In the 2026 Indian Premier League (IPL), the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to face off in a pivotal match at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. Both teams are struggling in the lower half of the table, with CSK in sixth place and DC in seventh. DC has received a boost with the return of Mitchell Starc, who recently took three wickets against the Rajasthan Royals, and Lungi Ngidi, who has recovered from a concussion. Conversely, CSK is still awaiting the return of their iconic captain MS Dhoni, who is recovering from a persistent calf injury. CSK's bowling coach Eric Simons provided an update, stating that Dhoni is improving but there is no set timeline for his return. Simons also expressed confidence in captain Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has faced criticism for his performance but has recently scored back-to-back fifties. Earlier in the season, CSK secured a victory over DC by 23 runs, marking their first win of the campaign after two initial losses.