The Delhi Capitals (DC) is set to host the defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in match number 39 of the Indian Premier League (IPL)
2026 season. This is a match-up between two teams who have had drastic form compared to one another this season. The Royal Challengers Bengaluru meanwhile are looking to finish in top two and have so far won 5 out of 7 matches in IPL 2026.
The hosts Delhi Capital sits mid-table with 3 wins and 4 losses in the first 7 matches of the season. The Delhi Capitals side would be absolutely devastated after their loss against Punjab Kings in the last game, making it four losses of the season in 7 games.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru team is very aware that Delhi Capitals gave them their second blow of the season earlier this season. Both teams secured a victory each last season and in IPL 2026, DC have already won the first match-up between the two teams. However, the Rajat Patidar led side absolutely crushed the Gujarat Titans in the last match, securing a 5 wickets victory while chasing 206 runs.
DC vs RCB Match Schedule
Match: Delhi Capitals (DC) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Date: Monday, April 27, 2026
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Captains: Axar Patel (DC), Rajat Patidar (RCB)
DC vs RCB Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Vipraj Nigam, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam.
DC vs RCB H2H Record
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have the advantage in this head-to-head rivalry against Delhi Capitals. The Rajat Patidar led side has the advantage in the last 10 matches as well with 6 wins to DC's 4 wins.
Match Played: 34
RCB Wins: 20
DC Wins: 13
DC vs RCB Prediction: Who will Win Match Today?
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for IPL 2026 is a batting-friendly surface with a flat, hard black-soil track that offers true bounce and good carry. The ball comes nicely onto the bat, allowing stroke-makers to play freely, while the relatively short boundaries and quick outfield encourage big hitting. The weather forecast on Monday, April 27 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, expect a very hot and sunny day with temperature reaching highs around 42°C and lows near 26-28°C.
There is not much of a toss advantage at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The captain that wins the toss would eventually prefer to bowl first and explore the opportunity to chase with a target on the board rather than setting a total first. Bowling first would allow the side to completely understand the pitch surface and how it plays.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are favorites to beat Delhi Capitals. In-form RCB (5 wins, 2 losses) boast a formidable batting lineup led by Virat Kohli (328 runs, Strike Rate 163), Rajat Patidar, and Tim David, backed by a strong bowling attack with Bhuvneshwar Kumar (11 wickets) and Krunal Pandya. DC (3 wins, 4 losses) rely on KL Rahul's explosive form (357 runs) but have inconsistent bowling and suffered heavy losses in their recent games.
Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win this match.
