DC vs GT Dream11 Team Prediction, Fantasy Tips & Match Preview — IPL 2026

Arun Jaitley Stadium (Feroz Shah Kotla) in Delhi is one of the most spin-friendly venues in the IPL. The hot, dry Delhi conditions bake the surface, making it slow and low — spinners extract significant turn from as early as the powerplay. First-innings scores of 160–175 are typical and teams batting first have a strong record here. Kuldeep Yadav and Rashid Khan are two of the most dangerous spin options in the world and both will be in their element. Pacers with good yorker execution (T Natarajan) also do well in the death overs.

Delhi Capitals are flying — unbeaten in 2 matches and one of the most impressive sides so far. Sameer Rizvi leads the Orange Cap standings with a stunning 160 runs in just 2 innings (M5 vs LSG and M8 vs MI). T Natarajan (4 wickets) and Lungi Ngidi (4 wickets) have been the bowling stars. Their win over MI in M8 by 6 wickets while chasing showed their batting depth and composure. Axar Patel's captaincy has been calm and tactical, using the Delhi spin-friendly surface to full effect.

Gujarat Titans are searching for their first win after two losses — a narrow 3-wicket defeat to PBKS in M4 and a heartbreaking 6-run loss to RR in M9 (GT posted 204 chasing 210). Despite the losses, GT have genuine match-winners in Sai Sudharsan (86 runs, SR 156), Jos Buttler and the incomparable Rashid Khan. If they can avoid the close-defeat pattern and execute in all three phases, they are capable of beating any side in the tournament.

Rizvi is the undisputed Orange Cap leader — 160 runs from just 2 innings, more than any other batter in IPL 2026. He has gone from promising young talent to IPL superstar in the space of a week. His ability to hit huge sixes and construct classy innings at Arun Jaitley — his home ground — makes him the premium captain pick of this match. A match-winning knock from Rizvi with the 2× multiplier is a game-changer.

Rashid Khan on a Delhi surface is perhaps the most lethal bowling combination in T20 cricket. The Kotla surface assists wrist spin and his ability to bowl his 4 overs for minimal runs while taking wickets makes him GT's most dangerous weapon. As a lower-order hitter he also provides bonus batting points. He's the vice-captain differential in this match.

Kuldeep bowling at Arun Jaitley Stadium is among the best bowling matchups in the IPL. His left-arm chinaman and googlies turn sharply on this dry surface and he can pick up wickets at critical intervals. Playing at his home ground with full knowledge of the conditions, Kuldeep is an outstanding fantasy bowling pick and DC's biggest match-winner with the ball.

The classiest batter in GT's line-up — 86 runs in 2 matches at SR 156. His fluid, technical batting style and ability to navigate quality spin bowling makes him GT's best batter at this venue. His composure against Kuldeep and Axar will be the key batting contest for GT, and a big innings from Sudharsan is their route to victory.

The DC captain is the perfect Delhi surface player — his left-arm orthodox spin extracts sharp turn from the Kotla pitch, and his ability to bat in the top 5 gives him an excellent all-round fantasy ceiling. As captain of the home side on the most spin-friendly surface in the tournament, Axar is a matchday cornerstone pick.

The English superstar is GT's biggest batting weapon — his explosive batting in the powerplay and ability to tear apart any attack on his day make him the premium WK pick of this match. Despite GT's poor start, Buttler's individual quality is undeniable and when he fires, he sets the game up singlehandedly. The WK bonus adds significant fantasy value.

160 runs, Orange Cap, home ground. Non-negotiable captain.

Delhi surface + wrist spin = wickets guaranteed. VC option.

Left-arm chinaman at home ground. Wicket-taking machine on this surface.

WK opener with match-winning upside. Despite GT's poor form, Buttler can fire on any day.

Home captain with bat+ball contribution. Spin-friendly surface amplifies his bowling.

86 runs in 2 matches at SR 156. GT's most consistent batter and key to their batting plans.

DC's experienced WK-opener is a reliable scorer who sets up the innings at the top of the order alongside Rizvi. He is often under-owned compared to Rizvi but his contribution as anchor-and-accelerator at Arun Jaitley can yield excellent fantasy returns at lower ownership.

GT's most consistent bowler in IPL 2026 with 4 wickets in 2 matches. His ability to bowl tight lines and generate bounce at Kotla — a surface that can assist pace with extra bounce — makes him GT's top bowling differential. Considerably under-owned compared to Rashid.

Captain Sameer Rizvi — Orange Cap, home ground, exceptional form. Captain of the tournament so far. VC Rashid Khan — Delhi surface is his playground; expect wickets and batting bonus. Kuldeep Yadav is non-negotiable at Kotla — best left-arm spinner on the most spin-friendly surface in the IPL. Jos Buttler is GT's must-pick — WK bonus plus explosive batting. Axar Patel gives you all-round points as DC's home captain. Prasidh Krishna is GT's best bowling differential at below-average ownership.