IPL 2026, Match 26: RCB vs DC weather report, stadium stats and predicted playing XIs

IPL 2026 Match 26 will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals on the 18th of April at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB has been one of the best teams this season, excelling in both batting and bowling. Their top order has been getting runs regularly and will get more confidence playing at their home ground.

On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have had an inconsistent season thus far. They have shown some solid performance, although they have not been able to maintain consistency. With players like David Miller and Tristan Stubbs in their squad, DC have the capability to take on any team. They will aim to perform better and will try to defeat a tough RCB team.

RCB vs DC: Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru on Saturday afternoon is expected to be clear and humid, without any threat of rainfall during the match. Since it is a daytime game, it may feel quite hot. The temperature is expected to stay between 28 and 30 °C under mostly clear skies.

RCB vs DC: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats (T20s)

• Matches played: 105
  
• Average 1st innings score: 170
  
• Average 2nd innings score: 151
  
• Win batting first: 41%
  
• Win bowling first: 53%
  
• Highest total: 287/3 (SRH vs RCB)
  
• Lowest total: 48/3 (KKR vs SRH)
  
• Highest chase: 213/9 (LSG vs RCB)
  
• Lowest total defended: 106/2 (CSK vs RCB)

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

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