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]IPL 2026, RCB vs DC Match Prediction: Who Will Win, Fantasy Picks, Top Batters and Bowlers
by Dwijesh
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Delhi Capitals in the 26th match of Indian Premier League 2026 on April 18th at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru with the game set to begin at 3:30 PM. Rajat Patidar will captain RCB, while Axar Patel will lead DC.
Both teams feature several top-quality players, and strong performances can be expected from stars like Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, KL Rahul and Pathum Nissanka. It will be intriguing to see the final playing XIs that each side settles on ahead of this important clash.
Match Details
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals |
| Date | 18 April 2026 |
| Day | Saturday |
| Time | 3:30 PM (IST) |
| Match Number | 26th T20 |
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
Team Form – Last 5 Matches
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | W, W, L, W, W |
| Delhi Capitals | L, L, W, W, W |
Head-to-Head in T20I's
| Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 33 | 20 | 12 | 1 |
| Delhi Capitals | 33 | 12 | 20 | 1 |
Who Will Win RCB VS DC?
| Scenario | Batting First | Powerplay Score | Predicted Total | Match Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | DC | 50–55 | 180–185 | RCB to win |
| Scenario 2 | RCB | 55–60 | 190-195 | RCB to win |
Top Batters to Watch – RCB VS DC
| Player | Team | IPL Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 8889 |
| Philip Salt | RCB | 1195 |
| KL Rahul | DC | 5333 |
Top Bowlers to Watch – RCB VS DC
| Player | Team | IPL Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 205 |
| Mukesh Kumar | DC | 40 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 105 |