Delhi Capitals will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi on April 27. With RCB pushing to stay inside the top two and DC looking to bounce back from recent losses, this contest carries major fantasy cricket significance.
RCB have been one of the most consistent teams this season, winning five of their seven matches so far. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals head into this clash under pressure after suffering a painful defeat against Punjab Kings despite posting 264 runs, powered by KL Rahul's unbeaten 152.
Here is a complete DC vs RCB Dream11 prediction guide including probable XIs, fantasy team suggestions, and captaincy picks.
DC vs RCB Match Details
- Match: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 39, IPL 2026
- Date: April 27, 2026 (Monday)
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
DC vs RCB Pitch Report
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has traditionally favored batters,
with high-scoring matches becoming increasingly common at the venue.
The surface offers minimal grass cover, meaning the new ball may swing slightly for the first two to three overs before flattening out. As the match progresses, batting becomes easier, especially under lights when dew comes into play.
Par score: 190-200
Best strategy: Teams generally prefer chasing due to dew advantage.
DC vs RCB Weather Report
The weather in Delhi is expected to remain cloudy during match hours. Temperatures are likely to hover around 35°C, with humidity levels ranging between 40 to 50 percent. No major rain interruptions are expected.
DC vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
- Total matches played: 34
- RCB wins: 20
- DC wins: 13
- No result: 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the advantage historically, winning 20 out of 34 matches against Delhi Capitals.
DC vs RCB Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals Probable XI:
KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Vipraj Nigam
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI:
Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar
Impact Player: Jacob Bethell
DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Team 1
Wicketkeeper:
KL Rahul
Batters:
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar
Tim David
Sameer Rizvi
Nitish Rana
All-rounders:
Axar Patel
Bowlers:
Josh Hazlewood
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Kuldeep Yadav
Lungi Ngidi
Captain choices:
Primary captain: Rajat Patidar
Alternate captain: Lungi Ngidi
Vice-captain choices:
Primary vice-captain: Nitish Rana
Alternate vice-captain: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Top fantasy picks for DC vs RCB
KL Rahul
KL Rahul is coming off a sensational unbeaten 152 in the previous match and remains the safest wicketkeeper pick due to his consistent scoring ability.
Virat Kohli
Kohli's experience and ability to anchor innings make him a dependable fantasy selection, especially in run chases.
Rajat Patidar
As RCB captain and a consistent middle-order performer, Patidar remains a strong captaincy choice in fantasy contests.
Axar Patel
Axar offers dual value with both bat and ball, making him one of the most reliable all-rounder picks.
Josh Hazlewood
Hazlewood's ability to strike early and control the death overs makes him a valuable fantasy bowling option.
DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Who will win today's match?
Delhi Capitals have struggled to maintain consistency, especially in bowling, as seen in their recent failure to defend a massive total. Royal Challengers Bengaluru, on the other hand, have looked more balanced across departments.
Based on current form and team momentum, Royal Challengers Bengaluru appear slightly ahead going into Match 39 of IPL 2026.
