IPL Match 25 prediction
TATA IPL 2026 : Match 26 , RCB vs DC Prediction, Who Will Win Todays IPL Match ? The 26th match of IPL 2026 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Saturday, April 18.
As the tournament approaches its mid-way point, RCB finds themselves in a commanding position, while DC is desperately searching for the consistency needed to break into the top four.
RCB has been the team to beat this year, carrying the momentum from their 2025 title win. They currently sit second on the points table with four wins from five matches. Their latest victory was a clinical five-wicket win over Lucknow, where their bowlers dismantled the opposition for just 146.
RCB vs DC Match
Fixture: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 26
Date: April 18, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: 3:30 PM IST
Toss Time: 03:00 PM IST
Ground: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Record
Matches – 33
RCB – 19
DC – 12
NR – 1
Tied – 1
M.Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has lived up to its reputation as a batter-friendly track. All three IPL 2026 matches here have produced high scores, highlighting the flat surface. RCB have exploited the conditions perfectly, remaining unbeaten at home, setting the stage for a run-fest between two strong batting line-ups.
RCB vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Phil Salt, Tim David, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam Dar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Delhi Capitals
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
Who will win the RCB vs DC match 26 of IPL 2026?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been in commanding form this season, remaining unbeaten at their home ground and dominating matches with a balanced approach. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have had an inconsistent start, showing flashes of brilliance but lacking sustained momentum. RCB’s strong home record and cohesive performances make them favourites going into this clash. DC will need to put together a collective display and seize key moments early if they hope to challenge an in-form Bengaluru side.
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