Match Preview: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 25, IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 25 of IPL 2025 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, are desperate to climb from eighth place, with just one win in five games after a recent loss to Mumbai Indians. DC, under Jake Fraser-McGurk, sit third with three wins from five, buoyed by a convincing victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad. This evening clash pits RCB’s star-studded batting against DC’s potent all-round strength, promising a high-stakes showdown.
RCB need a turnaround at home, while DC aim to solidify their top-four spot. With contrasting fortunes, this match could be a defining moment.
Head-to-Head Stats RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
– Matches Played: 32
– RCB Won: 17
– DC Won: 14
– No Result: 1
RCB lead the rivalry, but DC have won four of the last five encounters, including a 25-run victory in IPL 2024. RCB will look to reclaim dominance at home.
Match Details RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
– Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
– Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
– Time: 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
– Match Number: 25 of IPL 2025
Live Streaming RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
– TV Broadcast: Star Sports Network (India)
– Online Streaming: JioCinema app and website (India)
– International: Regional IPL broadcasters (e.g., Sky Sports UK, Willow TV USA)
Watch live on Star Sports or stream free on JioCinema in India; international viewers can tune into local partners.
Probable Playing XI RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
1. Virat Kohli
2. Faf du Plessis (c)
3. Will Jacks
4. Rajat Patidar
5. Glenn Maxwell
6. Cameron Green
7. Dinesh Karthik (wk)
8. Mahipal Lomror
9. Reece Topley
10. Mohammed Siraj
11. Yash Dayal
– Impact Player Options: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suyash Prabhudessai
Delhi Capitals
1. Jake Fraser-McGurk (c)
2. David Warner
3. Prithvi Shaw
4. Tristan Stubbs
5. Harry Brook
6. Abishek Porel (wk)
7. Axar Patel
8. Kuldeep Yadav
9. Anrich Nortje
10. Mukesh Kumar
11. Ishant Sharma
– Impact Player Options: Lizaad Williams, Shai Hope
Key Players RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
– Virat Kohli: 203 runs this season, RCB’s batting backbone.
– Mohammed Siraj: 6 wickets, crucial for early breakthroughs.
– Glenn Maxwell: All-round impact (112 runs, 4 wickets) needed to fire.
Delhi Capitals
– Jake Fraser-McGurk: 167 runs, leading DC with aggression.
– Kuldeep Yadav: 9 wickets at 7.12 economy, a middle-overs threat.
– Axar Patel: 5 wickets, 89 runs, key all-rounder.
Pitch Report RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
M Chinnaswamy Stadium is a batting paradise, with an average first-innings score of 190 in IPL games. Of 95 matches, chasing teams have won 51 times. The small boundaries and flat track favor high scores, though pacers get some bounce early. Dew in this night game could aid the side batting second.
Weather Report RCB vs DC Match 24 IPL 2025
Bengaluru on April 9, 2025, will see 27°C highs, cooling to 22°C by night. Partly cloudy skies, 60% humidity, and a chance of dew are expected, with no rain forecast, ensuring a full match.
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### Match Prediction
RCB’s home advantage and Kohli’s form give them hope, but their bowling has leaked runs. DC’s balanced attack, with Kuldeep and Nortje, and Fraser-McGurk’s explosiveness make them favorites. The key battle is RCB’s batsmen vs. DC’s spinners on a flat track.
If RCB post 200+, they could defend with Siraj firing. DC, however, excel in chases, and dew may tilt it their way. Form favors DC.
Prediction: Delhi Capitals to win narrowly, likely chasing 190-200.
This Bengaluru blockbuster could shift RCB’s season or boost DC’s surge. Will RCB roar back, or will DC prevail? Tune in to see!
