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RCB vs DC IPL 2026: Champions in the rematch, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be keen to return to the top spot on the Indian Premier League 2026 standings in their clash with Delhi Capitals in Match 26. The highly-stakes match is set to be played on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.
RCB Target Top Position with Strong Line-up
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have looked as a balanced team during their title defence this season. Except for a minor slip at Rajasthan Royals, the team has remained consistently consistent across departments.
The opening pair, consisting of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli, has been solid in their start and set the tone early into the innings. In the middle line, Devdutt Padikkal and captain Rajat Patidar have brought stability and control, which has made RCB an unbeatable team this season.
Delhi Capitals Seek Comeback
Delhi Capitals started their campaign with a bang, winning consecutive wins, but have since fallen off the wagon following two defeats in a row. They’ve been pushed further down the table in terms of points, which makes this match vital to their resurgence.
The team is led by Axar Patel, who is the DC. They will require a whole team effort to compete with an experienced RCB team and bring their campaign to a new level.
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Head-to-Head Record
Over the years, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the advantage when it comes to this rivalry. Of the 33 IPL games, RCB have won 20, while Delhi Capitals have won 12. One game ended without a result, highlighting the dominance of RCB throughout the years.
RCB vs DC Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Phil Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma, Virat Kohli
Delhi Capitals:
KL Rahul, Pathum Nissanka, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs (wk), Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T. Natarajan, Vipraj Nigam, Mukesh Kumar
Match Details: Timing & Broadcast
The RCB vs DC encounter will begin at 3:30 PM IST in Bengaluru. Fans can catch the live stream through Star Sports Network, while streaming online will be accessible via JioHotstar.
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RCB vs DC Full Squads
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Jacob Duffy, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Venkatesh Iyer, Mangesh Yadav, Vihaan Malhotra, Vicky Ostwal, Abhinandan Singh, Jacob Bethell, Jordan Cox, Swapnil Singh, Kanishk Chouhan, Satvik Deswal
Delhi Capitals Squad:
KL Rahul (wk), Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel, Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, David Miller, Vipraj Nigam, Dushmantha Chameera, Kyle Jamieson, T. Natarajan, Lungi Ngidi, Mukesh Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Rana, Karun Nair, Pathum Nissanka, Sahil Parakh, Sameer Rizvi, Madhav Tiwari, Auqib Nabi Dar, Tripurana Vijay, Ajay Jadav Mandal
Conclusion:
In the midst of Royal Challengers Bengaluru aiming to get back at the top of the table, and Delhi Capitals desperate to regain momentum, this match is sure to be a thrilling one. The RCB team is balanced, which has them on the edge; however, DC can make things better, setting the stage for an exciting IPL match.
