Match Overview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) lock horns at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium On Thursday, April 10th, Match 24 of the ongoing IPL 2025.
So far in IPL 2025, RCB has emerged victorious in three of the four games they've participated in. Their latest match saw them triumph over five-time title holders Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium by an impressive margin of 12 runs in a high-scoring encounter. Key contributions came from Virat Kohli and team captain Rajat Patidar who both scored half-centuries, followed closely by Jitesh Sharma’s vital knock of 40* off just 19 deliveries towards the latter part of the innings. This propelled RCB to a total score of 221/5, which proved too much for Mumbai as they were eventually bowled out for 209/9. Notably, Krunal Pandya was instrumental with his bowling, securing himself a well-earned four-wicket haul.
The Delhi Capitals remain the sole undefeated team in IPL 2025. Having secured victories in their initial three matches, the squad has been guided admirably by their new leader, Axar Patel. Their latest victory saw them outplay the Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs. Opening batsman KL Rahul delivered a crucial fifty-run performance. Additionally, Abhishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs added valuable contributions through impressive innings, helping Delhi post a total of 183/6. The team then restricted the Yellow Army to just 158/5, ensuring they clinched a trio of consecutive wins in this edition of the tournament.
RCB versus DC Game Information
| Match | Royal Challengers Bangalore versus Delhi Capitals, Game 24, IPL 2025 |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 10, 2025 , 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Details of Live Broadcast and Streaming | Sports18/Star Sports Network, JioHotstar (app & website) |
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
Over the years, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has proven to be advantageous for batsmen. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), the typical first-innings total stands at around 178 runs. Teams batting first have secured wins in forty-one matches, whereas sides chasing down targets have achieved fifty victories. The stadium hosted only one match during the IPL 2025 season. Royal Challengers Bangalore posted a score of 169/8 off twenty overs but were overtaken by the Gujarat Titans who reached the target with eight wickets remaining and thirteen deliveries left.
Also Check: RCB versus DC Live Score
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 31 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 19 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 11 |
| Tied | 00 |
| No Result | 01 |
| First-ever Fixture | April 30, 2008 |
| Most-recent Fixture | May 12, 2024 |
Also Check: RCB vs DC Records and Stats in IPL
RCB vs DC Predicted Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bengaluru :
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Delhi Capitals :
Jake Fraser-McGurk/Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (WK), Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (C), Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
Also Check: RCB versus DC Dream11 Forecast
RCB versus DC Likely Top Players
Likely Top Batsman: Rajat Patidar
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar Has been performing exceptionally well in IPL 2025. In just four matches, he has accumulated 161 runs with an impressive average of 40.25 and a strike rate of 175. The right-handed batsman delivered a remarkable knock of 64 off 32 balls during the previous match against Mumbai, hitting five boundaries and launching four towering sixes. Buoyed by his recent performance, he heads into the upcoming game on Thursday feeling very confident.
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Likely Top Bowler: Mitchell Starc
Mitchell Starc Has claimed nine wickets across the initial trio of matches for his fresh team. Notably, this tally features a five-wicket haul versus Sunrisers Hyderabad. Starc excels at the beginning using the new ball and also makes significant strides towards the end. Expect his bowling stint in those critical four overs to play a pivotal role come Thursday.
Today's Match Prediction The team bowling first secures victory in the match.
Scenario 1
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl
- PP Score - 60-70
- DC - 200-210
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match
Scenario 2
- Delhi Capitals win the toss and bowl
- PP score - 65-75
- RCB- 205-215
- Delhi Capitals win the match