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What is the weather forecast for the DC vs CSK IPL match on May 5, 2026?

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The weather forecast indicates rain may play a spoilsport in the Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at Arun Jaitley Stadium.

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MatchDC vs CSK, IPL 2026 Match 48
VenueArun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
DateMay 5, 2026 (Tuesday evening)
Weather ConcernRain prediction for Delhi
StakesBoth teams in bottom half, need win for playoff race

Weather Forecast for the Match

According to the headlines timeline, there are rain predictions for the DC vs CSK match. A headline from Business Standard asks 'Will rain play spoilsport in Delhi Capitals vs Chennai Super Kings clash?' and another from the same source mentions 'Delhi weather forecast, hourly rain prediction', indicating that rain is a significant weather concern for the match at Arun Jaitley Stadium on May 5, 2026.

Match Context and Venue

The match is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Both Chennai Super Kings and Delhi Capitals are in the bottom half of the points table and need a win to keep themselves in the playoffs race. Both teams come into the match with recent victories, with CSK beating Mumbai Indians and DC defeating Rajasthan Royals in their previous games.

Team Preparations

Delhi Capitals have Lungi Ngidi fit for the match, while Chennai Super Kings continue without MS Dhoni. Both teams have selected their impact players, with CSK considering Akeal Hosein, Shivam Dube, and Matt Short, while DC may use David Miller as an impact substitute given their settled overseas contingent.

Sources

  1. Sanju Samson score in today's IPL 2026 match: How many runs did CSK star score against DC at Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi (sports.yahoo.com)
  2. DC vs CSK Impact Players: Shivam Dube, David Miller And Akeal Hosein — Who Will Be The X-Factor In Today’s IPL Match At Arun Jaitley Stadium? (sundayguardianlive.com)