The 46th match of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is scheduled for today, April 27, 2025, at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT).
In their previous encounter on April 10, 2025, DC secured a six-wicket victory over RCB, with KL Rahul scoring an unbeaten 93 runs off 53 balls, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Delhi Capitals are currently second on the points table with 12 points from 8 matches, having won 6 and lost 2.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are third on the points table with 12 points from 9 matches, also with 6 wins but one more loss than DC.
Head-to-Head Record Historically, RCB leads DC with 19 wins to DC’s 12 in 32 IPL encounters, with one no-result match. Earlier this season, DC defeated RCB by 6 wickets chasing down a target of 164 with 13 balls to spare at Bengaluru.
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is considered a batting paradise with little assistance for bowlers. The average first innings score here this season is around 197, making it a high-scoring venue.
DC vs RCB Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025
- Teams: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 46th Match
- Date: 27 April 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
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Live Streaming Link: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Score coverage of the Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 46th Match, updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Probable Playing XI:
RCB Predicted XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, and Lockie Ferguson.
DC Predicted XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel (wk), Shai Hope, Kumar Kushagra, Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel (c), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Khaleel Ahmed.
FAQs
What is the significance of this match?
A: Both teams have 12 points and are placed second (DC) and third (RCB) on the points table. The winner will take the top spot, making this a high-stakes encounter.
Q: Who are the key players to watch in this match?
A: For DC, KL Rahul and Axar Patel are crucial, while for RCB, Virat Kohli and Josh Hazlewood are the standout performers. Hazlewood is the joint-highest wicket-taker of the season with 16 wickets.
Q: What are the head-to-head stats between DC and RCB this season?
A: Earlier this season, Delhi Capitals chased down a target of 164 against RCB with six wickets in hand and more than two overs to spare, showing their dominance in the previous encounter.
Q: What are the pitch and playing conditions like?
A: The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is batting-friendly, often leading to high-scoring games, favoring teams that bat first or have strong batting line-ups.
Q: What is the captaincy record for Axar Patel and Rajat Patidar this season?
A: Axar Patel has a win percentage of 75% (5 wins in 9 matches), while Rajat Patidar has a win percentage of 66.67% (6 wins in 9 matches)