The Arun Jaitley Stadium is all set to host an electrifying encounter between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match No. 46 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Sunday, April 27, at 7:30 PM (IST). Both teams have been in strong form this season, and this clash promises to be a thrilling contest between two top-three sides on the points table.
Match Details
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Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Match 46, IPL 2025
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Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
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Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST)
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Live Broadcast: JioStar Network Channels, JioHotstar (App & Website)
Teams Overview
Delhi Capitals (DC)
The Capitals, led by Axar Patel, have been one of the standout teams this season, winning six out of eight matches and occupying the second position in the points table. They are coming off a dominant win over Lucknow Super Giants, displaying their balance in both batting and bowling departments. With the likes of KL Rahul and Tristan Stubbs providing solidity at the top and Kuldeep Yadav delivering consistently with the ball, DC looks like a well-rounded outfit.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Under the leadership of Rajat Patidar, RCB have also been in fine touch, securing six wins from nine matches. They are third on the table and enter this clash after impressive back-to-back victories over Punjab Kings and Rajasthan Royals. Virat Kohli, in sublime form, is leading their batting charge, while bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal have been pivotal in recent matches.
Earlier this season, when these two sides met in Bengaluru, Delhi Capitals chased down a 164-run target with ease, winning by six wickets with 13 balls to spare.
Head-to-Head Record
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Matches Played: 32
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Won by Delhi Capitals: 12
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Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 19
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Tied: 0
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No Result: 1
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First-ever Fixture: April 30, 2008
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Most-recent Fixture: April 10, 2025
Pitch Report – Arun Jaitley Stadium
The pitch at the Arun Jaitley Stadium has been a batsman’s paradise in IPL 2025. Bowlers have found it tough to get assistance from the surface, resulting in high-scoring games. The average first innings score here has been around 197. Teams would prefer to bat first, pile up a big score, and put pressure on the opposition while defending under lights.
Probable Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC)
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Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Dushmantha Chameera
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Impact Player: Donovan Ferreira
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
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Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
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Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Key Players to Watch
Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli (RCB)
The former India skipper has been in red-hot form, amassing 392 runs in nine innings at an impressive average of 65.33 and a strike rate of 144.12. With five fifties already, Kohli will look to make it three in a row with another crucial knock.
Probable Best Bowler: Kuldeep Yadav (DC)
The wily spinner has been exceptional for the Capitals, picking up 12 wickets from eight games. His middle-over magic could be the difference-maker against a strong RCB batting unit.
Match Prediction
The match could be decided by which team bats first, considering the high-scoring nature of the Delhi surface.
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Scenario 1:
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Delhi Capitals win the toss and bat
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PP Score: 60-70
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DC Total: 210-220
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Result: Delhi Capitals win
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Scenario 2:
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bat
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PP Score: 55-65
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RCB Total: 200-210
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Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru win
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Today’s Prediction: Team batting first to win the match.