Prime-time pressure lands in Delhi. Delhi Capitals sit on 6 points from 7 matches and need a fast turnaround after conceding 265 in their last game.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru arrive with 10 points from 7 matches and have won five times already, including a fresh victory over Gujarat Titans.
These sides already met this season, where DC chased 179 in Bengaluru to win by 6 wickets. Form favors RCB, recent revenge belongs to DC, and the table pressure is real.
This DC vs RCB Match 39 Dream11 Prediction breaks down the biggest talking points
Match Preview: DC vs RCB
One team wants recovery. The other wants control near the top.
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Series | Indian Premier League 2026 |
| Match Days | 27 April 2026 |
| Match Type | Night T20 |
Dream11 Team DC vs RCB Match 39
IPL 2026 Form Guide Before Match 39
DC needs consistency. RCB looks like a genuine contender.
| Stat | DC vs RCB |
|---|---|
| Current Rank and Points | DC: #7 | 6 pts from 7 games |
| RCB Current Rank and Points | RCB: #2 | 10 pts from 7 games |
| DC Recent Form | L, L, W, L, L |
| RCB Recent Form | W, L, W, W, L |
| DC Top Batter | KL Rahul – 357 runs |
| RCB Top Batter | Virat Kohli – 328 runs |
| DC Top Wicket Taker | Axar Patel – 7 wickets |
| RCB Top Wicket Taker | Bhuvneshwar Kumar – 11 wickets |
Delhi has lost four of its last five matches and needs a strong home response. RCB have won three of their last four and continue to look balanced with bat and ball.
With a four-point gap between the teams, this game can tighten or widen the playoff race quickly.
Head-to-Head Record: DC vs RCB
This rivalry has been competitive, but Bengaluru has had the better numbers.
| Category | Stats |
|---|---|
| Last 10 Meetings | RCB 6 – 4 DC |
| Recent 2026 Meeting | DC won by 6 wickets |
| DC Highest Score (given data) | 179 chase in 2026 meeting |
| RCB Highest Score (given data) | 187 |
| No Result Mentioned | None in the provided matchup sample |
In the last 10 meetings, RCB led 6-4, showing a narrow but clear edge. But Delhi already beat them earlier this season in Bengaluru, chasing 179 with one ball left.
That result gives DC belief, while RCB knows this is a chance to hit back immediately.
DC vs RCB Last 5 Meetings
Recent IPL results between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
| Date | Result |
|---|---|
| 18 Apr 2026 | DC won by 6 wickets |
| 27 Apr 2025 | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Apr 2025 | DC won by 6 wickets |
| 12 May 2024 | RCB won by 47 runs |
| 06 May 2023 | DC won by 7 wickets |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report for DC vs RCB
Delhi has become a run-fest venue where totals can disappear fast.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 100 |
| Win Bat First | 46% |
| Win Bowl First | 51% |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Highest Total | 278/3 |
| Lowest Total | 44/2 |
| Highest Chased | 265/4 |
| Lowest Defended | 118/4 |
| Pace vs Spin | Pace 60% | Spin 40% |
| Condition | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 35.3°C |
| Weather | Hazy sunshine |
| Humidity | 21% |
| Rain Chance | 0% |
| Overall | Dry evening, batting-friendly surface |
The last match here saw PBKS chase 265 against Delhi, which tells you how dangerous this ground can be for bowlers. The average first innings score is 172, but strong batting units can go much higher.
Pacers have taken 60% of wickets recently, so new-ball overs may be crucial.
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Key Players to Watch in DC vs RCB
This contest is loaded with star batters and experienced bowlers.
| Player | Team | Role | Mat | Runs/Wkts | Avg/Econ | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KL Rahul | DC | Batter | 10 | 515 runs | Avg 64.38 | 182.62 |
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | Batter | 10 | 306 runs | Avg 51 | 153.76 |
| Virat Kohli | RCB | Batter | 10 | 437 runs | Avg 48.56 | 157.19 |
| Phil Salt | RCB | Batter | 9 | 304 runs | Avg 38 | 173.71 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | Bowler | 10 | 10 wkts | Econ 9.54 | 21 |
| Mukesh Kumar | DC | Bowler | 9 | 8 wkts | Econ 11.27 | 24.75 |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | Bowler | 10 | 15 wkts | Econ 8.74 | 15.2 |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | All-rounder | 10 | 10 wkts | Econ 8.47 | 19.2 |
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