Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off against Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 24th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This high-stakes encounter promises to be a thrilling contest as both teams vie for supremacy in the tournament.
Currently, DC holds the second position on the points table with three victories in as many games, showcasing their formidable form. RCB, on the other hand, sits at the third spot, having demonstrated their prowess across various conditions in Kolkata, Chennai, and Mumbai. Their only setback came at home against Gujarat Titans, attributed more to an unexpected pitch behavior than any decline in their skills.
RCB’s captain, Rajat Patidar, has been in scintillating form and is expected to play a pivotal role, especially against spin bowling. DC will rely heavily on their left-arm spinner, Axar Patel, who has had a subdued start to the season, bowling only eight overs across three matches without claiming a wicket. DC’s strategy will hinge on Patel’s ability to step up and challenge RCB’s batting lineup.
The fitness of Faf du Plessis remains a crucial factor for DC, especially after he missed their previous game against Chennai Super Kings. If du Plessis is fit to open alongside Rahul, RCB’s new ball bowlers will need to be at their sharpest from the outset.
Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for its high-scoring T20 matches. The pitch typically offers good bounce and carry, favoring fast bowlers in the early overs. However, the presence of dew in evening matches can make the ball slippery, posing a challenge for bowlers.
RCB vs DC Team Prediction:
RCB Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Rasikh Salam
DC Predicted XI: Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
RCB vs DC Squads:
RCB: Rajat Patidar (c), Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Abhinandan Singh, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara.
Delhi Capitals: Axar Patel (c), Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Darshan Nalkande, Dushmantha Chameera, KL Rahul, T Natarajan, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head:
Total matches played: 31
RCB won: 19
DC won: 11
No Result: 1
Bengaluru Weather Prediction: The weather during the match is expected to be partly to mostly cloudy, with temperatures ranging from 25°C to 31°C throughout the evening. There is a possibility of thunderstorms, with rain expected around 8 PM and 9 PM IST, which could lead to interruptions during the game.