The iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is all set to host a riveting Indian Premier League 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, slated to take place on Thursday, April 10. With two power-packed teams eyeing their fourth win in this clash, the stakes could not be higher.
RCB heads into this encounter on the back of a morale-boosting win over five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians at the historic Wankhede Cricket Stadium – their first win there since 2015. This epic victory has reinforced RCB’s growing reputation as a well-rounded outfit under Rajat Patidar’s captaincy. Despite three victories so far, Rajat Patidar and his men are yet to taste victory in front of their home crowd in this edition of the cash-rich league.
The forthcoming clash presents a wonderful opportunity for the 2016 IPL runners-up to do just that and solidify their spot in the top half of the points table. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals seem to be having a stellar campaign so far. Axar Patel and his men have gone from strength to strength, with back-to-back wins over LSG and SRH before toppling CSK in their last game — making them the only unbeaten side in this edition.
The Capitals’ balanced squad, led by a solid middle-order batting unit and a formidable spin-bowling attack, has been instrumental in their flawless run. As the two sides gear up for a high-octane clash, all eyes will be on RCB’s march towards their first home win of the season. If they fail to do so, DC could steamroll their way to a fourth consecutive win this season.
RCB Vs DC Pitch Report
The surface at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is famously known for its batting-friendly nature, especially in the first half of the game. However, the bowlers (mostly pacers) might get some help in the second innings. The average score here has been 192 runs while the average first-innings score is 202. So, the toss-winning skipper will look ahead to bat first and defend the target under bowling-friendly conditions.
Predicted Playing XI
RCB
Virat Kohli- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Bench: Swapnil Singh, S Chikara, M Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Mohit Rathee, Rasikh Salam, L Ngidi, Suyash Sharma, N Thushara, A Singh
DC
Jake Fraser-McGurk- Abishek Porel
- KL Rahul (wk)
- Axar Patel (c)
- Tristan Stubbs
- Sameer Rizvi
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Mukesh Kumar
Bench: D Ferreira, F du Plessis, Karun Nair, AJ Mandal, Manvanth Kumar L, M Tiwari, DG Nalkande, Mukesh Kumar, Tripurana Vijay, D Chameera, T Natarajan
Hot Picks for RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction and Fantasy Cricket Tips:
Captaincy Picks:
| Virat Kohli – The right-handed batting maestro from Royal Challengers Bengaluru played a commanding knock of 67 runs in the previous match. |
| Rajat Patidar – Leading Royal Challengers Bengaluru, the right-handed batter impressed with a composed 64-run knock in the last game. |
Top Picks:
| Lokesh Rahul – The right-handed top-order batter from Delhi Capitals showcased his class by piling up 77 runs in the previous match. |
| Mitchell Starc – The premier pacer for Delhi Capitals continued his impact with the ball, claiming 1 crucial wicket in the last game. |
Budget Picks:
| Yash Dayal – The left-arm pacer from Royal Challengers Bengaluru can prove effective with the new ball, especially when bowling first. |
| Vipraj Nigam – The right-handed batter and leg-break bowler from Delhi Capitals brings valuable all-round potential to the side. |
RCB vs DC Captain and Vice-captain Choices:
| Captain | Virat Kohli & Rajat Patidar |
| Vice-Captain | KL Rahul & Mitchell Starc |
RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team 1:
- Keepers – KL Rahul (vc), Philip Salt
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli (c), Rajat Patidar, Tristan Stubbs
- All-rounders – Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Kuldeep Yadav
RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Team 2:
- Keepers – KL Rahul, Philip Salt
- Batsmen – Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c)
- All-rounders – Axar Patel, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Vipraj Nigam
- Bowlers – Mitchell Starc (vc), Josh Hazlewood, Kuldeep Yadav
