South Delhi Superstarz, led by Tejasvi Dahiya, will face Central Delhi Kings, captained by Jonty Sidhu, in the final of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday, August 30.
South Delhi Superstarz have reached the final after winning six consecutive matches. They defeated Central Delhi Kings by 15 runs in Qualifier 1. Anmol Sharma and Tejasvi Dahiya scored half-centuries as South Delhi successfully defended 193/7.
Central Delhi Kings bounced back in Qualifier 2 with a 72-run win over Purani Dilli 6. Captain Jonty Sidhu starred with the bat and ball, scoring 106 off 46 balls and taking three wickets. The Kings will look to carry that momentum into the summit clash.
| Tournament | Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Match | Final: South Delhi Superstarz vs Central Delhi Kings |
| Date & Time | August 30, 2026, 8:00 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, India |
| Live Streaming & TV Broadcast | Star Sports Network, JioHotstar & FanCode |
| Expected First Innings Score | 200+ runs |
| Preferred Choice After Winning Toss | Bowl First |
SDS vs CDK Pitch Report: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report & Toss Advantage
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has offered good conditions for batting in DPL 2026. The average first-innings score in the last five DPL matches at the venue is 190 runs. A team batting first should aim for at least 200 runs to post a competitive total.
Teams batting first have won three of the last five matches at the venue. However, both teams could prefer to bowl first. Dew is likely to become a factor in the second innings. The weather is expected to remain cloudy, with a high of 31°C and humidity around 71%.
SDS vs CDK Probable Playing 11s
South Delhi Superstarz Predicted Playing XI: Anmol Sharma, Pranav Pant, Ankur Kaushik, Tejasvi Dahiya (c & wk), Karan Garg, Pranshu Vijayran, Ankit Dabas, Vivek Tiwari, Vision Panchal, Anshuman Hooda, Ekansh Dobal.
Central Delhi Kings Predicted Playing XI: Siddharth Joon (wk), Yugal Saini, Aditya Bhandari, Jonty Sidhu (c), Vansh Bedi, Keshav Dabas, Money Grewal, Aatrey Tripathi, Tejas Baroka, Gavnish Khurana, Abhishek Kumar Yadav.
SDS vs CDK: Key Players and Battles That Will Decide the DPL 2026 Final
Key Battles
Gavnish Khurana vs Anmol Sharma:
Khurana is one of Central Delhi Kings' key pace bowlers and could be given the new ball. Anmol Sharma has been in good form, scoring 67 and 57 in his last two innings.
Tejas Baroka vs Ankur Kaushik:
Baroka is an important bowling option for Central Delhi Kings and can play a key role in the middle overs. Kaushik will need to rotate the strike and avoid losing his wicket while keeping the scoreboard moving.
Jonty Sidhu vs Tejasvi Dahiya:
Sidhu took three wickets in Qualifier 2 against Purani Dilli 6. Dahiya is crucial in South Delhi's middle order and will need to handle Sidhu's bowling while building the innings.
Key Players
South Delhi Superstarz: Anmol Sharma, Tejasvi Dahiya, Divansh Rawat
Central Delhi Kings: Jonty Sidhu, Gavnish Khurana, Tejas Baroka
SDS vs CDK Match Winner Prediction: Who Will Win Today?
Prediction: Central Delhi Kings to win the match.
Key Reasons:
Central Delhi Kings enter the final with strong momentum after a 72-run win over Purani Dilli 6 in Qualifier 2. Captain Jonty Sidhu scored an unbeaten 106 off 46 balls and took three wickets.
Gavnish Khurana took three wickets in Qualifier 2 and finished the game with figures of 3/25.
CDK's batting depth gives them an edge in a high-scoring final. Keshav Dabas and Vansh Bedi both scored half-centuries in Qualifier 1.
Win Probability: Central Delhi Kings 55% – South Delhi Superstarz 45%
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