DC vs RCB: The Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will meet in their respective 39th Match of IPL2026 at Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium (Delhi) at 7:30 PM on Monday, April 27. Last time out, Royal Challengers Bangalore won the IPL 2026 against the Titans (by five wickets).
After losing 47 runs last game against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi believes they can end their losing streak, thus, both clubs have a great deal to play for.
RCB Holds a Significant Edge Over DC
So far, IPL has been played between this pair 34 times throughout history. The number of wins for the Delhi Capitals is only 13. RCB has a winning record of 20 at this time. There is also one No Result total between the two teams. The last match played between the two competing teams was IPL 2025, when Delhi won by a margin of 6 wickets.
DC vs RCB: RCB’s Lineup For Today’s Match
In their final IPL 2026 Game, RCB won by five wickets against the Gujarat Titans. Both stars of the team, Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal, made outstanding half centuries while batting in this particular game.
RCB’s bowling was also impressive in this game with Krunal Pandya being able to provide an all-around strong performance; therefore, expect him to have another strong all-around performance in today’s game.
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RCB’s Probable XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Jacob Duffy. RCB’s Impact Sub Players: Suyash Sharma, Venkatesh Iyer, Rasikh Salam, and Jacob Bethell.
DC vs RCB: DC’s Lineup For Today’s Match
The Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated the Delhi Capitals by 47 runs in their last IPL 2026 match (which took place prior to the publishing of this article).
Pathum Nissanka, who opened for Delhi has been struggling at times this season, and their veteran batsman KL Rahul was not able to contribute positively with the bat in this game. However, Delhi will be hoping for an outstanding performance from him today.
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Delhi Capitals’ Probable XI: KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, David Miller, Axar Patel (Captain), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Aqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, and Lungi Ngidi.
DC’s Impact Sub Players: T. Natarajan, Sameer Rizvi, Aqib Nabi, and Prithvi Shaw.
What to Expect from the Delhi Pitch Today
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is generally considered to be excellent for batting, primarily because the wickets here tend to be flat. On this ground, the ball comes onto the bat very well.
Previously, the pitch here used to be quite bowler-friendly, making it difficult to score runs; however, over the last few years, high scores have become a common occurrence at this venue.
In evening matches, the dew factor plays a crucial role; as a result, the ball comes onto the bat even more smoothly during the second innings, making it easier for batsmen to play their shots. Consequently, teams that win the toss often elect to bowl first.
How Will the Weather Be in Delhi Today?
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the weather in Delhi today Monday, April 27, 2026 is expected to be quite hot. Furthermore, the maximum daytime temperature here could reach up to 42 degrees Celsius, while the minimum temperature is expected to hover around 28 degrees Celsius. However, there is absolutely no chance of rain today.
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Players to Watch Out for Today
Delhi Capitals batsman KL Rahul has scored 515 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 182.62. Meanwhile, RCB stalwart Virat Kohli has amassed 437 runs in his last 10 matches at a strike rate of 157.19.
Additionally, Phil Salt has contributed 304 runs with the bat over his last 9 matches. In the bowling department, Kuldeep Yadav has claimed 10 wickets in his last 10 matches. For RCB, Bhuvneshwar Kumar has taken 15 wickets in his last 10 matches, while Krunal Pandya has also secured 10 wickets in his last 10 matches.
When and Where to Watch the DC vs RCB Match
The match between the Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played today at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium in Delhi, starting at 7:30 PM. You can catch the live telecast of this match on the Star Sports Network and the JioCinema app. The toss for the match is scheduled to take place today at 7:00 PM.
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