he was involved in a late run-out mix-up, his intent ensured DC finished on 155 for 7 — a total that keeps the contest finely balanced.
DC scorecard:
| Delhi Capitals Inning | ||||||
| 155-7 (20 ov) CRR:7.75 | ||||||
| Batter | Dismissal | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
| Pathum Nissanka | c D Brevis b M Choudhary | 19 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 126.67 |
| KL Rahul (WK) | c RD Gaikwad b AJ Hosein | 12 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 92.31 |
| Nitish Rana | c K Sharma b N Ahmad | 15 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 115.38 |
| Karun Nair | c G Singh b N Ahmad | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 100 |
| Axar Patel (C) | c AJ Hosein b G Singh | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 33.33 |
| Tristan Stubbs | c M Choudhary b J Overton | 38 | 31 | 1 | 2 | 122.58 |
| Sameer Rizvi | Not out | 40 | 24 | 0 | 4 | 166.67 |
| Ashutosh Sharma | runout (RD Gaikwad) | 14 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 280 |
| Mitchell Starc | Not out | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Extras | 2 (b 0, Ib 0, w 2, nb 0, p 0) | |||||
| Total | 155 (7 wkts, 20 Ov) | |||||
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | NB | ECO |
| Akeal Hosein | 4 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 4.75 |
| Mukesh Choudhary | 4 | 0 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 7.75 |
| Anshul Kamboj | 4 | 0 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 12.25 |
| Noor Ahmad | 3 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 7.33 |
| Gurjapneet Singh | 4 | 0 | 29 | 1 | 0 | 7.25 |
| Jamie Overton | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
The coin flip of the match went in DC's way who opted to bat first.
Captain's take after toss:
Axar Patel (DC): We will bat first. It looks like a good surface and it could get a bit slow in the second innings, want to give the advantage to the bowlers. It's an important match, but you can't think about the points, it puts you under unnecessary pressure. Just do the basics well and don't think about the results. I think we have batted and bowled pretty well, could've done better in the field. One change - Lungi Ngidi in place of Kyle Jamieson.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (DC): We were looking to bowl; it looks a bit dry and don't think it'll not change a lot. So batting or bowling isn't a worry. We've been improving a lot in all departments after the first three games, we just want the momentum to keep going. But this is a new game and we want to start well. Getting the youngsters in and repaying the faith shown by the management, but still a lot to do. We had to tinker a bit after Ghosh got injured - so Aeal Hosein and Gurjapneet Singh come in.
IPL 2026 DC vs CSK playing 11:
DC playing 11: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), Ashutosh Sharma, Lungi Ngidi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Impact players: David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, Auqib Nabi Dar
Chennai Super Kings playing 11: Sanju Samson (w), Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Urvil Patel, Dewald Brevis, Shivam Dube, Kartik Sharma, Jamie Overton, Akeal Hosein, Noor Ahmad, Anshul Kamboj, Gurjapneet Singh
Impact players: Sarfaraz Khan, Mukesh Choudhary, Prashant Veer, Matthew Short, Shivam Dube
Now, before the match begins, here is everything you need to know about how to watch the DC vs CSK IPL 2026 encounter live and all the broadcasting and streaming platforms to ensure you do not miss a moment of the action.
| IPL 2026 DC vs CSK broadcast details | |
| Country | IPL 2026 Broadcasters |
| India, Bhutan | Star Sports Network (10 channels in 6 languages (English, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam & Kannada)) |
| Nepal, Sri Lanka, Maldives | Star Sports, Yupp TV |
| Pakistan | Yupp TV |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket, Sky Sports Main Event |
| USA, Canada | Willow TV |
| Bangladesh | Gazi TV |
| Australia | Kayo, Foxtel (via channel 501, Foxtel App) |
| Afghanistan | RTA TV (Radio Television Afghanistan) |
| Malaysia, Brunei | Astro |
| South Africa & Sub-Saharan territories | Supersport |
| MENA / UAE | CricLife1 is available on eLife |
| Hong Kong | PCCW |
| Singapore | StarHub |
| Caribbean | Flow Sports (Flow Sports 2) |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ |
| Papua New Guinea | EMTV |
| Arab World | BeIN Sports |
| Maldives | Yupp TV, Medianet |
How to watch DC vs CSK in IPL 2026 online: Live streaming & telecast information
When will the match between the Delhi Capitals and the Chennai Super Kings take place in the IPL 2026?
The match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 is scheduled to take place on May 5 (Tuesday).
What is the venue for the Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings match in the IPL 2026?
The match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 will be held at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 5.
What time will the toss take place for the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings match in the IPL 2026 on May 5?
The toss for the match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 will take place at 7 pm IST.
When will the match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 begin on May 5?
The match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2026 will start at 7.30 pm IST.
Where to watch the live telecast of the IPL 2026 between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in India?
Star Sports Network in India will telecast the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings.
Where to watch the live streaming of the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings in India?
JioHotstar in India will stream the IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals and Chennai Super Kings on its app and website.