Delhi Capitals face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. Delhi look to recover from a heavy defeat, while Bengaluru aim to continue their strong run in the tournament.
Match details
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
Date: April 27, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST | 7:00 PM PST | 2:00 PM GMT
Team overviews
Delhi Capitals, led by Axar Patel, are currently sixth on the points table with three wins from seven matches. They suffered a heavy loss against Punjab Kings in their previous outing and will be eager to bounce back, especially in home conditions where they have shown competitiveness.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, captained by Rajat Patidar, have been one of the standout teams this season. With five wins from seven matches, they sit second on the table and come into this clash after a convincing win over Gujarat Titans. Another victory would further solidify their playoff chances.
Key players
Delhi Capitals will rely heavily on KL Rahul, who has been in exceptional form. His unbeaten 152 in the previous match highlights his ability to anchor and accelerate, making him a key figure at the top.
For Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Josh Hazlewood will be crucial with the ball. His disciplined bowling and ability to extract bounce make him effective even on batting-friendly surfaces.
Other contributors such as Virat Kohli and explosive middle-order hitters from both teams will also play vital roles in shaping the outcome.
Head-to-head record
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated this rivalry, winning 20 out of 35 matches, while Delhi Capitals have secured 13 victories. One match ended in a tie and another produced no result. However, Delhi won the most recent encounter earlier in April 2026.
Pitch report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium is known for its batting-friendly surface. A recent high-scoring game saw a 250-plus target successfully chased, indicating excellent conditions for stroke play. Bowlers will need to rely on variations and accuracy to control the scoring.
Probable playing XIs
Delhi Capitals (DC) – Captain: Axar Patel
Prithvi Shaw, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Kyle Jamieson, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Dushmantha Chameera
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Captain: Rajat Patidar
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Mangesh Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Probable match scenarios
A high-scoring contest is expected, with powerplay scores ranging between 50 and 65. Delhi Capitals may aim for totals around 200 to 210, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru could target 195 to 205. The chasing team is likely to have a clear advantage given the nature of the pitch.
Live streaming and broadcast
India: JioStar Network channels, JioHotstar app and website
Pakistan: JioHotstar app and website, local broadcasters as available
UK: Official IPL broadcast partners on television and streaming services
Australia: Official sports networks and streaming platforms covering IPL
Global: JioHotstar and official IPL broadcast partners depending on region
Match prediction
This encounter is evenly poised, with both teams possessing strong batting lineups. Delhi Capitals will bank on home advantage and KL Rahul’s form, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru bring consistency and momentum into the clash. Given current form, Bengaluru appear slightly ahead, but Delhi’s ability to perform at home makes this a tightly contested game. The chasing team is likely to emerge victorious.
