DPL 2026: Match 28, NDS vs CDK Match Prediction – Who will win today’s DPL match between North Delhi Strikers vs Central Delhi Kings?

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

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

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.

Today's Match Prediction: Chasing team to win the match