As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 progresses, in match number 48, the Delhi Capitals (DC) will host five-time champions, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on May 5. While both teams are coming off a win in their respective previous games, they will be looking to extend it while they struggle with their squad strength.
Although, CSK are highly-likely to miss MS Dhoni, DC have been boosted by the availability of Lungi Ngidi. Notably, the Protean pacer had suffered a serious head injury while attempting a catch during DC’s game against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and was taken off the field in an ambulance. The pacer spent a day in a hospital and was discharged after being checked thoroughly.
DC coach on Lungi Ngidi’s availability
Despite rejoining the squad, he was out of action for at least two games, as the protocols require mandatory 6-day break following a concussion.
But on the eve of the game, bowling coach Munaf Patel shared a positive update, stating, “Lungi and all bowlers are 100 percent fit. He did not play the last two games because of the six-day criteria, but he is fully fit now.”
It has to be seen that if Lungi Ngidi returns in the lineup, it won’t be the first time DC will be relying on the pace-heavy overseas combination as Mitchell Starc is also fit and available. In the last match, Kyle Jamieson paired with Starc. Meanwhile, Dushmantha Chameera was there during DC’s 75-run all-out. Notably, the last time DC had two quality overseas pacers was in 2020-21 when Anrich Nortje and Kagiso Rabada featured in their attack.
DC eye revenge against CSK in IPL 2026
With DC scheduled to host CSK tonight in IPL 2026, they will be looking to take revenge for their previous defeat, which came on April 11. Winning the toss, DC invited CSK to bat first in Chennai. On the back of an unbeaten 115 off 56 deliveries from Sanju Samson and a key 59 off 36 balls from Ayush Mhatre helped CSK post 212 in their 20 overs. But despite a decent start from Pathum Nissanka (41 off 24) and a 38-ball 60 from Tristan Stubbs lower down the order, DC fell short of the target and lost by 23 runs.
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— Delhi Capitals (@DelhiCapitals) May 5, 2026As they take the field tonight at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, DC will be confident, moreover, because of the pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Lungi Ngidi back in their lineup. A win tonight is likely to take them over CSK in the points table, who are currently placed 6th with 4 wins and 5 losses after 9 games.
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