Published on: Apr 17, 2026 3:30 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 16, 2026 5:02 pm IST
It’s Saturday, and we are up for a doubleheader. The afternoon game on Saturday is set to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where the reigning champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play hosts to the Delhi Capitals. The reigning champions are back at the top of the points table after taming the rusty Lucknow Super Giants convincingly by 5 wickets. They have now 4 wins to their name from 5 games with only a solitary loss. Meanwhile, after a solid start to their season campaign that saw them win against LSG and MI by 6 wickets each, the Capitals have seemingly lost momentum as they have now lost two games on the trot against GT and CSK. In a quest to get their season campaign back on track, the Capitals are desperate to win this fixture, but it isn’t going to be an easy task as the reigning champions are on a juggernaut run. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RCB vs DC, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
The form RCB is currently in, DC stands no chance against them. The Capitals, after two losses on the trot, have their tournament campaign derailed for now. Meanwhile, the Royal Challengers, after a blip in the game against RR, have now won two games on the trot and are looking unstoppable. Talking about the win probability meter, it should lean in favor of the hosts and reigning champions, Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Let’s continue with the post and find out the best cricket tips for the 26th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2026), RCB vs DC, at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
RCB: 85% win chance DC: 15% win chance
Defying age and all odds, Virat Kohli is currently in contention of the orange cap. The veteran batter has scored 228 runs so far from 5 innings with 2 fifties and a brilliant strike-rate of 160.
Three 40+ scores in his last three innings, Nissanka has done a brilliant job for DC at the top. The Sri Lankan batter is gaining momentum game after game and one can expect him to shine on Chinnaswamy's batting-friendly surface.
The local boy playing for his new home, i.e., the Delhi Capitals, Rahul had a memorable outing the last time when these two sides collided in the previous season. His match-winning knock against RCB was a statement, and Rahul will look to do something similar on his beloved home ground this season as well.
The RCB skipper seems to be in his zone this season. Batting at no 4, Rajat has scored 222 runs in just 5 innings so far at a breathtaking strike-rate of 213, second best after Vaibhav Suryavanshi, with a batter having more than 200 runs to his name. Expect Rajat to be at his best against DC's struggling bowling unit.
Check out our prediction for the RCB vs DC Indian Premier League 2026 match 26.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will aim to extend their home dominance when they face Delhi Capitals in the Saturday afternoon clash at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The reigning champions have been in superb form this season, sitting at the top of the points table with four wins from five matches. Their only blemish came in a solitary away defeat, but at home they remain unbeaten, winning all three fixtures convincingly.
RCB’s latest triumph was a five-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, where their balanced batting and disciplined bowling stood out. The Chinnaswamy crowd has played a crucial role in energizing the side, and the team will look to feed off that momentum once again. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, enter this contest under pressure after suffering back-to-back defeats. Their batting has looked shaky, and their bowling has lacked penetration, making them vulnerable against a confident RCB unit.
With form, momentum, and home advantage on their side, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be determined to continue their winning streak at the fortress of Chinnaswamy and further consolidate their position at the top of the table.
The reigning champions have started from where they left off in the last season. RCB were phenomenal last season, lifting the elusive title for the very first time, and have started with the same intensity in Tata IPL 2026. Delhi Capitals was one side that defeated them at home in the last edition of Tata IPL; one year later, they have got another opportunity to repeat the previous feat.
Having lost two games in a row, this clash is more than just any other game for DC, but an opportunity to stay intact among the top 4 teams in the points table. Delhi has had mixed performances so far with both bat and ball. Whenever their bowling has worked, they have won matches, but once their bowling lacked intensity, something we witnessed in their last two fixtures against GT and CSK, their batters couldn’t back their bowlers and earn a victory for the side.
On Chinnaswamy’s batting-friendly surface, it is quite often when we see bowlers going for plenty. Delhi batters will have to step up against RCB’s clinical bowling attack and give themselves a chance of defeating the reigning champions in this particular fixture. Guys like Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, and Sameer Rizvi have to be at their best if they want to get the better of the reigning champions in this fixture. Let’s move ahead and check the cricket tips.
Matches Played: 33 RCB won: 21 DC won: 12 No Result: 0
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated this rivalry against the Delhi Capitals. In 33 games played between the two sides, the Royal Challengers have had the upper hand with 21 wins, whereas the Capitals have won 12 games. Last season it was 1-1 between the two sides.
How will the two teams, i.e., the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals, fare in the 26th match of IPL 2026? Let’s take a look.
KL Rahul (VC), Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar/Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan IMPACT SUB: Karun Nair/Ashutosh Sharma
Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jacob Duffy, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma IMPACT SUB: Virat Kohli
Here’s the pitch and weather report for the 26th match of the Indian Premier League 2026 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Delhi Capitals at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
For the toss in the 26th IPL 2026 match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt to chase, given the batting-friendly surface and short boundaries. Afternoon conditions reduce dew impact, but chasing remains the safer strategy in Bengaluru’s high-scoring environment. However, batting first in a
The online live streaming of the 26th IPL 2026 match between the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match live on the Star Sports 1, 2, and 3 HD and non-HD channels.
Although DC achieved the feat of taming RCB at the Chinnaswamy last season courtesy of a KL Rahul special, they won’t find it easy to do so again, given the form they are currently enduring. The Royal Challengers have been exceptional so far, losing a solitary game out of five, and should back themselves to knock down the Capitals, who are on a two-match losing streak. RCB should start as the favorite in this fixture. So, as per our prediction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are expected to win IPL 2026 Match 26, RCB vs DC.
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