In what could be a game of great proportions, two teams that are in playoff contention, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), take on the hosts Delhi Capitals (DC) in the second of a double-header contest in Delhi. Both teams are on the back of wins in their respective previous matches and would look to continue their winning momentum here. The winner here would leapfrog to the top of the standings.
Which team comes out on top at Bengaluru? Let’s find out. As always, we’ve got you covered with our expert fantasy tips, match details, team lineups, and in-depth predictions for this 46th game between DC and RCB.
Match Details
- Date: April 27, 2025
- Time: 7.30 PM
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Teams: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
[Read the complete IPL 2025 schedule here]
Head-to-Head: DC vs RCB
- Matches Played: 32
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 19
- Delhi Capitals won: 12
- Key Statistical Insights:
- Average first-innings score at venue: 167.61 (91 matches)
- These sides have met 9 times at Delhi, with the away team winning 5 games, and DC has 4 wins under their belt
- Chasing team win percentage: 50.55% (46 matches)
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals (55% probability)
- Match Result: In the reverse fixture at Chinnaswamy Stadium, DC won comfortably by 6 wickets
Pitch and Weather Report
Arun Jaitley Stadium characteristics
- Pitch Characteristics:
- Both the games held so far at this venue in the 2025 season have been fairly high-scoring
- Totals above 180 have been posted on all four innings
- Spinners have found more success than the pacers here, but it should be a good batting wicket
- Potential for a score between 180-200
- Weather Conditions:
- Temperature: 31°C
- Humidity: 21%
- Evening match with hot conditions
- Minimal wind interference
Playing XI Probables & Impact Subs: DC vs RCB (IPL 2025)
Delhi Capitals (DC) Probable XI
- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul
- Axar Patel (c)
- Karun Nair
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Donovan Ferreira
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Dushmantha Chameera
- Mukesh Kumar
Team Strategy: DC’s batting unit has been in fine form, with most of the batters scoring runs in the recent games. Chameera got a game against LSG and did well, and the bowling unit looks balanced
Team News: They are likely to stick with the same playing XI with Ferreira donning the role of Impact Sub.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Probable XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (WK)
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Jitesh Sharma
- Romario Shepherd
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Team Strategy: RCB has been one of the consistent teams in IPL 2025, covering most of their bases
