This year the form of both the teams is mind blowing however Delhi Capitals are more consistent with their winning form. Delhi Capitals have won their last four matches including a match from the last season. Bengaluru have three wins out of their last five games.
In the RCB vs DC head to head rivalry, both teams have faced each other in a total of 31 matches. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have dominated the contest with 19 wins, while Delhi Capitals (DC) have managed to win only 11 matches so far.
RCB is playing really well in IPL 2025. They have won 3 out of 4 matches so far. They beat strong teams like Mumbai Indians, CSK, and KKR. Their only loss was at home. RCB’s bowling is doing a great job, and their batters are also scoring well. They have a strong team and are looking for their first win at home this season. If they win this match, they might go to the top of the points table. Everyone will be excited to see if RCB can win in front of their home fans.
Delhi Capitals are having a great season. They have won all 3 matches so far and are top of the table. Their captain Axar Patel is leading the team really well. DC has good batters and strong bowlers. They have beaten teams like Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and Chennai Super Kings. They want to keep winning and stay at the top. This match against RCB will be a big test, but DC looks ready.
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There will be favourable weather at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru with temperatures ranging between 21 to 37°C and mostly cloudy skies. The humidity will stay between 35 to 53% with only 5 to 10% chance of rain.
The pitch is hard and good for batting. Out of 98 matches played here, teams batting second have won 51 times and batting first have won 41 times. The average first innings score at this ground is 153.
Scenario 1: If Delhi Capitals win the toss, they are likely to bowl first. Royal Challengers Bengaluru may score between 190-200 runs, with a powerplay score of 55-65 runs. With their strong form, Delhi Capitals are predicted to win.
Scenario 2: If Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss, they are also expected to bowl first. Delhi Capitals might post a bigger total of 210-220 runs, with a powerplay score of 60-70 runs. Even in this case, Delhi Capitals are predicted to win the match.
In both cases, Delhi Capitals are predicted to win the match.
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Virat Kohli is one of the best batters when it comes to playing against Delhi Capitals. He has scored 1057 runs in 28 innings with a strong average of 50.33. He also likes batting at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium where he has an average of 40.09. This season, Virat is in great form with 164 runs in four matches, averaging 54.67. He is a very reliable batter and can play a big role again in this match.
Josh Hazlewood is a top bowler who is very good with the new ball. He has taken 7 wickets in just 5 games against Delhi Capitals with a strike-rate of 16.29. At the Chinnaswamy Stadium, his strike-rate is 23.00, which is also good. He can get early wickets and give RCB a strong start with the ball.
This match is expected to be a breakthrough match for Delhi Capitals to make a comeback in this season. They have lost their dignity and pride this season, having lost matches to a few teams who have not won against Delhi Capitals for almost a decade. So, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are strong however they all have to wait for another win for the season.
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