DC vs RCB: Royal Challengers Bengaluru are going into this game with strong momentum. They have won four out of five matches, with their only loss coming against Rajasthan Royals. These wins have put them in second place on the table. They look settled as a unit and will aim to keep this run going at home.
Delhi Capitals are in a slightly tricky position. They started well with wins against Lucknow Super Giants and Mumbai Indians. But then lost to Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings. That has pushed them down to fifth place. Their main focus now will be to bounce back quickly.
This match is important for both teams for different reasons. RCB will want to stay close to the top and possibly move to number one. DC need a win to avoid slipping further and to get their campaign back on track.
The Chinnaswamy pitch is usually very good for batting. It is flat, has short boundaries, and a quick outfield. There can be a bit of movement early on for fast bowlers, but it does not last long. In the last match, though, the pitch was slower than usual, making scoring slightly tougher.
Looking at the numbers, 103 matches have been played here. Teams chasing have a slight advantage with 55 wins compared to 44 while batting first. The average first-innings score is around 167. But teams often go higher because of the conditions. The highest total here is 287, while the highest successful chase is 203.
Between RCB and DC, RCB have the better record. Out of 33 matches, RCB have won 20 while DC have won 12. Even though RCB look stronger right now, DC will be aiming to bounce back and challenge them, especially after winning the last meeting at this ground.
| RCB | DC | |
| 33 | Matches | 33 |
| 20 | Won | 12 |
| 12 | Lost | 20 |
| 1 | Tied | 1 |
| 215 | Highest Score | 196 |
| 135 | Lowest Score | 95 |
Delhi Capitals will depend a lot on KL Rahul at the top. He is not just the captain but also the player who holds the innings together. If he stays long, DC usually get a solid total. In the middle overs, Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav become very important. Sameer Rizvi is also close to a small milestone, needing just 42 runs to reach 1000 IPL runs.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, everything often starts with Virat Kohli. He has been among the runs again and has a strong record against DC. Phil Salt gives them quick starts in the powerplay with his aggressive style, which can change the game early. Kohli is also close to a big mark, needing just six more sixes to reach 450 in T20 cricket.
The Predicted Lineup for DC and RCB in the Indian Premier League 2026 is as follows:
| RCB (Probable XI) | DC (Probable XI) |
| Phillip Salt | Pathum Nissanka |
| Virat Kohli | KL Rahul(WK) |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Axar Patel (C) |
| Jitesh Sharma(WK) | David Miller |
| Tim David | Tristan Stubbs |
| Krunal Pandya | Auqib Nabi Dar |
| Romario Shepherd | Vipraj Nigam |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Good luck |
| Josh Hazlewood | Kuldeep Yadav |
| Rasikh Salam Dar | T Natarajan |
| Suyash Sharma | Mukesh Kumar |
| Impact: Devdutt Padikkal | Impact: Sameer Rizvi |
This match is set for April 18 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium and will start in the afternoon, which is a bit different from the usual night games. Toss will happen 30 minutes before the start. You can watch it on Star Sports network, while live streaming will be on JioHotstar app and website. RCB come in with strong form and home advantage,. DC will be looking to bounce back after recent losses.
A. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won 4 of 5 matches. Delhi Capitals have lost their last two.
A. RCB lead 20–12 against DC in 33 matches.
A. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt for RCB, and KL Rahul and Axar Patel for DC will be important.
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