Published on: Apr 26, 2025 11:50 pm IST|Updated on: Apr 26, 2025 4:24 pm IST
King Kohli is all set to return to his kingdom. Virat Kohli will return to a venue where it all started for him, where he planted the seeds of his cricketing journey. The star batter with his Royal Challengers Bengaluru troops will head to the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi to take on the hosts, Delhi Capitals, in match 46 of Tata IPL 2025.
Both teams have been brilliant this season and will look to carry on with their performance. The Royal Challengers have won 6 out of their 9 games so far and are holding the third spot on the points table with 12 points. Meanwhile, the Capitals, too, have 12 points to their name with 6 wins and 2 losses from 8 matches. Delhi has played one match less than Bengaluru and has a better net run rate as well. They are holding the second spot on the table, just behind table toppers Gujarat Titans, who have the same number of wins, losses, and matches.
The winner of this match is assured of a table-top finish for the time being. Who will it be, DC or RCB?? Get ready to witness this in what is expected to be a mouthwatering contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium on Sunday evening. Let’s delve deeper into this post for the DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction.
Date: 27th April 2025 Time: 7:30 PM IST Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Mumbai
Matches Played: 32 RCB won: 19 DC won: 12 No Result: 1 Tied: 0
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru leads the head-to-head battle handsomely against Delhi Capitals. The two teams have squared off against each other 32 times, out of which DC has won 12 and RCB has 19 wins to their name. However, the last game between these two sides at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium this season ended in DC’s favor.
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is expected to be a batting-friendly surface for tonight’s clash. As seen in previous matches this season, the wicket has been flat with a good amount of pace and bounce, helping stroke-makers to score freely. However, as the game progresses, the pitch tends to slow down slightly, bringing spinners into the contest, especially in the second innings. Dew could play a big role in the second half, making it easier for the team batting second. Captains might prefer to bowl first after winning the toss.
The weather in Delhi on Sunday evening is expected to be clear and warm. Temperatures will hover around 28-30°C during match time, with humidity levels around 40-45%. There’s no chance of rain, ensuring a full match without interruptions.
Here’s a table with IPL stats at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi:
DC vs RCB Team News and Expected Playing XI
DC Expected Playing XI: 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
RCB Expected Playing XI: 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
As per the betting odds provided by most of the bettors, the visitors, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, are tipped as the favorites to win this match.
The all-important clash between the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take place on Saturday, April 27, at 07:30 PM (IST). Online live streaming will take place on the JioHotstar app. The TV streaming will take place on Star Sports Network.
Wicket-keepers: KL Rahul, Philip Salt, Abishek Porel/Jitesh Sharma Batters: Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Karun Nair, Tristan Stubbs All-rounders: Axar Patel Bowlers: Kuldeep Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
C/VC Options- Kuldeep Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Karun Nair, Virat Kohli
Tags: IPL 2025