DC Vs RCB, IPL Match Today: Predicted Playing XIs, Head-To-Head, Pitch Report, Delhi Weather Update

Still reeling from a stunning loss despite piling up 264, Delhi Capitals (DC) must quickly regroup as they take on defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Monday.

The six-wicket defeat to Punjab Kings, where their bowlers were torn apart in a record chase, has exposed serious cracks, especially with the playoff race tightening and Delhi sitting mid-table.

With the bat, Delhi have looked formidable. KL Rahul has anchored explosive starts, while Nitish Rana and David Miller have ensured tempo through the middle overs. But their bowling, particularly at the death, has repeatedly let them down, turning winning positions into defeats.

If Lungi Ngidi doesn’t recover soon from his serious head injury, DC would need Mitchell Starc to come

in and help stabilise their season.

In contrast, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have looked far more complete. Led by Rajat Patidar and Virat Kohli, their batting has been consistent, with Devdutt Padikkal adding stability. More importantly, their bowling unit, led by Krunal Pandya, has shown serious strength and versatility.

The contest could hinge on whether Delhi’s batting can once again dominate early, and whether their bowlers can finally hold their nerve late. For Delhi, it’s about redemption; for Bengaluru, it’s a chance to tighten their grip near the top.

DC vs RCB: Head-to-Head in IPL

• Matches played: 34
• DC won: 13
• RCB won: 20
• No result: 1

DC vs RCB IPL Results

Winner	Margin	Venue	Date
DC	10 runs	Delhi	April 30, 2008
DC	5 wickets	Bengaluru	May 19, 2008
DC	6 wickets	Port Elizabeth	April 26, 2009
RCB	7 wickets	Johannesburg	May 17, 2009
DC	17 runs	Bengaluru	March 25, 2010
DC	37 runs	Delhi	April 4, 2010
RCB	3 wickets	Delhi	April 26, 2011
RCB	20 runs	Bengaluru	April 7, 2012
RCB	21 runs	Delhi	April 29, 2012
RCB	Super Over	Bengaluru	April 16, 2013
RCB	10 runs	Delhi	May 10, 2013
RCB	8 wickets	Sharjah	April 17, 2014
RCB	16 runs	Bengaluru	May 13, 2014
No Result	—	Bengaluru	April 17, 2015
RCB	10 wickets	Delhi	April 26, 2015
DC	7 wickets	Bengaluru	April 17, 2016
RCB	6 wickets	Raipur	May 22, 2016
RCB	15 runs	Bengaluru	April 8, 2017
RCB	10 runs	Delhi	May 14, 2017
RCB	6 wickets	Bengaluru	April 21, 2018
RCB	5 wickets	Delhi	May 12, 2018
DC	4 wickets	Bengaluru	April 7, 2019
DC	16 runs	Delhi	April 28, 2019
DC	59 runs	Dubai	October 5, 2020
DC	6 wickets	Abu Dhabi	November 2, 2020
RCB	1 run	Ahmedabad	April 27, 2021
RCB	7 wickets	Dubai	October 8, 2021
RCB	16 runs	Mumbai	April 16, 2022
RCB	23 runs	Bengaluru	April 15, 2023
DC	7 wickets	Delhi	May 6, 2023
RCB	47 runs	Bengaluru	May 12, 2024
DC	6 wickets	Bengaluru	April 10, 2025
RCB	6 wickets	Delhi	April 27, 2025
DC	6 wickets	Bengaluru	April 18, 2026

DC vs RCB Top Stats, Records And More

Highest team total: 215 by RCB vs DC at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Lowest total: 95 all out by DC (then Delhi Daredevils) at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi in 2015.

Biggest win (by wickets): RCB won by 10 wickets at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi on April 26, 2015.

Biggest win (by runs): DC won by 59 runs after restricting RCB to 131 in Dubai on October 5, 2020.

Most runs: 1,081 runs in 33 innings by Virat Kohli for RCB.

Highest score: 128* by Chris Gayle for RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru in 2012.

Most sixes: Chris Gayle hit 13 sixes in his 128* knock against DC in 2012.

Most 50+ scores: Virat Kohli has scored the most half-centuries and centuries in this rivalry for RCB.

Most wickets: 15 wickets by Yuzvendra Chahal for RCB.

Best bowling figures: 5/25 by Jaydev Unadkat for Delhi Daredevils at Feroz Shah Kotla, Delhi in 2008.

Most matches: Virat Kohli has played all 34 matches for RCB in this fixture.

DC Vs RCB IPL Match: Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is one of the most batter-friendly venues in the IPL. The hard black-soil surface provides true bounce and good carry, allowing stroke-makers to play freely. Boundaries are relatively short, and the outfield is quick, which encourages big hitting throughout the innings.

Pacers tend to get some early movement with the new ball, while spinners come into play in the middle overs. Dew is less of a factor here than at other venues, but teams still tend to prefer chasing. Scores of 185–200 are regularly posted, and RCB have an impressive record at this ground with 6 wins from 10 matches at this venue.

DC Vs RCB: Delhi Weather Forecast

Delhi on Monday evening is expected to be extremely hot, with daytime temperatures reaching around 42°C (108°F). There is just a 10% chance of rain, meaning a full match is almost certain.

Conditions will ease slightly by match time under the lights, though it will remain warm throughout. The dry conditions will assist pacers early in the power play.

DC Vs RCB Predicted XIs

DC: Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, T Natarajan and Mukesh Kumar. Impact Player: Dushmantha Chameera

RCB: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood and Rasikh Salam. Impact Player: Suyash Sharma.

DC Vs RCB IPL Match

• When: The contest will be held on April 27 (Monday).
• Where: It will be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
• Start Time: The match gets underway at 7:30 PM IST.

DC Vs RCB Live Streaming Details

To watch the live streaming of Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, you can log in to JioHotstar’s website/app. The match will also be broadcast on Star Sports.

DC Vs RCB: Full Squads

Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (captain), KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi Dar, Sameer Rizvi, Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, Kyle Jamieson, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari, Ben Duckett, Rehan Ahmed, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Tripurana Vijay

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Kanishk Chouhan, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Swapnil Singh, Jordan Cox, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Satvik Deswal, Abhinandan Singh