RCB vs DC, IPL 2026 Match 26: Head-to-Head, pitch report and predicted playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of IPL 2026 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 18. RCB are in strong form, while DC are looking to bounce back after recent losses. This match is important for both teams.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru are playing very well this season. They have won 4 out of their 5 matches and are currently in 2nd place with 8 points. In their last match, they bowled out Lucknow Super Giants for 146 runs. Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Rasikh Salam were excellent with the ball. Virat Kohli has been in great form with 228 runs in 5 matches and is currently holding the orange cap. RCB will look to continue their winning run at home.

Delhi Capitals have had a mixed season so far. They have won 2 and lost 2 matches and are currently in 5th place with 4 points. They lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings while chasing 213 runs. Tristan Stubbs scored 60, but the team could not win. DC will need better performance in both batting and bowling to get back to winning ways.

RCB vs DC: Head-to-Head Record

Matches Played: 34
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 20
Delhi Capitals Won: 12
Tied: 1
No Result: 1

RCB vs DC: Pitch Report

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is good for batting, as seen in IPL 2026. Fast bowlers may get some help early with the new ball if they bowl in the right areas. Once batters settle, they can score big runs because of the even bounce. Spinners are unlikely to get much support. A first innings score of around 185 to 190 is expected here.

RCB vs DC: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Suyash Sharma

Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal

Delhi Capitals (DC):

Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Auqib Nabi Dar, Vipraj Nigam, Lungi Ngidi, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar

Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi