DC vs RCB, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head

DC vs RCB, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match preview, Dream 11 predictions, head-to-head (Photo: BCCI)

DC vs RCB, IPL 2025: The Delhi Capitals will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their ninth league fixture of the IPL 2025 season on Sunday, April 27. The high-stake clash is set to be played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

The two sides have already met once earlier this season, on April 10. In that match, Bengaluru were bowled out for 163, with Vipraj Nigam and Kuldeep Yadav claiming two wickets each. Delhi’s response was led by KL Rahul, who smashed a brilliant 93 off 53 balls to guide his team to a comfortable chase, reaching the target in the 18th over.

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IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: What to expect?

Fans can expect perfect cricketing conditions on Sunday evening. The temperature is likely to hover around 32°C with a humidity level of around 20%. Importantly, there is no rain predicted, ensuring an uninterrupted match.

The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be a paradise for batters. With an even surface, short square boundaries, and a quick outfield, a high-scoring encounter is on the cards. In the last match at this venue, Delhi posted a formidable total of 188 while batting first.

IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other 32 times, with RCB winning 19 matches, DC winning 12, and one match ending with no result.

IPL 2025, DC vs RCB: Dream11 Predictions

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

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