RCB vs DC IPL 2025 Match: As the top two contenders in the IPL 2025 points table, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) are set to lock horns in what promises to be a high-voltage encounter at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Scheduled for 7:30 PM IST tonight, this clash could play a pivotal role in determining the leader in the race to the playoffs.
Delhi Capitals, led by the calm and strategic Axar Patel, remain unbeaten so far this season. On the other hand, Rajat Patidar’s RCB have been on a rampage, fueled by match-winning performances and a dynamic batting lineup. Fans are expecting a thrilling showdown between two of the most in-form teams of IPL 2025.
RCB vs DC: Predicted Playing XI and Impact Players
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Delhi Capitals Predicted Playing XI –
Faf du Plessis / Sameer Rizvi,
Jake Fraser-McGurk,
Abishek Porel,
KL Rahul (wk),
Tristan Stubbs,
Axar Patel (capt),
Vipraj Nigam,
Mitchell Starc,
Kuldeep Yadav,
Mukesh Kumar,
Mohit Sharma / Ashutosh Rana
RCB vs DC – Impact Substitutes & Key Tactical Decisions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face a conundrum in choosing their Impact Player between two bowling options: Rashik Khan and Suyash Sharma. Both bring unique strengths—Rashik with pace and Sharma with spin—and their inclusion will depend heavily on the match situation and pitch behavior.
For Delhi Capitals (DC), the return of Faf du Plessis bolsters their top order. Their likely impact options are Mohit Sharma or T Natarajan, offering variety with death-overs experience and swing.
RCB vs DC – Bangalore Weather Report
As per AccuWeather (11 AM report), skies over Karnataka remain cloudy with minimal sunlight, and the mercury is expected to hit a maximum of 34°C. A chance of thunderstorms looms in the evening, with temperatures potentially dipping to 20°C. Fans remain hopeful for a full match without rain interruptions as the two top teams fight for supremacy.
RCB vs DC – Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its batting-friendly surface, hosts Match 24 of IPL 2025. The ground is a paradise for stroke-makers, and recent history favors teams chasing. The average first-innings score at this venue is over 170, making it a high-scoring battleground.
Out of 96 IPL matches played here since 2008:
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Teams batting first have won 41 times.
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Teams chasing have won 51 times.
The venue also witnessed IPL’s highest team total – a massive 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad against RCB in IPL 2024.
