DC vs KKR: Top 5 Dream11 fantasy picks for match 51 of IPL 2026
The DC vs KKR match of the IPL 2026 will be played in Delhi on Friday.
Delhi Capitals (DC) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will be up against each other in match 51 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026. This contest will kick off at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, taking place at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both sides are in a do-or-die situation.
They are left with no choice but to win this game. KKR have won their last three games, but before that they had six winless matches. DC have also won only two in their last 8 matches. This contest will feature some of the best T20 stars.
From Mitchell Starc to Sunil Narine, Finn Allen to KL Rahul, and Varun Chakravarthy to Kuldeep Yadav. This match has two star-studded lineups taking on each other. Fans have several options to choose from for a Dream11 team.
Hence, we have suggested five players from the DC vs KKR clash who could be a perfect choice for your Dream11 teams on various fantasy cricket platforms.
Top Dream11 fantasy picks for the DC vs KKR clash
1. KL Rahul
KL Rahul is one of the top Indian batters in the IPL, scoring 500 or more runs almost every season. This season also, he is close to touching that mark. Rahul is DC’s leading scorer and third-highest overall.
He has scored 445 runs at an average of 49.44 and a strike rate of 180.09. He has one century and three half-centuries. Rahul has 921 fantasy points, which is the most among players from two teams.
2. Pathum Nissanka
Pathum Nissanka is another DC batter who has shown good form in recent matches. He has scored 228 runs this season at a strike rate of 156.16.
Nissanka has been scoring runs at different levels since last year or so. Though he hasn’t performed in the IPL 2026, as he would have liked. But, he has shown some glimpses. With his calibre, he can be a good pick for this game.
3. Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Angkrish Raghuvanshi is the leading scorer for KKR in the IPL 2026. The 21-year-old has outperformed all the stars in the team and has become a key batter for KKR.
In nine innings, he has scored 268 runs at 33.50 and a strike rate of 137.43, with three half-centuries. Raghuvanshi has earned 531 fantasy points, which is the most by a KKR player this season.
4. Finn Allen
Finn Allen is one of the most destructive batters in this tournament. For KKR, he is probably the ace striker at the top, who gives flying starts to the team in the powerplay.
He has shown good hitting form in some matches. In the last game, he played a cameo of 29 off just 13 balls. Allen deals in sixes and boundaries, which is the most effective way to earn fantasy points.
5. Nitish Rana
Nitish Rana was part of KKR from 2018 to 2024 and knows about the current setup and players. He led this team on many occasions as well. Hence, he will be eager to perform well against his former team.
Rana is KKR’s fourth-highest scorer in the IPL. This season, he has done well with 217 runs at a strike rate of 156.11. Knowing KKR bowlers in and out can help him, and he can be a good Dream11 pick.
When will the DC vs KKR match 51 of the Indian Premier League 2026 take place?
The DC vs KKR match will take place on Friday, May 8.
When will the toss in the DC vs KKR match 51 of the Indian Premier League 2026 take place?
The toss of DC vs KKR match will take place at 7 PM IST on Friday.
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