🔎 Match Preview – DC vs RCB, IPL 2025
Delhi Capitals (DC) will face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-voltage encounter in Match 46 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be held at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, on Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 PM IST.
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, have been one of the most consistent teams this season. With six wins in eight games, DC are sitting comfortably at the No. 2 spot. Their most recent outing saw them thrash Lucknow Super Giants in an eight-wicket win, showing both bowling depth and batting firepower.
RCB, meanwhile, are also in solid form. With six wins in nine games, they sit just behind DC in third place. Rajat Patidar’s side is coming into this fixture riding on back-to-back wins over Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. With Virat Kohli in peak form and the bowling unit tightening up, RCB look like serious contenders.
The previous clash between these two sides saw DC chase down a 164-run target in Bengaluru with ease. This time, though, the contest shifts to Delhi, where batting-friendly conditions could set up a run-fest.
📊 Match Details – DC vs RCB, Match 46, IPL 2025
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Match 46 |
| Date | Sunday, April 27, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
🏟️ Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium has been tailor-made for batters this season. With an average first-innings score of nearly 200 in IPL 2025, it’s clear that bowlers will need to rely on variation and execution rather than pitch assistance. Teams batting first have had the upper hand here, using scoreboard pressure effectively.
🧠 Expected First Innings Score: 190–210
📌 Chasing Advantage: Low – batting first and setting a total is ideal
🔁 Head-to-Head Stats – DC vs RCB
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 32 |
| Matches Won by DC | 12 |
| Matches Won by RCB | 19 |
| Tied Matches | 0 |
| No Results | 1 |
| First-Ever Match | April 30, 2008 |
| Most Recent Match | April 10, 2025 |
🧢 Predicted Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera
💥 Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
💥 Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
🔝 Probable Best Performers
🔥 Best Batter: Virat Kohli (RCB)
Kohli is in sensational form this season. With 392 runs in nine innings, an average of 65.33, and five fifties, he’s right in the middle of the Orange Cap race. He’ll be hungry for a third consecutive fifty.
🎯 Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
With 12 wickets in eight games, Kuldeep’s ability to strike in the middle overs has been vital. His variations could trouble RCB’s middle order, especially on a flat Delhi track.
🔮 Today’s Match Prediction – Who Will Win DC vs RCB?
Both teams are in red-hot form, but the toss could be decisive. The Delhi pitch has rewarded teams setting targets. If DC bat first, their balanced squad and strong bowling lineup could give them the edge at home.
📌 Cricket Betting Tips Prediction: ✅ Delhi Capitals to win – if they bat first.
💡 Fantasy Picks & Betting Tips – Powered by CricketBettingTips.com
✅ Captain Choice: Virat Kohli (RCB)
✅ Vice-Captain Pick: Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
✅ Dark Horse: Tristan Stubbs (DC)
✅ Best Bet: DC to hit more boundaries in the powerplay
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