IPL 2026: DC vs RCB Head to Head, Pitch Report, Player Stats

Delhi Capitals (DC) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 on April 27 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.

Delhi Capitals currently sit in sixth place on the points table, having secured three wins out of seven matches. After suffering a crushing defeat at the hands of Punjab Kings in their previous match, the team will be eager to stage a strong comeback to register their fourth victory of the tournament.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in tremendous form and occupy the second spot on the table with five wins from seven matches. Following a magnificent victory over Gujarat Titans in their last match, the team will look to maintain this momentum. Another win would further solidify their position on the points table and boost their hopes of securing a spot in the playoffs.

DC vs RCB Head to Head T20 Record

DC vs RCB Playing 11 & Impact Players

DC Possible Playing XI: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Sameer Rizvi, 4. Axar Patel(C), 5. Nitish Rana, 6. Triston Stubbs, 7. David Miller, 8. Lungi Ngidi, 9. T Natarajan, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar

DC Impact Players: Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Ashutosh Sharma, Karun Nair, Auqib Nabi Dar

RCB Possible Playing XI: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Rajat Patidar(C), 4. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 5. Tim David, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Suyash Sharma, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Rasikh Salam, 11. Josh Hazlewood

RCB Impact Players: Jacob Bethell, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Venkatesh Iyer, Vicky Ostwal

DC vs RCB Pitch Report

The surface at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, is generally known to favor batters. This was evident in a recent high-scoring encounter where a 250+ target was chased down successfully, highlighting the true nature of the pitch. The conditions are expected to remain similar, offering plenty of support for stroke play. Batters from both sides are likely to enjoy their time in the middle, while bowlers may find it challenging to contain runs and will need to rely on variations and precise execution to make an impact.

DC vs RCB Probable Best Performers of the Match

KL Rahul

KL Rahul could be the key batter in this clash, especially given his outstanding recent form. He is coming off a match-defining unbeaten 152 against Punjab Kings and has accumulated 357 runs in seven innings this season. His ability to anchor the innings while accelerating when needed makes him a crucial player at the top. If he carries forward this form, he could once again play a decisive role and set the tone for his team in this high-scoring encounter.

Josh Hazlewood

Josh Hazlewood could be the key bowler in this clash. He has picked up four wickets in four matches so far and has been impressively economical across different conditions. His ability to maintain tight lines and extract bounce makes him a reliable option, especially in high-scoring games. Hazlewood’s spell will be crucial in controlling the opposition’s scoring rate and breaking key partnerships at important stages of the match.