In IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will host the Delhi Capitals (DC) today on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of the standout teams this season, winning 4 of their 5 matches and sitting second on the table.
Their batting unit, led by Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, has been in excellent form, complemented by a well-rounded bowling attack by Bhuvneshwar and Krunal.
In contrast, Delhi Capitals have had a mixed campaign, with 2 wins in 4 matches. Despite having match-winners like David Miller and Tristan Stubbs, inconsistency has been a major concern. Delhi Capitals will aiming to bounce back with Rahul going to play again in his home ground Bengaluru.
RCB vs DC : Head-to-Head
- Matches played: 33
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru won: 20
- Delhi Capitals won: 12
- No result: 1
RCB vs DC Today IPL Match: Pitch Report
For the RCB vs DC match, the pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to be a classic “batting paradise” with short boundaries and a flat surface favoring high scores. The surface is hard and devoid of grass, providing consistent pace and bounce that allows stroke-makers to play through the line freely.
RCB vs DC IPL Match: Bengaluru Weather Update
For the RCB vs DC match, the weather in Bengaluru is expected to be a hot afternoon transitioning into a pleasant evening at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Conditions will be hot and sunny with a peak temperature of 35°C to 36°C, Fans can expect a steady decline from 35°C at the start to about 30°C by the end of the match
RCB vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam DarImpact Player: Suyash SharmaDelhi Capitals (Playing XI): Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh KumarImpact Player: Ashutosh Sharma
RCB vs DC: Live Streaming details
The RCB vs DC clash will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru with the match set to begin at 3:30 PM IST.
The game will be broadcast on the Star Sports Network, while live streaming will be available on JioHotstar.
Squads for RCB vs DC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma(w), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik DeswalDelhi Capitals Squad: KL Rahul(w), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Jadav Mandal
