26th encounter Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 brings us to the high-scoring paradise of Bengaluru. The last champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)While flying high and looking to protect its dominance Delhi Capitals (DC) they are desperate to lose and get back on the table.
led RCB Rajat Patidarlooked every bit the defending champion this season. With 4 wins from 5 games, their balanced lineup anchors the legend Virat Kohli and boosted by the pace of Josh Hazlewood – makes them a formidable opponent at home.
Delhi Capitals, under Akhar Patelstarted strong, but faltered, losing their last two matches. They will rely heavily on explosive opening Pathum Nissanka and leadership/maintenance KL Rahul To counter the RCB juggernaut.
RCB vs DC, IPL 2026: Match details
- Date and Time: April 18; 15:30 IST / 10:00 GMT
- Location: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs DC head to head record in IPL
Matches played: 33 | RCB Won: 20 | DC won: 12 | No Result/Closing: 1
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch report
Chinnaswamy ground is a ‘Batters’ Paradise’. Known for its flat deck, short borders and high altitude, this is a place where no general is truly safe. Expect a high-scoring encounter. The average first innings score this season has been close to 190. Teams that win the toss almost always choose to bat first. Considerable dew is expected in the second innings, making the ball slippery for the spinners and facilitating an easier batting game for the chasing side. The Pacers have scored more goals here, but they often pay a heavy price in economy. Overturns and accurate yorkers will be crucial.
Teams:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Jordan Cox, Kanishff, Yanishk, Yaygeshk Swapnil Singh, Nuwan Thuhara, Jacob Bethell, Vicky Ostwal, Vihaan Malhotra, Abhinandan Singh, Satvik Deswal.
Capitals of Delhi: Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul(w), Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Dushmanthell Rahul (Camyle Rahul), Karun Nair, Dushmanthell Rahme, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prithvi Shaw, Tripurana Vijay, Abishek Porel, Sahil Parakh, Madhav Tiwari
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RCB vs DC, IPL 2026: Today’s Match Prediction
Case 1:
- RCB wins the toss and bowl first
- DC’s power play score: 45-55
- DC’s total score: 180-190
Case 2:
- Let DC win the toss first
- RCB’s powerplay score: 55-65
- RCB’s total: 195-205
Match result: The first bowling team to win the competition.
