Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 46th Match Preview & Prediction | IPL 2025

The 46th match of IPL 2025 pits Delhi Capitals (DC) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in what promises to be a thrilling contest at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. Both teams are riding high in the points table, with DC in second place (6 wins, 2 losses) and RCB in third (6 wins, 3 losses). As the tournament progresses, this clash could be pivotal in determining playoff contenders. With DC enjoying home advantage and RCB gaining momentum, fans can expect a fiercely competitive encounter.

Match Info

• Match:DC vs RCB, 46th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
• DatSRHe:Sunday, April 27, 2025
• Time:11:00 PM
• Venue:Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

IPL 2025 Points Table

Team	Mat	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Pts	NRR
GT	8	6	2	0	0	12	+1.104
DC	8	6	2	0	0	12	+0.657
RCB	9	6	3	0	0	12	+0.482
MI	9	5	4	0	0	10	+0.673
PBKS	8	5	3	0	0	10	+0.177
LSG	9	5	4	0	0	10	-0.054
KKR	8	3	5	0	0	6	+0.212
RR	9	2	7	0	0	4	-0.625
SRH	8	2	6	0	0	4	-1.361
CSK	8	2	6	0	0	4	-1.392

Both DC and RCB sit on 12 points; DC boast a slightly superior net run-rate and two games in hand, giving them the edge on the table.

Recent Form

• Delhi Capitals (W L W L W)
  • Apr 22: beat LSG by 8 wickets (13 balls remaining)
  • Apr 19: lost to GT by 7 wickets
  • Apr 16: tied with RR (DC won Super Over)
  • Apr 13: lost to MI by 12 runs
  • Apr 10: beat RCB by 6 wickets
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru (L W L W W)
  • Apr 24: beat RR by 11 runs
  • Apr 20: beat PBKS by 7 wickets
  • Apr 18: lost to PBKS by 5 wickets
  • Apr 13: beat RR by 9 wickets
  • Apr 10: lost to DC by 6 wickets

Both sides have alternated wins and losses, but RCB arrive with back-to-back victories, while DC will be buoyed by their high-pressure chase against LSG.

Head to head Last 5 Matches

• DC won by 6 wickets (with 13 balls remaining)
• RCB won by 47 runs
• DC won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
• RCB won by 23 runs
• RCB won by 16 runs

Delhi Capitals Squad Playing:

Karun Nair, Harry Brook, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Tristan Stubbs, Abishek Porel, Donovan Ferreira, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Sameer Rizvi , Ashutosh Sharma, Darshan Nalkande, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Vipraj Nigam, Manvanth Kumar L, Tripurana Vijay, Madhav Tiwari, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad Playing:

Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh

AI Simulation & Key Metrics

Using historical data, player form, and venue dynamics, here’s the projected outcome:

Factor	DC Advantage	RCB Advantage
Top-Order Stability	✅ (KL Rahul/du Plessis)	✅ (Kohli/Patidar)
Spin Bowling	✅✅ (Kuldeep/Axar)	❌ (Suyash untested)
Death Bowling	✅ (Starc/Mohit)	❌ (Shepherd/Dayal)
Chasing Record	✅ (Won 4/5 chases)	❌ (Lost 3/5 chases)

AI Projected Score (Batting First): 175-185

Prediction

Delhi Capitals (DC) to win with a 55-45 edge over RCB.

Why DC?

1. Home Advantage: Spin-heavy attack aligns with Delhi’s pitch behavior.
2. Recent Momentum: Crushed LSG by 8 wickets in their last home game.
3. Bowling Depth: Starc (18 wickets) and Kuldeep (economy 6.8) can stifle RCB’s middle order.

RCB’s Path to Victory:

• Kohli’s Anchor Role: Needs 50+ to offset DC’s spinners.
• Powerplay Dominance: Hazlewood must dismiss Rahul/du Plessis early.

Final Verdict

DC’s spin trio and chasing prowess will likely overpower RCB’s top-heavy lineup. Expect a tightly contested match with DC clinching a 15-20 run victory.

Predicted Result: Delhi Capitals Win (60% Probability).