DC vs RCB, IPL 2026: The 39th match of the 19th season of the Indian Premier League is scheduled to be played today between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals. Fans are visibly excited about this upcoming match. The contest is set to take place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, starting at 7:30 PM on Monday.
Both teams are expected to give their absolute all in their bid to win the match. For the Delhi Capitals, KL Rahul and Nitish Rana are currently in excellent form. Captain Axar Patel also appears to be delivering a stellar performance in his role as an all-rounder. You can find all the essential details regarding the match in the article below.
key highlights
Match
IPL #39
DC vs RCB
Venue
Arun Jaitley
Stadium, Delhi
Start time
7:30 PM
Monday
H2H (all time)
RCB leads
20–13 in 34 matches

Head-to-Head: Who Holds the Edge?
In the history of the Indian Premier League, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) holds the upper hand in head-to-head encounters against Delhi Capitals. So far, 34 matches have been played between the two sides, with RCB registering victories in 20 of those games against the Capitals. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, have managed to win only 13 matches. RCB also boasts a very impressive record at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
The two teams have faced each other in 11 matches at this venue. RCB has claimed victory in 7 of those encounters, while Delhi Capitals have succeeded in winning only 4 matches. Batting is generally considered to be relatively easy in Delhi. The short boundaries and fast outfield at the Arun Jaitley Stadium tend to work to the batsmen’s advantage. Despite this, the Delhi pitch does tend to slow down as the game progresses, offering good grip to the spinners. Consequently, the pitch often presents a challenge for the bowlers.
Check Out the Probable Playing XIs for Both Teams
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (Wicketkeeper), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (Captain), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Kuldeep Yadav, Vipraj Nigam, T. Natarajan, and Mukesh Kumar. RCB’s Probable Playing XI
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt/Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Jitesh Sharma (Wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, and Suyash Sharma.