DPL 2025: Qualifier 1, CDK vs EDR Match Prediction – Who will win today's DPL match between CDK vs EDR?

Central Delhi Kings and East Delhi Riders. (Photo source: Instagram/Central Delhi Kings and East Delhi Riders)

Central Delhi Kings (CDK) square off against East Delhi Riders (EDR) in Qualifier 1 of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on Friday, August 29.

Under Jonty Sidhu's leadership, Central Delhi Kings finished with seven wins and two defeats in the round-robin phase of the tournament. One of their matches ended without a result. The Kings finished at the top of the table with 15 points. They defeated East Delhi Riders by 62 runs in their most recent fixture.

Meanwhile, Anuj Rawat-led East Delhi Riders won six matches, lost two, while two of them were washed out. After the comprehensive defeat to the Kings in their last match, the Riders will look to bounce back strongly and book their tickets to the final.

EDR vs CDK Match Details

Match	Central Delhi Kings vs East Delhi Riders, Qualifier 1, DPL 2025
Venue	Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
Date & Time (IST)	Friday, August 29, 2:00 PM (IST)
Live Broadcast and Streaming Details	FanCode (App & Website)

Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The last few games have been marred by rain in DPL 2025. Keeping the possibility of rain in mind, the captain who wins the toss would want to bowl first. Chasing teams often have an advantage in shortened matches.

CDK vs EDR Head to Head Record

Matches Played	03
Won By CDK	02
Won By EDR	01
No Result	00
First-Ever Fixture	August 18, 2024
Most-Recent Fixture	August 27, 2025

CDK vs EDR Predicted Playing 11s Central Delhi Kings (CDK):

Aaryavir Sehwag, Kaushal Suman (WK), Yugal Saini, Jonty Sidhu (C), Aditya Bhandari, Aryan Rana, Simarjeet Singh, Jasvir Sehrawat, Tejas Baroka, Money Grewal, Gavinsh Khurana.

East Delhi Riders (EDR):

Vaibhav Baisla, Hardik Sharma, Anuj Rawat (C & WK), Rohan Rathi, Arpit Rana, Mayank Rawat, Rounak Waghela, Navdeep Saini, Ashish Meena, Ajay Ahlawat, Rohit Yadav.

Probable Best Performers of the Match Probable Best Batter: Arpit Rana

Arpit Rana is the leading run-getter in DPL 2025. He has amassed 445 runs in eight innings at an average of 63.57. The southpaw has smashed five fifties so far. He will be the batter to watch out for on Friday in the high-voltage encounter.

Probable Best Bowler: Money Grewal

Money Grewal is second on the list of highest wicket-takers in the tournament this season. In nine matches, he has picked up 18 wickets at an average of 13.39 and a strike rate of 10.22. On Wednesday (August 27), the right-arm pacer finished with figures of 5/23 in four overs to help CDK beat EDR convincingly.

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

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.