Match 29Batting Pitch
RCBRoyal Challengers Bengaluru
VS
DCDelhi Capitals
Sunday, 19 April 2026 02:00 pm IST M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
Captain (2x)
Virat Kohli
Score: 96.7Form: 85/100Credits: 10.5
In red-hot formExcellent venue record at ChinnaswamyThrives on batting pitchesHigh ceiling (95 pts recent best)
Vice-Captain (1.5x)
Rishabh Pant
Score: 93.1Form: 80/100Credits: 10
In red-hot formGood venue record at ChinnaswamyThrives on batting pitchesVery consistent scorerHigh ceiling (85 pts recent best)WK bonus (catch/stumping pts)
Top 5 Must-Pick Players
CBatter
Virat Kohli
RCB · 10.5 Cr
Score96.7
Avg (L5)72 pts
7588429562
VCWK-Batter
Rishabh Pant
DC · 10 Cr
Score93.1
Avg (L5)64 pts
7255854268
3All-rounder
Glenn Maxwell
RCB · 9 Cr
Score88.8
Avg (L5)50 pts
3872158542
4All-rounder
Axar Patel
DC · 9 Cr
Score86.5
Avg (L5)60 pts
5868457255
5Batter
Faf du Plessis
RCB · 9 Cr
Score84.3
Avg (L5)52 pts
4862357245
Full Player Rankings
| # | Player | Team | Role | Credits | Form | Venue | Pitch | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Virat Kohli | | Batter | 10.5 | 85 | 22.5 | 19.5 | 96.7 |
| VC | Rishabh Pant | | WK-Batter | 10 | 80 | 18 | 19.5 | 93.1 |
| 3 | Glenn Maxwell | | All-rounder | 9 | 62 | 21 | 19.5 | 88.8 |
| 4 | Axar Patel | | All-rounder | 9 | 78 | 15 | 15 | 86.5 |
| 5 | Faf du Plessis | | Batter | 9 | 68 | 19.5 | 18 | 84.3 |
| 6 | David Warner | | Batter | 9.5 | 68 | 18 | 18 | 83.3 |
| 7 | Kuldeep Yadav | | Bowler | 9 | 82 | 15 | 12 | 80.5 |
| 8 | Josh Hazlewood | | Bowler | 9 | 78 | 16.5 | 12 | 80.2 |
| 9 | Mohammed Siraj | | Bowler | 9 | 72 | 18 | 12 | 78.5 |
| 10 | Anrich Nortje | | Bowler | 8.5 | 72 | 15 | 13.5 | 77.3 |
Pitch Report — Chinnaswamy
Batting PitchAvg 1st Innings: 185-200
Chinnaswamy remains the flattest batting track. Short boundaries and minimal swing make this a batter's paradise. Expect 200+ totals under lights.
Toss Advice
Bowl first. The dew factor at Chinnaswamy is extreme, making chasing significantly easier.
Head-to-Head Record
18
RCB wins
in 28 matches
10
DC wins
Last 5 results:
RCBDCRCBRCBDC
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have dominated Delhi Capitals with 18 wins in 28 matches. Virat Kohli's consistency against DC and RCB's explosive batting at Chinnaswamy have been the key factors in this rivalry.
RCB vs DC — Match Preview
RCB host DC at the Chinnaswamy in a match featuring some of the biggest names in Indian cricket. Kohli vs Kuldeep Yadav is a matchup that has delivered drama over the years. Fraser-McGurk's explosive batting at this small ground could be the X-factor.
Why Watch This Match
- Kohli vs Kuldeep — chess match between bat and wrist spin
- Fraser-McGurk at Chinnaswamy — short boundaries, maximum sixes
- Rishabh Pant vs Siraj — Test rivalry spills into IPL
- Both teams fighting for top-4 position