DC vs KKR Toss Update, IPL 2025 Match 48: Playing 11, Impact Subs, Captain's Quotes, Pitch Report

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DC vs KKR Toss Update, Playing 11 IPL 2025 Match 48: Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Kolkata Knight Riders at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on April 29, 2025 (Tuesday).

After winning the toss, Axar Patel said, "We will field first, becomes easier to bat in the second innings because of the dew. We are playing with the same XI. I think it's a slow wicket, doesn't look dry. Think a 190-200 pitch.

"Will assess the conditions and try to restrict them to a lower total. You need to stay in the present. We wanted to focus on the process, not worry about the result. Need to excecute our plans."

Meanwhile, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane said, "We have one change, Anukul Roy comes in. It's hard to read the wicket, I thought the left-arm spinner will be a good option on this surface. We need to win five out of five, as simple as that. We are looking to play one game at a time and we will move forward accordingly. It's hard to read this wicket. Need to adapt to the conditions and assess quickly."

DC vs KKR Playing 11

Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Varun Chakaravarthy

Impact Sub options: Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Ramandeep Singh

Delhi Capitals Playing 11: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), Karun Nair, KL Rahul, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Sub options: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Tripurana Vijay, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira

DC vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium for the DC vs KKR clash offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. The game is set on pitch number 5-the same strip that hosted the only Super Over of IPL 2025, where both teams scored 188, hinting at its scoring potential.

The surface appears more compact and consistent compared to the one used in the previous match against RCB, with a slight sheen that suggests it might hold up better throughout the innings.The outfield is in top condition, with closely trimmed grass allowing for quick runs.

Ground dimensions are tight-just 63 and 62 meters square of the wicket, and 67 meters down the ground-making boundaries easier to target. This time, the choice of pitch seems intentional, aiming to reduce the effectiveness of KKR's spinners like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy by offering a more batter-friendly surface. While it's not a flat track, a competitive first-innings score in the region of 170-190 could be on the cards, provided batters apply themselves well.