IPL 2025: Today’s Match Prediction, RCB vs DC – Who Will Win?
Our Pick
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
1.82
RCB vs DC | 10 Apr 19:30 PMBet ₹500, payout ₹910
Thursday night’s action in the IPL 2025 season takes us to Bengaluru as the hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will be played from 7:30 P.M Indian Standard Time (IST).
Key Takeaways
- Both the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) have been in great form in the tournament. RCB have won 3 in 4 matches while the Capitals are the only undefeated side in the tournament having won all 3 matches.
- Both the teams have a great and deep batting line-up in the IPL 2025. However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s experienced pace bowlers could make the difference while Delhi Capitals would rely on Mitchell Starc.
- RCB also have a superior head-to-head record against the Delhi Capitals having won 19 off the 31 matches played between the two teams while Delhi Capitals have won 11 matches.
RCB vs DC: Match Preview
Recent Form (Last 5 Matches)
RCB: L, W, W, L, W*
DC: L, W, W, W, W*
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Preview
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been in great form so far in the IPL 2025 season. They have played 4 matches and have won 3, including a big win vs Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batters have been in great form this season. The likes of Phil Salt, Virat Kohli and new captain Rajat Patidar have been great so far.
- But, the likes of Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone and Tim David have also contributed majorly with the bat when the others failed.
- As for the bowling department, they have a bowling line-up who are vastly experienced in the IPL. The likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya adds huge value while they also have the likes of Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma in their bowling line-up.
Probable XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma/ Rasikh Dar
RCB Top Players
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli played one of the crucial inning for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in their previous match vs Mumbai Indians. He will be once again a key player for the host. Kohli has a great record at the Chinnaswamy having scored over 3 thousand runs. Kohli has previously played 29 matches vs Delhi Capitals and has scored 1 thousand runs.
TOP BATTER
Virat Kohli to score over 20.5 runs
2.25
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Yash Dayal
Yash Dayal was an impact maker for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the previous match vs Mumbai Indians. Although he conceded 46 runs, natural at a match where 400 plus runs were scored, but he took 2 wickets. His left-arm pace bowling was a difference maker. He has previously taken 8 wickets in 4 matches at the Chinnaswamy. So watch out for the pacer.
TOP BOWLER
Yash Dayal to take over 1.5 wickets
2.6
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Delhi Capitals: Preview
- Axar Patel led Delhi Capitals is currently the only undefeated team in the IPL 2025 season. They won back-to-back matches at their 2nd home venue in Visakhapatnam and then went to Chennai and beat the hosts Chennai Super Kings to make it 3 wins in 3 matches.
- Although Jake Fraser-McGurk has failed to replicate his form from last season, the likes of Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul at opening slot has been good for the Capitals. Rahul has scored 92 runs while Faf has scored 79 runs in 2 innings.
- Youngster Abhishek Porel has also impressed with 67 runs, while the middle-order duo of Tristan Stubbs and Ashutosh Sharma have scored 79 and 67 runs respectively, adding strength to the middle-order with captain Axar Patel and Vipraj Nigam also scoring 43 and 40 runs each.
- Mitchell Starc on the other hand has carried his last season’s form this season, playing for the Delhi Capitals. Starc has been the real difference maker with the ball for the Capitals, taking 9 wickets in 3 matches, including a 5 wicket-haul vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
- Spin bowling duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam have been weaving their magic with the ball. Kuldeep has taken 6 wickets in 3 matches while Nigam has 3 scalps in as many matches.
Probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma.
Impact Player: Ashutosh Sharma/ Mukesh Kumar
DC Top Players
Faf Du Plessis
Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Faf du Plessis played at the venue for the last 3 years and is very well accustomed to the surface and the ground. Faf has played 17 matches at the Chinnaswamy and has scored 651 runs. Meanwhile, he has previously scored 324 runs in the past vs RCB. However, he did not play in the previous match, so there is some uncertainty over his availability.
TOP BATTER
Faf du Plessis to score over 19.5 runs
2.5
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Mitchell Starc
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is not a venue for the bowlers, it’s not a ground that the pacers like. However, given the kind of form he is in, Mitchell Starc could be a key player for the Capitals. The Aussie left-arm pacer has already taken 9 wickets in 3 matches, including a 5 wicket-haul vs the Sunrisers Hyderabad. He has previously taken 12 wickets in 11 matches at the Chinnaswamy though.
TOP BOWLER
Mitchell Starc to take under 3.5 wickets
2.25
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Head-to-Head
| Teams | RCB | DC |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 31 | 31 |
| Won | 19 | 11 |
| Lost | 11 | 19 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
RCB vs DC: Pitch, Toss & Weather Reports
• Pitch & Toss Update – The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a high scoring venue in general. There is pace and bounce on the offer, which makes playing shots an easier option while the pacers get more assistance from the surface. The shorter boundaries further aids the run scoring. In the previous match, RCB lost quick wickets at the start which derailed their start, but eventually the lower-order ensured RCB still score 169 runs. But the Gujarat Titans batters showed the true colours of the surface as they chased the target in 17.5 overs, and won by 8 wickets. With dew likely to make some impact, the captain that wins the toss should opt to bowl first.
• Weather Report – The weather forecast for the match-up on Thursday suggests it is going to be partly cloudy as some clouds will hover over the sky entire day. The temparature during the match is expected to be 28-24°C. However, the most important thing is, there is 20% chances of rain between 7-8 P.M in the evening.
RCB vs DC Betting Tips
- First home match of the season for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) went against them as they lost against the Gujarat Titans here, but they went out to Mumbai and beat the hosts in their previous match. Meanwhile, Delhi Capitals will be feeling confident about themselves with a win over CSK in Chennai.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have been flying high this season so far except for the match against Gujarat Titans. Their batting has been working wonders, be it their top order, middle-order or the finishing.
- Meanwhile, the KL Rahul played an exceptional inning in the previous match vs RCB, Jake Fraser-McGurk is yet to find his form from last season. They also have a great depth in batting that be very useful with the likes of Vipraj Nigam also able to play important innings.
- However, the ultimate difference maker in this match could be the bowling unit. Comparing two sides’ bowlers, there is now doubt that RCB have a better combination of bowlers with the likes of Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal with Krunal Pandya in the middle overs.
- For the Delhi Capitals, Mitchell Starc is their key player with the ball, but the likes Mukesh Kumar and Mohit Sharma have to contribute a lot for Delhi Capitals to win.
- As for the spinners, the Delhi Capitals do have a better spin bowlers in their team with Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav and Vipraj Nigam while RCB have Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma to make an impact. However, with the spinners unlikely to get any kind of assistance, this should not be a key factor in deciding the winner.
- Looking at all the aspects of the game, the odds are certainly in favour of the hosts Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Home advantage and the better combination of the bowlers will certainly play the game in their hands. But, he shouldn’t count out Delhi Capitals yet as the undefeated team in the league so far.
Bet on Royal Challengers Bengaluru to WIN.
19:30 IST
