The North Delhi Strikers (NDS) will be going up against the Central Delhi Kings (CDK) in Match No. 28 of the ongoing Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 on Sunday, August 16, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi.
The two teams met previously in Match 7 of the season, with the Kings emerging victorious. The Strikers sit in fourth place on the table, having played six matches, winning three and losing two. They will be looking to bounce back after their loss against the Purani Dilli 6s.
The Kings have been the dominant outfit in the season, sitting at the top of the table with six wins and a loss from their seven games. Their last match against the New Delhi Tigers saw them pick up a nine-wicket win in the contest reduced to 18 overs due to rain.
NDS vs CDK: Match Details
| Match | North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings 6, Match 28, Delhi Premier League 2026 |
| Date and Time (IST) | Sunday, August 16, 1:30 PM |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| Broadcast and Live Streaming | JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar and FanCode (App & Website) |
Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi: Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi is regarded as one of the more batting-friendly venues in the country. The wicket is often flat and offers consistent bounce, allowing batters to play their shots on the up. Any help that bowling sides may get is often hampered by the short boundaries. The tournament has seen a sizeable number of high-scoring matches despite the impacts of rain.
NDS vs CDK: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 5 |
| Won By CDK | 3 |
| Won By NDS | 2 |
| No Result/Tied | 00 |
| First-ever Fixture | August 19, 2024 |
| Most Recent Fixture | August 3, 2026 |
NDS vs CDK: Predicted Playing XIs
North Delhi Strikers
Sarthak Ranjan (C), Vaibhav Kandpal, Saurabh Deswal, Yash Bhatia, Bharat Sindhwani, Pranav Rajvanshi (wk), Arjun Rapria, Vikas Dixit, Mayank Dagar, Ajay Yadav, Aayush Singh, Yash Dabas
Central Delhi Kings
Yash Dhull (c), Siddharth Joon (wk), Yugal Saini, Keshav Dabas, Vansh Bedi, Aditya Bhandari, Aatrey Tripathi, Money Grewal, Gavnish Khurana, Tejas Baroka, Kuldip Yadav
NDS vs CDK: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Yash Dhull
Kings skipper Yash Dhull has been the most prolific batter for his side and is the tournament's leading run-scorer with 371 runs in seven innings. The former U-19 World Cup-winning skipper has struck at a blistering 205.42 while also scoring one century and two half-centuries. He will be looking to deliver for this side in the big game.
Probable Best Bowler: Money Grewal
Seam bowler Money Grewal has been one of the most prolific bowlers in the 2026 season, picking up 11 wickets in seven matches. He has bowled at an economy of over 10.2; however, he has been a key strike bowler for his side. He will be looking to make an impact for his team with more wickets.