NDS vs CDK, DPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 2 [Source: @Rokte_Amarr_KKR/x.com]
North Delhi Strikers (NDS) will take on Central Delhi Kings (CDK) in the second match of the second season of Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025. This match will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi, India on Sunday, August 03rd at 2:00 PM IST.
Ahead of this exciting clash, here's a comprehensive look at the Dream11 predictions, fantasy cricket tips, pitch report, the top player picks, and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi – Record Of Chasing Teams in IPL Matches
So far, 97 IPL T20 matches have been played at Arun Jaitley Stadium, and 49 games were won by the chasing sides. The team that won the toss will prefer to field first here.
Hot Picks For NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Dream11 Team Today
North Delhi Strikers
Harshit Rana
- One of the mainstays of KKR's pace bowling department in IPL. Harshit Rana on the back of an impressive IPL 2024 season was retained by Knight Riders. He is the star performer of his side and a must-pick for this game.
Vaibhav Kandpal
- Right-handed middle-order batter and skipper Vaibhav Kandpal was impressive in the DPL 2024 and he could be a beneficial choice for the fantasy contests.
Sarthak Ranjan
- Right-handed top-order batter Sarthak Ranjan is a promising talented cricketer. His aggressive batting style and batting position make him a decent pick for the fantasy contests.
Central Delhi Kings
Simarjeet Singh
- Simarjeet Singh is a right-arm quick from Delhi known for his skiddy pace bowling and the ability to hit speeds of 140 kmph. Having served as a net bowler for DC and even the Indian team, Simarjeet gained valuable experience and became the next bowling sensation.
Yash Dhull
- Yash Dhull, a promising 21-year-old cricketer who previously captained India’s U-19 team, made a cautious return to the field in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2024 after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year. He will be a worthy pick for the fantasy contests.
Jonty Sidhu
- 27-year-old, skipper Jonty Sidhu is a promising batter and a handy bowler from their squad and he could be a beneficial-pick for the fantasy contests.
NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Mostly Cloudy and Rainy |
Pitch | Batting Friendly |
Weather - According to AccuWeather, the weather will be little rainy in the morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy. The temperature will be between 32°C-26°C and there is an 75% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch report – The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Birmingham generally offers a relatively flat and batting-friendly pitch with even pace and bounce. However, statistically, the spinners have been more successful than the fast bowlers in IPL 2025. Also, with the sun beating down, the track could be slightly on the drier side. It might bring spinners into play in the middle overs.
NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Captain And Vice-Captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-Captain |
Head to Head Contests | Yash Dhull | Harshit Rana |
Small League Contests | Vaibhav Kandpal | Yash Dhull |
Grand League Contests | Vaibhav Kandpal | Simarjeet Singh |
NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Pranav Rajvanshi, A Sejwal
Batters: Sarthak Ranjan, Yash Dhull, Vaibhav Kandpal
All-rounders: Jonty Sidhu, Deepak Khatri, P Vijayran
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Simarjeet Singh, Kuldip Yadav
Captain: Yash Dhull
Vice-captain: Harshit Rana
NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
Wicketkeepers: Pranav Rajvanshi
Batters: Sarthak Ranjan, Yash Dhull, Vaibhav Kandpal, H Sethi
All-rounders: Jonty Sidhu, Deepak Khatri, J Sehrawat
Bowlers: Harshit Rana, Simarjeet Singh, Kuldip Yadav
Captain: Vaibhav Kandpal
Vice-captain: Simarjeet Singh
NDS vs CDK DPL 2025 Match 2 Expert Advice
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium offers good batting and bowling conditions. Hence, a balanced or all-rounder heavy fantasy team will be preferred for the game.