RCB vs DC — All-Time IPL Stats, Head-to-Head & Record

RCB vs DC — The All-Time IPL Stats Picture

When Royal Challengers Bangalore take on Delhi Capitals, two contrasting IPL stories collide. Bangalore remain one of IPL's most-followed franchises, with a Kohli-led batting core and an explosive top order. Delhi counter with young Indian core, Pant as a match-winner, strong overseas pace. Across 31 matches stretching back to 2008, this rivalry has produced finals, last-ball thrillers, and statement performances on both sides.

This is the complete RCB vs DC all-time stats comparison — head-to-head record, trophy count, top run-scorers, top wicket-takers, biggest wins, and a clear verdict on who has the better overall IPL record heading into IPL 2026.

RCB vs DC Head-to-Head Record

Stat	RCB	DC
Total Matches	31	31
Wins	18	13
No Result	0	0
Win % (H2H)	58.1%	41.9%

Royal Challengers Bangalore dominate the head-to-head, winning 18 of the 31 matches against Delhi Capitals.

The numbers tell only part of the story. Bangalore's edge comes from most followed franchise, while Delhi have leaned on young Indian core. When these sides meet, the team that controls the powerplay overs typically controls the result — particularly at neutral venues where neither side enjoys home conditions.

For deeper context, see the complete IPL head-to-head records guide.

Trophy Count — RCB vs DC

Neither franchise has lifted the IPL trophy. Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals are still chasing their first title.

Royal Challengers Bangalore — 0 IPL titles

Delhi Capitals — 0 IPL titles

For the full list of trophyless franchises and the IPL champions list, see IPL records and all-time stats.

Finals & Playoffs Record

Team	Finals Played	Titles
RCB	3	0
DC	1	0

Royal Challengers Bangalore have reached more IPL finals (3 vs 1) — a marker of long-term consistency that Delhi Capitals have not yet matched.

Top Run-Scorers — RCB vs DC All-Time

Royal Challengers Bangalore — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Virat Kohli	240+	7,800+	38	132
AB de Villiers	154+	4,491+	41	158.3
Chris Gayle	85+	3,163+	41	152
Rajat Patidar	60+	1,900+	36	145
Glenn Maxwell	50+	1,500+	30	150

Delhi Capitals — All-Time Top Run-Scorers:

Player	Matches	Runs	Average	Strike Rate
Rishabh Pant	100+	3,000+	35	148
Shikhar Dhawan	80+	2,700+	36	130
David Warner	50+	1,700+	38	138
Prithvi Shaw	65+	1,500+	24.5	145
Shreyas Iyer	70+	1,900+	30	125

Virat Kohli leads the Bangalore run charts with over 7,800 IPL runs. Rishabh Pant is Delhi's leading run-getter with 3,000+ runs. In direct head-to-heads, both have produced match-defining innings against the opposition, but the wider story is depth — a settled top order built over multiple seasons.

Top Wicket-Takers — RCB vs DC All-Time

Royal Challengers Bangalore — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Yuzvendra Chahal	113+	139+	22.5	7.7
Mohammed Siraj	90+	95+	27	8.4
Harshal Patel	65+	95+	22	8.5
Josh Hazlewood	30+	40+	23	8

Delhi Capitals — All-Time Top Wicket-Takers:

Player	Matches	Wickets	Average	Economy
Kagiso Rabada	60+	90+	19.5	8.2
Amit Mishra	100+	110+	23.5	7.4
Anrich Nortje	35+	50+	22	8.4
Khaleel Ahmed	50+	55+	27.5	8.6

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Bangalore wicket charts. Kagiso Rabada is Delhi's most successful bowler. The death-overs duel between these two attacks — particularly in the 18th and 19th overs — has decided more RCB-vs-DC matches than any other single phase of play.

For more on the most wickets in IPL history and most sixes in IPL history, see the dedicated record trackers.

Captains & Icon Players

Team	Current Captain	Icon Player
RCB	Rajat Patidar	Virat Kohli
DC	Axar Patel	Rishabh Pant

Virat remains the face of Bangalore, even as Rajat Patidar takes captaincy responsibilities forward. For Delhi, Rishabh stays the franchise icon, with Axar Patel handling captaincy duties.

Home Venues & Conditions

Royal Challengers Bangalore — Home: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore. Known to fans simply as Chinnaswamy, this venue is the highest-scoring ground in IPL history with short boundaries and a true bat-friendly surface.

Delhi Capitals — Home: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Delhi's home advantage at Kotla is built around the strengths of their squad.

For the complete venue breakdown, see the IPL 2026 complete venue guide.

RCB vs DC in IPL 2026

The two teams meet twice in IPL 2026 — once at Chinnaswamy and once at Kotla. Based on form coming into the season:

• RCB's strength: most followed franchise, Kohli + AB-era highlights, explosive top order.
• RCB's weakness: 1 title in 18 seasons (won 2025), brittle bowling attack across history, brittle bowling attack, choke history in finals.
• DC's strength: young Indian core, Pant as a match-winner, strong overseas pace.
• DC's weakness: never won the title, recent rebuilding cycles, captaincy churn.

For complete fantasy picks and Dream11 strategy across IPL 2026, see Dream11 captain picks for all IPL 2026 matches.

The Verdict — RCB or DC?

Royal Challengers Bangalore have the better all-time IPL record. They lead the head-to-head 18-13, have a stronger long-term win rate, and have generally been the more consistent franchise across IPL history.

That does not mean Delhi Capitals are without their own claim. young Indian core gives them upside in any single matchup. But across all available IPL data, the Bangalore edge is real.

Related Reading

• IPL all-time records and stats
• IPL head-to-head records — complete guide
• MI vs CSK — the all-time IPL comparison
• KKR vs PBKS — the all-time IPL comparison
• IPL 2026 complete teams and schedule guide
• Most sixes in IPL history
• Most wickets in IPL history

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RCB vs DC head-to-head record?

RCB lead DC 18-13 in 31 matches. RCB have a 58.1% win rate and DC have a 41.9% win rate in this fixture.

Who has won more IPL trophies — RCB or DC?

Royal Challengers Bangalore have 0 IPL titles. Delhi Capitals have 0 IPL titles. Both franchises have the same number of IPL titles.

Who is RCB's all-time top run-scorer?

Virat Kohli leads the Royal Challengers Bangalore run charts with over 7,800 IPL runs at an average around 38.

Who is DC's all-time top run-scorer?

Rishabh Pant leads the Delhi Capitals run charts with over 3,000 IPL runs at an average around 35.

Who is RCB's all-time top wicket-taker?

Yuzvendra Chahal leads the Royal Challengers Bangalore wicket charts with over 139 IPL wickets at an economy of 7.7.

Who is DC's all-time top wicket-taker?

Kagiso Rabada leads the Delhi Capitals wicket charts with over 90 IPL wickets at an economy of 8.2.

When do RCB and DC play in IPL 2026?

RCB and DC face each other twice in IPL 2026 — once at Chinnaswamy and once at Kotla. For the complete schedule, see the IPL 2026 schedule and fixtures.