Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of IPL 2026 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB have been one of the most consistent sides this season, while DC are coming into this contest after two consecutive defeats and will be keen to bounce back.
RCB currently sit near the top of the table with strong performances at home, thanks largely to their explosive batting unit. Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have shown glimpses of form but need better consistency with both bat and ball to challenge a strong RCB side at a high-scoring venue.
RCB vs DC Match Details
- Series/Tournament: IPL 2026
- Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Match Start Time: 3:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioHotstar
Bengaluru Weather Report for RCB vs DC
- Temperature: 28-29°C
- Rain Chances: 1%
- Humidity: Around 50-55%
- Conditions: Clear weather expected with no major rain interruptions likely
Recent Performance - Last 5 Matches
RCB Recent Form: W, W, L, W, W
DC Recent Form: L, L, W, W, L
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 31
- RCB Won: 20
- DC Won: 12
- No Result: 1
RCB have historically dominated this fixture, but DC have managed key wins in recent seasons,
making this rivalry competitive despite the overall numbers.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly with short boundaries and a quick outfield. High-scoring matches are common here, with teams often crossing the 180-run mark.
Pacers may get some early movement, but once batters settle, stroke-making becomes easier. Dew in the second innings often makes chasing more favourable, which is why teams winning the toss usually opt to bowl first.
Pitch Stats:
- Pitch Type: Flat batting-friendly surface
- Average 1st Innings Score: 170-190
- Win Batting First: 41%
- Win Bowling First: 53%
- Best Suited For: Batters and death-over pacers
RCB vs DC Probable Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Delhi Capitals Probable XI: KL Rahul (wk), Pathum Nissanka, Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Sameer Rizvi, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Top Fantasy Picks - RCB
Virat Kohli - Batter
Kohli has been in strong form this season and remains one of the safest fantasy picks. His consistency at the top of the order makes him a reliable captaincy option.
Rajat Patidar - Batter
Patidar's aggressive batting in the middle overs and ability to hit sixes regularly make him a must-have pick for fantasy teams.
Josh Hazlewood - Bowler
Hazlewood's accuracy and ability to pick wickets in key phases make him a valuable bowling choice, especially on a pitch where discipline matters.
Top Fantasy Picks - DC
KL Rahul - Batter/Wicketkeeper
Rahul's role as a wicketkeeper-batter adds extra fantasy value. His familiarity with Bengaluru conditions makes him a key player for DC.
Axar Patel - All-rounder
Axar contributes with both bat and ball, making him a valuable all-round option in fantasy contests.
RCB vs DC Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
Captain Choices: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar
Vice-Captain Choices: KL Rahul, Phil Salt
These players bat in key positions and are likely to face the most deliveries, increasing their scoring potential.
RCB vs DC Fantasy Team Suggestion
Wicketkeepers: KL Rahul, Jitesh Sharma
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt, Pathum Nissanka
All-rounders: Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav
Dream11 Combination: 2-4-2-3
Match Prediction - Who Will Win?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold the advantage due to their strong batting lineup and impressive home record this season. Delhi Capitals have the bowling resources to challenge them, but their batting will need to step up significantly.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win.
