πππππ : ββββββRoyal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
ππππ : April 10, Thursday
ππππ : 07:30 PM IST
πππππ :β M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, India
ππππππππππ : Indian Premier League 2025
RCB have had Delhi Capitals’ number in recent IPL seasons. Out of their last five meetings, Bengaluru came out on top in all but one encounter.
- At M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Virat Kohli has been dominant with 3,047 runs from 90 matches while maintaining a 40.09 average. Given how well he’s been playing lately, he’s easily the main batter to watch out for in this matchup.
- Josh Hazlewood has been the standout bowler for RCB in IPL 2025, taking eight wickets in four games at an economy of 7.76.
- The highest target chased at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in the IPL is Lucknow Super Giantsβ 213-9 (20 overs) versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2023.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals
TV channels: The fans can watch the match live on Hotstar
Live Streaming: Live streaming of the match will be available on the FAFA191 Cricket Exchange India and website.
TEAMS PREVIEW
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have kicked off IPL 2025 in strong fashion. They’ve played four games so far, winning three and dropping just one. Their latest outing was a nail-biter β a 12-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. After putting up a solid 221-5 batting first, they held their nerve with the ball, even as MI threatened a late comeback.
The runs were well spread out this time. Virat Kohli was at it again, scoring a fluent 67 off 42. Heβs now topping the charts for RCB this season with 167 runs from four games at an average of 54.66 and a strike rate of 143.85.
Rajat Patidar led the side with intent, blasting 64 off just 32, while Jitesh Sharmaβs unbeaten 40 off 19 and Devdutt Padikkalβs 37 off 22 kept the momentum going.
RCBβs lineup looks deep and dangerous, with Tim David batting as low as seven. Philip Salt hasnβt quite clicked yet, but heβs due β and a quick 30-plus knock could be just around the corner.
Delhi Capitals Preview
Delhi Capitals have had a flying start to the season, winning all three games with ease and sitting at the top of the table. Their latest win was a 25-run result over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. On a sluggish pitch, DC posted 183-6 and then kept CSK to 158-5 with disciplined bowling.
KL Rahul led the charge with a fluent 77 off 51. His calm presence at the top makes a big differenceβhe can keep the scoreboard ticking and also shift gears when needed. The middle-order looks in good shape too, with Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, and Axar Patel all looking dependable and capable of putting runs on the board.
Jake Fraser-McGurk hasnβt fired yet this season, but weβve seen what he can do last season when he finds rhythm. A flat pitch like Chinnaswamy might be the perfect setup for him to play a quick, impactful knock. Ashutosh Sharmaβs finishing skills also give DC that edge at the deathβhe can take down any attack in the last few overs.
Weather Conditions
Batsmen love the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch, and for good reason – it’s usually flat and true, perfect for big hitting. Spinners can make an impact in the middle stages if the pitch offers grip, as we saw in the previous contest here. Conditions, however, will probably heavily favor batting with minimal assistance for bowlers.
The forecast calls for mild, somewhat cloudy conditions in Bengaluru during game time, but no rain threat means we’ll likely get a complete match without weather interruptions.
At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, teams batting first typically average 168 runs. But this venue often delivers big scores – Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed 287 against RCB here in IPL 2024, setting a new tournament record. For this match, the side batting first will likely aim for 210-220 to feel comfortable.
Toss: To Bat
Looking at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium’s recent history, we see a clear pattern emerging. The team taking first strike has won four of the previous six IPL contests held at this ground. Such statistics point to a noticeable benefit when establishing a total instead of pursuing one. Given these figures, the smart play appears to be batting first whenever possible at this venue.
