Matchday 26 of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, will face off at M Chinnaswamy Stadium at 3:30 PM. From Timeline, stats, standings, where to watch, to head-to-head records, pitch report, playing11 & prediction, get all the RCB vs DC clash on Saturday afternoon.
From two different situations, two teams met for this clash. Delhi Capitals (DC) just came up from a middle-order collapse, and Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s absolute dominance hit a high in this encounter.
So far, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has one of the best batting sides. Veteran Virat proved it, making 49 and contributing to the team’s success in chasing 147 in the last match. David and Shepherd also strengthened their middle order. And with the ball, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Hazlewood, and Rasikh Salam also fired up.
In the top 4 race, five teams have the same points. Now, DC has to come back if they want to secure their spot in the Top 4. In every department, DC is quite inconsistent.
Sloppy fielding and vulnerable middle-order batting stabbed them against CSK. Homeboy KL Rahul has to play like his last year’s knock. Stubbs and Miller have to take responsibility in the middle. And former RCB player Ngidi has to deliver his best.
Where to Watch Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Match
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals |
| Stadium | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Saturday, April 18, 3:30 P.M. (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Records
| Matches | 33 |
| RCB Wons | 20 |
| DC Wons | 12 |
| No Result | 1 |
| In the last 5 matches RCB Wons | 3 |
| In the last 5 matches DC Won | 2 |
| Current Form of RCB | W, W, L,W, W |
| Current Form of DC | W, W, L, L |
RCB vs DC Pitch Report
Can the RCB vs DC pitch report offer a clue about today’s thriller?
Will the RCB vs DC prediction favor high scores?
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru often sets the stage for a run-fest, especially early on. There is a flat pitch with short boundaries. However, pacers might find some assistance as the game progresses.
The average score here is 190-210 runs. So, thinking about the RCB vs DC match, hoping to put up a big total. There will be no dew factors in the afternoon. So, the toss-winning captain should go for the first batting. However, the chasing team holds advantages in this field.
Weather Report
The temperature in Bengaluru this evening will be around 24-31 degrees Celsius. The humidity level at match time will be around 28% but is expected to increase over time. The wind will blow from the southeast at 17 km/h. The sky will be partly cloudy, and there is a minimal possibility of rain during the match.
RCB vs DC Playing XI (Probable)
For RCB
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player – Rasikh Salam Dar / Venkatesh Iyer
For DC
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan
Impact Player – Ashutosh Sharma / Vipraj Nigam / Prithvi Shaw
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Timeline
| Date | Venue | Winner | Key Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | RCB (by 6 wkts) | Krunal Pandya: 73* (47) |
| April 10, 2025 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | DC (by 6 wkts) | KL Rahul: 93* (53) |
| May 12, 2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB (by 47 runs) | Yash Dayal: 3/20; Rajat Patidar: 52 (32) |
| May 6, 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | DC (by 7 wkts) | Phil Salt: 87 (45) |
| April 15, 2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | RCB (by 23 runs) | Virat Kohli: 50 (34); Vijaykumar Vyshak: 3/20 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Stats
- Virat Kohli dominates this rivalry with 1,081+ runs and 33 sixes, the highest against a single IPL opponent.
- Tim David is striking at 245.71 in the death overs, but faces T. Natarajan, who has dismissed him twice.
- KL Rahul has scored 72 runs off 50 balls against Josh Hazlewood, at a strike rate of 144.0 and an average of 36.0, hitting 5 fours and 5 sixes while being dismissed twice.
- Rajat Patidar has scored 48 runs off 35 balls against Kuldeep Yadav in T20s, at a strike rate of 137.1 and an average of 24.0, having been dismissed twice.
- Axar Patel remains the only bowler who consistently keeps Virat Kohli in check, holding his strike rate to around 108 in their matchups.
RCB vs DC Prediction
The RCB vs. DC prediction will clearly favor RCB. RCB is in good form after defeating LSG at their home, while DC is slightly on the back foot after their defeat against CSK.
RCB shows dominance in every department. After two consecutive losses, DC is looking to regain their form. Historically, RCB has a significant advantage in the overall head-to-head record, even when considering venue-based statistics.
Despite RCB has a potent batting and bowling attack that can trouble any batting line-up. Ultimately, the team with better execution will win the game.
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