A thrilling match is set as Royal Challengers Bengaluru face Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 18.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been a strong team this season, performing well with both bat and ball. Under captain Rajat Patidar, their batting lineup has been solid, with players like Phil Salt and Virat Kohli contributing significantly, making them a tough contender, especially at home.
Delhi Capitals have had a mixed performance so far. Led by Axar Patel, they have shown some promise but need to establish consistency. With players such as David Miller and Tristan Stubbs in their team, they have the potential to pose a challenge, but they will need a united approach to compete against the confident RCB.
Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its short boundaries and favorable batting conditions, likely leading to another high-scoring match.
RCB vs DC: Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 26, IPL 2026 |
| Date and Time | Saturday, April 18, 3:30 PM |
| Venue | Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Broadcast | JioStar Network Channels and JioHotstar (App & Website) |
Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru Pitch Report
The pitch at Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for supporting batsmen. In IPL 2026, three matches have already been played here, all featuring high scores, indicating a flat pitch. The home side, RCB, has taken full advantage of these conditions, remaining unbeaten at this venue. Fans can look forward to an exciting contest between strong batting teams.
RCB vs DC: Head-to-Head T20 Record
| Matches Played | 33 |
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 20 |
| Won by Delhi Capitals | 12 |
| Tied | 0 |
| No Result | 1 |
| First Match | April 30, 2008 (DC Won) |
| Most Recent Match | April 27, 2025 (RCB Won) |
RCB vs DC: Predicted Playing 11s
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Delhi Capitals (DC):
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Axar Patel (C), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
RCB vs DC: Probable Best Performers of the Match
Probable Best Batter: Rajat Patidar