Get ready for another thrilling clash in the IPL 2025 season as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Delhi Capitals (DC) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru tonight. With both teams sitting high on the points table, this contest could very well shape the race for the top 2.
Match Info
- Match: RCB vs DC, IPL 2025
- Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Streaming: Star Sports Network | JioCinema
RCB vs DC: Match Preview
This fixture pits two well-balanced squads against each other, with Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals remaining unbeaten in IPL 2025 so far and Rajat Patidar leading RCB’s resurgence. Bengaluru’s batting-friendly pitch is expected to produce another run-fest.
Focus on Team Form & Standings
- Delhi Capitals are riding high on confidence with three wins in three games. Their balance across departments and the return of form for key players like KL Rahul and Mitchell Starc have been crucial.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru have notched up three wins in four matches, with Virat Kohli leading the charge alongside some clever bowling rotations by Krunal Pandya and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
🏏 RCB vs DC Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt (wk)
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Sub: Rasikh Salam / Suyash Sharma
RCB’s batting depth looks scary on paper. Add in the pace combo of Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar, and you’ve got a well-rounded XI.
Delhi Capitals Predicted XI
- Faf du Plessis
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel
- Tristan Stubbs
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel (c)
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mukesh Kumar
Impact Sub: Mohit Sharma / T Natarajan
DC’s top order looks explosive, and their spin duo of Kuldeep and Axar could be key at the Chinnaswamy, even if it’s a batter’s paradise.
Full Squad Details
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh.
Delhi Capitals Full Squad
Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis, T Natarajan, Tripurana Vijay, Dushmantha Chameera, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari.
Key Players To Watch
RCB
- Virat Kohli: Always a threat at his home ground. A good start from him could mean a huge score.
- Josh Hazlewood: His tight bowling in the powerplay can stifle DC’s top order.
DC
- Jake Fraser-McGurk: Explosive opener with the ability to take the game away in the first 6 overs.
- Mitchell Starc: Can be deadly with the new ball and even more dangerous at the death.
Pitch & Weather Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for high-scoring matches. The short boundaries and flat pitch often tilt the match in favor of the batters. Expect a total around 200 to be par here.
Weather: Clear skies, no rain expected. Ideal conditions for cricket.
Match Prediction
This is a tough one! DC are unbeaten and full of momentum, but RCB at home are a different beast. If RCB bat first and post 190+, they might just edge it. Otherwise, DC’s bowling could shut the door in the second innings.
Predicted Winner: RCB (by a narrow margin)
FAQs
1. Who is the captain of RCB in IPL 2025?
Rajat Patidar is leading the Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season.
2. Who is captaining Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025?
Axar Patel has taken over the captaincy duties for DC this season.
3. Where is today’s IPL 2025 match between RCB and DC being played?
The match will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
4. Is Virat Kohli playing today for RCB?
Yes, Virat Kohli is playing and is a key player in the RCB lineup.
5. What time does the RCB vs DC match start?
The match begins at 7:30 PM IST on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
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