DC vs RCB, IPL 2025 Preview: Predicted XI, team news and Delhi pitch conditions

Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to lock horns in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) on Sunday, April 27 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. DC are coming into the game having registered a comprehensive eight-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants (LSG).

The 2020 runners-up are enjoying a golden run under the leadership of Axar Patel, being second on the points table with six wins from eight matches, having 12 points to their name. Delhi are one of the most consistent teams of the ongoing season as both their batters and bowlers have put up a collective performance.

On the other hand, RCB are coming into the fixture on the back of consecutive victories against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). The Rajat Patidar-led side is on third spot on the points table with six wins from nine matches, having 12 points to their name. RCB’s batting is once again being led by Virat Kohli, with the rest of the players batting around him.

The bowling attack is being led by Josh Hazlewood, who’s the joint-highest wicket-taker of the season with 16 wickets to his name from nine innings. Unlike their previous seasons, RCB have managed to claw their way back into the matches with their exceptional bowling at crucial stages and hence are favourites to finish in top two.

The upcoming fixture proves to be a mouth-watering affair, especially after KL Rahul guided his team to a six-wicket win in the previous match between the two teams. Hence, Virat Kohli will be eager to return the favour on his home ground and, with the top position at stake, both teams will bring their A game to the fore.

DC vs RCB: Head to Head

RCB have the upper hand over DC in IPL history, having won 19 out of 32 matches played between the two teams, while one game has ended in no result. They’ve also dominated Delhi at the Arun Jaitley Stadium with six wins to their name from ten matches.

DC vs RCB: Team News

Jake Fraser McGurk has revealed that Faf du Plessis is fit for selection for the upcoming fixture after sustaining an injury while fielding in the previous fixture between the two teams. Meanwhile, there are no injury concerns in the RCB camp.

DC vs RCB: Predicted Playing XI

Delhi Capitals: Abishek Porel, Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera

Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

DC vs RCB: Weather and Delhi Pitch Prediction

The surface at the Arun Jaitely Stadium has assisted spinners in the ongoing season, which is evident in the two matches played so far. The batters will also enjoy strokeplay in the powerplay and will need to carefully plan to negate the spin threat in the middle over. All in all, the pitch will provide enough for everyone, making the upcoming affair as entertaining as the previous two matches at the venue.

As far as the weather is concerned, it’s going to be a hot evening in Delhi with the temperature expected to be at 35 degree Celsius. There will also be dew in the second half as was evident in the first two fixtures.

DC vs RCB: Fantasy Picks

DC: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Axar Patel

RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya

DC vs RCB: Who will win tonight?

Given RCB’s terrific record away from home this season, they start as favourites for the fixture. The Rajat Patidar-led side will aim to avenge their earlier loss against DC in the season.