RCB vs DC Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals lock horns in a table-toppers clash in the IPL 2025 as they meet at the Garden City today (Thursday, April 10).
After three wins in three matches, DC remain the only unbeaten team this season with six points. RCB have also won three matches and sit 3rd in the table.

Historically, RCB has had the upper hand against DC. As of April 2025, the two teams have faced each other 31 times in the IPL, with RCB winning 18 matches and DC securing 11 victories. At the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, RCB have won 7 out of 12 encounters against DC.
In this high-stakes match, several players are expected to make significant impacts. For RCB, Virat Kohli's consistent top-order performances are crucial. Liam Livingstone's aggressive middle-order batting can change the game's dynamics, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar's experience in the bowling department adds depth. On the DC side, KL Rahul's form at the top will be vital, while Tristan Stubbs' versatility in the middle order provides stability. Mitchell Starc's pace and precision can pose challenges for RCB's batting lineup.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Mohit Rathee, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Suyash Sharma
Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Karun Nair, Mohit Sharma, Dushmantha Chameera, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Vipraj Nigam, Madhav Tiwari
Considering the current form and team compositions, RCB appears to have a slight advantage, especially with the home-ground support at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, DC's dynamic lineup is capable of turning the tables. The outcome may hinge on the toss; the team bowling first could have a strategic edge.
RCB should focus on leveraging their strong batting lineup to set or chase a formidable total. Early wickets, particularly that of KL Rahul, will be crucial to disrupt DC's momentum. DC, on the other hand, needs to capitalize on their bowling strength, with Mitchell Starc leading the attack to contain RCB's top order. Utilizing spin options in the middle overs could also be effective against RCB's aggressive batters.
RCB vs DC Who will Win - Royal Challengers Bengaluru