DC vs RCB: The 39th match of the Indian Premier League is set to take place, featuring a clash between the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore. This match is expected to be a highly decisive encounter. The game will commence at 7:30 PM at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi. This fixture could prove to be pivotal, as both teams are expected to give their absolute all in a desperate bid to secure a victory.
So far in the IPL, 34 matches have been played between these two teams; RCB has won 20 of them, while Delhi has claimed victory in 13. One match ended without a definitive result. Earlier this season, Delhi defeated RCB on their home turf. In the year 2025, the two teams faced each other twice, with the series ending in a 1-1 tie.
Key highlights
Venue & time
7:30 PM
Arun Jaitley, Delhi
H2H (all time)
RCB 20–13 DC
34 matches, 1 N/R
Avg 1st innings (Pitch 5)
197 runs
IPL 2025 at this venue
Rain chance
None
Clear match expected
Know What to Expect from the Pitch During the Match
The match between the Delhi Capitals and the Royal Challengers Bangalore is scheduled to take place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium. Ahead of the game, all eyes are on the pitch. This particular match is set to be played on Pitch No. 5 of this venue. It was on this very pitch that the Gujarat Titans set a target of 210 runs against Delhi, ultimately securing a victory by a narrow margin of just one run.
The implication is clear: from a batting perspective, the pitch is quite favourable. Four matches have been played at this venue during the 2025 IPL season. Furthermore, the average first-innings score here has stood at 197 runs. Given these conditions, another high-scoring contest could well be on the cards.
What Will the Weather Be Like During the Match?
The weather in Delhi is expected to remain quite hot during the match. The maximum daytime temperature could soar as high as 43 degrees Celsius, while the minimum is likely to hover around 27 degrees. A heatwave warning has also been issued for the day. However, the weather may cool down slightly during the evening hours. There is absolutely no likelihood of rain occurring during the match.
Check out the Probable Playing Elevens 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 Eleven
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.
