The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) will clash on Thursday, April 10, in the 24th match of the current IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in the 24th match of the 2025 Indian Premier League at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will be played on April 10 at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB have taken three out of their four matches so far in the IPL 2025. They beat five-time champions Mumbai Indians by 12 runs at the Wankhede Stadium in their recent match. Half-centuries were scored by Virat Kohli and captain Rajat Patidar, while half-centurion Jitesh Sharma made 40 runs off 19 balls in the latter part. RCB had made a total of 221/5 before being limited to 209/9 by Mumbai. Krunal Pandya impressed with four runs.

Delhi Capitals are the sole undefeated team in IPL 2025. They won their first three games, and new captain Axar Patel took the lead. In the recent game, they beat Chennai Super Kings by 25 runs. KL Rahul played a vital half-century after playing his first game as an opener in DC colors. Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs added good cameos as Delhi completed at 183/6. They restricted the Men in Yellow to 158/5 and completed a hat-trick of victories in the tournament.

Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been off to a great start in the 2025 IPL. They have played four games already, winning three and losing only one. Their latest game was a true thriller—a 12-run win over Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede. Following a strong first-round batting performance of 221-5, they remained calm even when MI attempted a late comeback.

The runs were evenly distributed this time around. Virat Kohli returned to form with 67 runs from 42 runs. Having scored 167 runs in four matches, his average of 54.66 and strike rate of 143.85 has now put him at the top of the RCB list for this season.

Rajat Patidar drove the team with determination, making 64 runs off only 32 runs, while Jitesh Sharma's 40 not-out runs off 19 runs and Devdutt Padikkal's 37 runs off 22 runs kept the momentum alive. RCB's batting order appears strong and menacing, with Tim David stopping just seven shots. Philip Salt hasn't yet hit his straps, but he's ready for it—and a 30-plus quick knock could be around the corner.

RCB's bowling, usually the weak link, has been better this season. Josh Hazlewood has stepped up and delivered wickets when the game was still in the balance. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's new-ball control brings early equilibrium. Krunal Pandya, Yash Dayal, and Liam Livingstone maintained the game in the middle overs and brought variety to it.

Delhi Capitals

Delhi Capitals made a wonderful beginning to the season by triumphing in all three games they played and now find themselves atop the table. Their recent win was a 25-run triumph over Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk. Delhi Capitals recorded a 183-6 performance on a slow pitch and then restricted CSK to 158-5 through strict bowling.

KL Rahul steered the attack with a smooth 77 runs off 51 runs. His stability up front is the key – he can keep the runs coming and change batsmen according to necessity. The middle order is also in fine nick: Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, and Axar Patel are reliable and can score points.

Jake Fraser-McGurk has not been impressive this season, but we know what he can do when he gets into his groove from last season. A flat track like Chinnaswamy's might be the ideal platform for him to play a quick, effective shot. Ashutosh Sharma's finishing ability also provides DC with the winning edge in the final overs – he can repel any attack in the last overs.

Mitchell Starc is an actual fire-breather with the ball. He has taken nine wickets from three games, conceding just below nine runs per over. Kuldeep Yadav also got into fighting spirit, claiming six wickets with an economical six-run rate.

Mohit Sharma might have been searching for runs, but his variations could even make a couple of runs during the middle overs. Axar's middle-control can put pressure and create errors.

Pitch Report

At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the pitch tends to favor batsmen, especially during the first half of the match. However, bowlers, particularly the pacers, might find it a bit challenging in the second innings. The average score has been around 192 runs, which is a bit lower than the 202 runs typically scored in the first innings.

Toss Prediction

Historically, this venue has favored the team that bowls first. In fact, the last four matches have all been won by the team that chose to bowl first. So, we can expect both teams to be eager for a win in the upcoming clash.

Weather Report

The weather forecast for matchday in Bengaluru is quite good. The chance of rain is only 5%, but that could change quickly! We hope there are no major disruptions.

Head to Head

RCB and DC have faced off 31 times, with RCB taking the lead by winning 20 of those encounters, while DC has managed to win 11. Recently, RCB has been on a roll, clinching four out of their last five matchups against DC, and they've really made their mark at home, winning eight out of 13 games played there.

Venue Details

At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, teams that bat first usually rack up an average of 168 runs. However, this ground is known for some high-scoring games—just look at the Sunrisers Hyderabad, who smashed 287 runs against RCB here in IPL 2024, setting a new record for the tournament. For this upcoming match, the team batting first will likely set their sights on a target of around 210-220 to feel secure.

Match Prediction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals have been two of the most reliable teams in IPL 2025. RCB has found a great balance, with both their batting and bowling units stepping up, no matter the conditions. While Delhi might not boast the biggest names, they get the job done with smart strategies and solid execution. Predicting the outcome isn’t straightforward, but RCB has a slight edge due to their depth and the advantage of playing at home. For DC to turn the tide, they’ll need KL Rahul to deliver a big performance and Starc to make early breakthroughs. If that doesn’t pan out, RCB is likely to come out on top.

We’re backing on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to take this match.

Betting Tips

So far in IPL 2025, RCB has been one of the standout teams. Their batting lineup packs a punch compared to DC, and their bowling is pretty solid too. While DC remains unbeaten, it seems like they've had a smoother start to the season compared to some of their rivals. The odds for an RCB home win look promising, and we think it's a bet worth considering. When it comes to their head-to-head record, RCB boasts a winning percentage of 56% against DC.

Bet on RCB.

Probable Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi , Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key Players

Josh Hazlewood The right-arm pacer has bowled excellently this season. He is able to bring more bounce to the pitch and even swing the ball as early as possible.

Rajat Patidar was in top gear during IPL 2025, notching 161 runs in four innings at an average of 40.25 and a strike rate of 175. Against Mumbai in the previous game, the right-hand batsman pulled off a remarkable 64 runs in 32 balls with five fours and four sixes.

Virat Kohli was brilliant in the previous match against Mumbai Indians, hitting his second half-century in the season. With 164 runs under his belt, Kohli is his team's top run-scorer and hence our top choice for the next match.

Delhi Capitals Key Players

KL Rahul was brilliant in the previous match against the Chennai Super Kings: He made a half-century and guided his team to the finish line. With 92 runs under his belt, he is his team's top run-scorer and hence our pick for the next match.

Tristan Stubbs The South African has perhaps been the best finisher in the league since 2024. He's nearly unbeatable in the final overs. Tristan doesn't take too long to make himself settled in the middle order.

Mitchell Starc has picked up Nine wickets in the initial three games for his new team have been five of them against Sunrisers Hyderabad. Starc is picking up wickets with the new ball as well and also a big sensation in the latter overs.