Who will today’s IPL 2025 match?

RCB vs DC Match Prediction, IPL 2025: It’s Match 24 of the Indian Premier League Season 18. As action shifts to Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With a hat-trick of wins, DC are the only unbeaten team in this edition so far. RCB have also bounced back from the loss at home to GT with a narrow escape against the Mumbai Indians. But now, they take on a team full of confidence.

Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 Match 24
• Date: April 10, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar app and website/ Star Sports Network

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report

The Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being a high-scoring venue that favors batsmen with its short boundaries and flat surface. A par score is typically between 200-210 runs. Pacers might find some initial assistance due to a bit of bounce. However, anticipated thunderstorms between 7 PM and 9 PM IST could disrupt play and make conditions overcast.

RCB vs DC Match Preview

The match features two title-hungry teams with a rich mix of experience and emerging talent. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) come into this game with strong momentum, sitting third in the standings with three wins from four matches. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals (DC) have proven to be tenacious and undefeated this season, placing them second in the league standings.

RCB will be banking on Virat Kohli, who seems to be in great touch, to lead their explosive batting lineup against DC’s well-rounded bowling attack. DC’s adaptability has been a standout feature, allowing them to perform consistently across various conditions. But RCB will also have Faf du Plessis who led RCB last season. He will have a lot of insights which could be helpful for DC.

RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Records

• Total Matches Played: 31
• RCB Wins: 19
• DC Wins: 11
• No Result: 1

At Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB has won 7 out of 12 matches against DC, indicating a strong home advantage.

Predicted Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB Playing XI)

With the win in Mumbai, RCB will go with an unchanged XI. Suyash Sharma is likely to come on in as an Impact Sub when they bowl, with Devdutt Padikkal playing the role in batting.

1. Virat Kohli
2. Phil Salt
3. Devdutt Padikkal
4. Rajat Patidar (Captain)
5. Liam Livingstone
6. Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper)
7. Tim David
8. Krunal Pandya
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
10. Josh Hazlewood
11. Yash Dayal
12. Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma

Delhi Capitals (DC)

The return of Faf du Plessis is good news for Delhi Capitals. The former Protean captain missed the last match due to an injury. Other than that, DC will go with the same team.

1. Faf du Plessis
2. Jake Fraser-McGurk
3. Abishek Porel
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. KL Rahul (WK)
6. Axar Patel
7. Ashutosh Sharma
8. Vipraj Nigam
9. Mitchell Starc
10. Kuldeep Yadav
11. Mohit Sharma
12. Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar

Probable Best Performers

Batters:

• Virat Kohli (RCB): His home ground expertise makes him a formidable threat with the bat.
• David Warner (DC): Warner’s tactical acumen and power-hitting can play a crucial role for DC at the top.

Bowlers:

• Josh Hazlewood (RCB): His bounce and accuracy are vital in breaking through DC’s top order.
• Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Spin will be key, and Kuldeep is poised to create disruptions in RCB’s lineup with his variations.

RCB vs DC Predicted Winner

The match is set to be a closely contested affair. While DC’s unbeaten streak positions them as a challenging opponent, RCB’s familiarity with the Chinnaswamy conditions and their robust batting form give them a slight edge. The prediction leans towards RCB emerging victorious unless weather conditions significantly alter the playing dynamics.