RCB vs DC, Match 26 of IPL 2026, is at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru on April 18 at 3:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are second in the table with 8 points and have won three of their four home games this season.
Kohli leads with 442 runs at an average of 49.11. Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold a 70% win rate at Chinnaswamy in the last 10 matches against all teams.
Delhi Capitals are at 30% here. Pace bowlers dominate at 76% of wickets, which is the key selection filter for this game.
RCB vs DC Match Preview
Royal Challengers Bengaluru, second in the table and dominant at Chinnaswamy, host a Delhi Capitals side that has lost 2 in a row and needs a win to stay in the top four.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, 26th Match |
| Date | 18 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Day/Night) |
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Umpires | Abhijit Bhattacharya, Bhavesh Patel |
| TV Umpire | KN Ananthapadmanabhan |
| Match Referee | Prakash Bhatt |
Dream11 Team for RCB vs DC
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
A high-scoring venue where pace bowlers dominate with 76% of wickets and chasers win 53% of the time.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Pitch Type | Flat and fast; short boundaries make every shot count |
| Bat First Win Rate | 41% |
| Chase Win Rate | 53% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 170 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 151 |
| Highest Total at Venue | 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Lowest Total at Venue | 48/3 (over limit) |
| Highest Successful Chase | 213/9 by Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Lowest Defended | 106/2 by Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Pace vs Spin (Last 10) | Pace: 78 wkts (76%) | Spin: 25 wkts (24%) |
| Total IPL Matches at Venue | 105 |
| RCB’s IPL 2026 Home Results | Won vs SRH (203/4), Won vs CSK (250/3), Won vs LSG (149/5) |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28.8 degrees C |
| Weather | Partly sunny |
| Humidity | 52% |
| Rain Chance | 1% |
| Dew Factor | Possible in the evening session under lights |
| Overall | Good conditions; pace bowlers are the priority picks here |
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head in IPL
Royal Challengers Bengaluru lead 20-12 from 33 meetings and hold a 6-4 advantage in the last 10, with an 8-5 record at this home venue specifically.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Total IPL Meetings | 33 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins | 20 |
| Delhi Capitals Wins | 12 |
| No Result / Tied | 1 NR, 1 Tied (RCB won Super Over, 2013) |
| Last 10 Meetings | RCB lead 6-4 |
| At Chinnaswamy (all-time) | RCB lead 8-5 (1 NR, 1 Tied) |
| RCB Highest Score | 215 (all-time) |
| DC Highest Score | 196 (all-time) |
| RCB Lowest Score | 137 |
| DC Lowest Score | 95 |
| Last Meeting | RCB won by 6 wickets with 9 balls remaining (27 Apr 2025) |
| DC’s Last Win vs RCB | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets (10 Apr 2025) |
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Key Players to Watch
Players ranked by recent performance stats heading into Match 26.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | 10 | 442 runs | Avg 49.11 | 158.42 |
| Rajat Patidar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Batter | 10 | 306 runs | Avg 38.25 | 184.33 |
| KL Rahul | Delhi Capitals | Batter | 10 | 327 runs | Avg 36.33 | 151.38 |
| Sameer Rizvi | Delhi Capitals | All-rounder | 7 | 263 runs | Avg 65.75 | 156.54 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowler | 10 | 12 wkts | Econ 9.82 | 19.00 |
| Axar Patel | Delhi Capitals | All-rounder | 7 | 7 wkts | Econ 7.64 | 21.42 |
| Mukesh Kumar | Delhi Capitals | Bowler | 8 | 7 wkts | Econ 10.91 | 23.57 |
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