Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report: In the 26th match of IPL 2026, Royal Challengers Bangalore will pose a stiff challenge to Delhi Capitals on April 18 at 3:30 PM (IST) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. Let's take a look at the pitch report for today's match.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals (RCB vs DC) Match Details:
- League: Indian Premier League 2026
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Date: April 18, 2026
- Start Time: 03:30 PM (IST) - 10:00 AM (GMT)
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals
RCB vs DC Match Previews
The defending champions have performed well so far this season; they have won four matches and currently sit in second place on the points table with eight points. They won their previous match against the Lucknow Super Giants by five wickets, successfully chasing down a target of 147 runs in just 15.1 overs.
Virat Kohli scored 49 runs off 34 balls, while captain Rajat Patidar contributed 27 runs off 13 balls, helping their team achieve the target. On the bowling front, Rasikh Salam Dar claimed four wickets.
After a strong start to the tournament, the Delhi Capitals lost their momentum and suffered consecutive defeats against the Gujarat Titans and the Chennai Super Kings; they currently occupy the fifth spot on the points table. In their last match, they failed to chase down a target of 213 runs against CSK and were bowled out for 189 runs.
RCB vs DC, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
DC vs RCB Match Pitch Report: The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is generally a batsman-friendly venue, and for the RCB vs DC match, the pitch is once again expected to yield high scores. According to recent reports, the pitch during IPL 2026 has been flat; however, given that the match begins in the afternoon, it may be slightly dry, potentially offering spinners a little extra assistance early on.
- The short boundaries and fast outfield typically favor aggressive batsmen.
- In terms of IPL records at this venue, the team chasing the target has held a slight advantage; the team batting in the second innings has won 54 matches, compared to 44 victories for the team batting first.
- The average first-innings score stands at approximately 173.74, though scores exceeding 200 have been posted multiple times at this venue during the current season.
- If the pitch is dry, bowling first appears to be a slightly better option; however, at Chinnaswamy, the chasing team often remains firmly in contention, as runs tend to flow rapidly here.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Records and Stats In IPL
| Total matches: | 103 | |
| Batting first won: | 44 | |
| Bowling first won: | 55 | |
| No Result: | 4 | |
| Matches Tied: | 00 | |
| 1st inn avg score: | 173 | |
| 2nd inn avg score: | 163 | |
| Highest Total: | 287/3 | |
| Lowest Total: | 82/10 | |
| Highest Chased: | 203/4 |
RCB vs DC Match Playing 11
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing 11: 1. Philip Salt(WK), 2. Devdutt Padikkal, 3. Rajat Patidar(C), 4. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 5. Tim David, 6. Romario Shepherd, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Rasikh Salam, 9. Suyash Sharma, 10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 11. Josh Hazlewood
Delhi Capitals (DC) Possible Playing 11: 1. Pathum Nissanka, 2. Lokesh Rahul(WK), 3. Sameer Rizvi, 4. Axar Patel(C), 5. David Miller, 6. Triston Stubbs, 7. Ashutosh Sharma, 8. Auqib Nabi Dar, 9. Lungi Ngidi, 10. Kuldeep Yadav, 11. Mukesh Kumar
