DC vs RCB Today’s Match Prediction & Cricket Betting Tips: IPL 2025, Match 46, April 27th
Published on: Apr 26, 2025 7:30 pm IST | Updated on: Apr 26, 2025 4:14 pm IST
Two teams that are on a roll this season are all set to collide next in the evening game of Sunday’s doubleheader. The Delhi Capitals are all set to host Royal Challengers Bengaluru in match 46 of the season at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both Delhi and Bengaluru are at the top of their game and getting closer to taking the pole position on the points table. With the form these two sides are in, expect a thriller of a game in Delhi. In this post, we have come up with free expert tips for IPL 2025 match 46, DC vs RCB.
Win Probability: DC vs RCB
It’s pretty tough to choose a winner between these two quality sides. The way they have played this season so far, it’s quite tough to separate the two sides. However, the way RCB turned the tables around against RR in their previous contest, we are backing them to win this contest.
RCB: 51% win chance
DC: 49% win chance
- The Delhi Capitals, with 6 wins and 2 losses from 8 games, are standing second on the points table.
- They are heading into this on the back of an away win over Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru also have 6 wins to their name, but from 9 matches. They stand third on the table.
- They are heading into this contest on the back of a win over the Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs.
- The team winning this contest will elevate to the top of the table.
Cricket Betting Tips for DC vs RCB – IPL 2025 Match 46
KL Rahul to score Over 30.5
KL Rahul is in scintillating form. The leading run-scorer of Delhi Capitals this season has scored three fifties so far and is coming off a fifty in the last game against LSG. He scored a match-winning unbeaten 93 in the reverse fixture against RCB and would be hungry for more. Rahul is a great bet to score above 30.5 in this match.
Devdutt Padikkal to score Over 21.5
Devdutt Padikkal is in fine form for RCB this season. Batting at no 3, the left hander has played some really good knocks at a brisk pace and is fresh off a fifty from the last game against RR. Being the second highest run-getter for his side this season, we are backing him for a good score on what is supposed to be a flat track in Delhi.
Abishek Porel to score Over 22.5
Abishek Porel didn't had a great start to the season but finally scored a fifty in the last game. The left-hander is known for taking risks early on but can be a failure against the likes of quality bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood. Therefore, he remains a risky bet in this match.
Virat Kohli to score Over 31.5
Fresh off a fifty in the last game, Virat Kohli will be playing at home against Delhi Capitals. A venue he knows pretty well, expect RCB's highest run-getter this season to have a great day at the office against DC.
DC vs RCB Today’s Match Prediction
Check out the IPL prediction for the DC vs RCB match.
Batting and Bowling clicking together for RCB
In the past, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru have often been criticized for their team selection. Even after this year’s auctions, people were making fun of RCB’s squad and pointing fingers at the team management’s decision. However, after a rollicking performance so far, the team has shut down the trollers.
On the batting front. Virat Kohli, Devdutt Paddikal, and skipper Rajat Patidar have been doing quite well, whereas, the likes of Philip Salt and Tim David have been giving them the attacking derivative in the batting order. On the bowling front, Josh Hazlewood has been exceptional with 16 wickets from 9 matches. He has been on song for RCB and is ably supported by another precise seamer, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has been doing his thing quietly.
The spin duo of Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma have been on point with their lengths and not giving batters much to score. Therefore, the team looks solid and raring to go. Having won all their away games in the competition so far, expect them to continue with their rich vein of form.
Delhi Capitals need to have a better show at home
Like the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals also have found it tough to win at home. Their first game at home against Mumbai Indians was also their first defeat of the season. However, they managed to bounce back from that defeat with a super-over win against Rajasthan Royals at home.
Delhi Capitals have been doing pretty well and have worked as a unit. The team has had a promising start to IPL 2025 with two strong wins from two matches. However, both victories came away from home, raising questions about their consistency at Arun Jaitley Stadium. Over the years, Delhi’s home form has been unpredictable, and with tougher opponents lined up, they must transform their home ground into a fortress.
Despite a powerful batting unit and improved bowling, the team has often struggled to adapt to slow and low surfaces at home. Spinners may find help, but the batters need to fine-tune their approach to take advantage of home conditions. With the playoffs race heating up, dominating at home will be crucial to Delhi’s chances this season.
The passionate Delhi crowd deserves a better show. If the Capitals can convert home games into wins, it will boost both morale and momentum going forward in IPL 2025. Let’s dig deep into the cricket tips for DC vs RCB match.
DC vs RCB Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 32
DC won: 12
RCB won: 19
No Result: 1
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have historically dominated Delhi Capitals in head-to-head battles. In the 32 games between these two sides, RCB has dominated with 19 wins, whereas DC has won 12. One match between the two sides ended in a no result. In the last 5 games, Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads by a whisker with 3 wins compared to 2 in the name of DC.
Team Analysis: Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
How the two teams, i.e., Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, expected to fare in IPL 2025 Match no. 46? Let’s take a look.
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Delhi Capitals are struggling with the injury of senior batter and vice-captain Faf du Plessis.
- He is close to his recovery and might get into the eleven in this game. If that happens, Dushmantha Chameera will make way for Faf, who will open with Abishek Porel, and Karun Nair will bat at no 3.
- Also, if Chameera goes out, DC could look for T Natarajan to get his first game in DC colors as an impact sub.
- The rest of the eleven is expected to remain the same.
Expected Starting 11
Abishek Porel, Faf du Plessis/Dushmantha Chameera, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
IMPACT PLAYERS: T Natarajan, Mohit Sharma
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- The Royal Challengers are looking more than confident after a scintillating win over the Rajasthan Royals in the last game.
- No changes are expected in the eleven for RCB.
- Suyash Sharma will come into the eleven as an impact sub when RCB bowls.
Expected Starting 11:
Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
IMPACT PLAYERS: Suyash Sharma
Weather Conditions and Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has emerged as a high-scoring venue in recent IPL seasons. Since IPL 2023, the average first innings score here is 200/6, with teams posting 200+ totals in 10 out of 13 matches. The highest recorded first innings score is 266/7, and the highest successful chase stands at 182. The pitch offers a balanced contest between bat and ball. While pacers have taken 60% of the wickets, spinners have been more economical, conceding at 8.6 runs per over compared to pacers’ 10.2.
The weather in Delhi is expected to be hot and dry on match day. According to the India Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature could reach 40°C, with a low of 26°C. Skies will be partly cloudy, and heatwave conditions are likely. Evening temperatures will remain warm, and the dew factor could influence the game’s dynamics, especially in the second innings.
Toss Prediction
Both teams do like to chase irrespective of the conditions. Therefore, considering the dew factor in evening games, teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first to capitalize on the conditions.
Where to Watch Today’s Match
The online live streaming of the IPL 2025 Match-46 between Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place live on the JioHotstar App. TV viewers can watch the match across the Star Sports Network.
DC vs RCB: Today’s IPL Match Prediction
Both teams are eyeing the pole position on the points table. Delhi Capitals are sitting second on the table, whereas Royal Challengers Bengaluru are right behind them at the third position. Considering how things have gone for the two teams in the recent past, Royal Challengers, with a scintillating win over Rajasthan Royals, are oozing with confidence. Also, with their head-to-head record displaying sheer dominance over the hosts, we are backing RCB to win. Therefore, as per IPL prediction, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are the favorites to win this contest.