Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals 24th Match Preview & Prediction

Match Information

• Match: RCB vs DC, 24th Match, Indian Premier League 2025
• Date: Thursday, April 10, 2025
• Time: 11:00 PM
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

IPL 2025 Points Table (as of April 7, 2025)

Teams	Matches	Won	Lost	Tied	NR	Points	NRR
DC	3	3	0	0	0	6	+1.257
GT	4	3	1	0	0	6	+1.031
RCB	4	3	1	0	0	6	+1.015
PBKS	3	2	1	0	0	4	+0.074
KKR	4	2	2	0	0	4	+0.070
LSG	4	2	2	0	0	4	+0.048
RR	4	2	2	0	0	4	-0.185
MI	5	1	4	0	0	2	-0.010
CSK	4	1	3	0	0	2	-0.891
SRH	5	1	4	0	0	2	-1.629

• RCB: 3 wins, 1 loss in 4 matches, 6 points, NRR +1.015
• DC: 3 wins, 0 losses in 3 matches, 6 points, NRR +1.257

Recent Performance

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• Form: L W W L W (3 wins in last 5 matches)
• Recent Matches:
  • April 07, 2025: RCB vs MI – RCB won by 12 runs
  • April 02, 2025: RCB vs GT – GT won by 8 wickets
  • March 28, 2025: RCB vs CSK – RCB won by 50 runs
  • March 22, 2025: RCB vs KKR – RCB won by 7 wickets
  • May 22, 2024: Eliminator, RCB vs RR – RR won by 4 wickets

Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Form: L W W W W (4 wins in last 5 matches)
• Recent Matches:
  • April 05, 2025: DC vs CSK – DC won by 25 runs
  • March 30, 2025: DC vs SRH – DC won by 7 wickets
  • March 24, 2025: DC vs LSG – DC won by 1 wicket
  • May 14, 2024: DC vs LSG – DC won by 19 runs
  • May 12, 2024: DC vs RCB – RCB won by 47 runs

Head-to-Head (Last 5 Matches)

• RCB won by 47 runs
• DC won by 7 wickets (with 20 balls remaining)
• RCB won by 23 runs
• RCB won by 16 runs
• RCB won by 7 wickets (with 0 balls remaining)
• Summary: RCB leads 4-1 in the last 5 encounters.

Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI

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

Delhi Capitals Playing XI

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

Key Factors Analysis

Current Form

• RCB: 3 wins in their last 5 matches, with a strong recent victory against Mumbai Indians.
• DC: 4 wins in their last 5 matches, showing excellent consistency and momentum.

Points Table Standing

• Both teams have 6 points, but DC has played one fewer match (3 vs. 4) and boasts a higher NRR (+1.257 vs. +1.015).

Head-to-Head Record

• RCB has a clear edge, winning 4 of the last 5 matches against DC.

Venue Factor

• M. Chinnaswamy Stadium: Known for being a high-scoring venue that favors batsmen. As RCB’s home ground, they have a strong historical record here and are familiar with the conditions.

Squad Strengths

RCB:

• Batting: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, and Philip Salt form a formidable top order.
• Bowling: Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Lungi Ngidi provide a potent pace attack.

DC:

• Batting: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, and Harry Brook offer depth and experience.
• Bowling: Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, and T Natarajan bring variety and firepower.

Big Data Simulation

To predict the winner, we simulate the match using key data points: recent performance, head-to-head record, venue statistics, and squad strength.

Assumptions

1. Average Score at M. Chinnaswamy: 180-200 runs, given its batting-friendly nature.
2. Home Advantage: RCB benefits from familiarity with the pitch and crowd support.
3. Key Players in Form:
   • RCB: Virat Kohli (consistent run-scorer), Josh Hazlewood (wicket-taker).
   • DC: KL Rahul (anchor), Mitchell Starc (game-changer).

Simulation Scenarios

1. RCB Bats First:
   • RCB posts 190-200 runs, driven by Kohli and Salt.
   • DC’s chase is restricted by Hazlewood and Ngidi, falling short by 10-15 runs.
   • Outcome: RCB wins.
2. DC Bats First:
   • DC scores 180-190 runs, with Rahul and du Plessis contributing heavily.
   • RCB chases it down in 19 overs, powered by Kohli and Patidar.
   • Outcome: RCB wins.

Prediction

RCB Advantages

• Home ground advantage at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
• Dominant head-to-head record (4-1 in last 5 matches).
• Strong batting lineup suited to the venue’s conditions.

DC Advantages

• Superior recent form (4 wins in 5 vs. RCB’s 3).
• Higher NRR and an unbeaten record in IPL 2025 so far.
• Balanced squad with experienced players like Starc and Rahul.

While DC enters the match with better momentum, RCB’s home advantage and historical dominance over DC tip the scales in their favor. The simulation suggests RCB is likely to leverage their batting strength and familiarity with the venue to secure the win.

Final Prediction

Royal Challengers Bengaluru is predicted to win the 24th match of IPL 2025 against Delhi Capitals on April 10, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, given DC’s current form, it promises to be a closely contested encounter!