A confident Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will return to action as they host the in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday, April 10.
The Capitals are riding a wave of momentum with three consecutive wins, making life smooth for new skipper Axar Patel. With Mitchell Starc, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Ashutosh Sharma all firing, DC look well-balanced. While Jake Fraser-McGurk is still finding his rhythm, the emergence of Vipraj Nigam has strengthened their spin department, giving them plenty of options heading into this clash.
RCB, on the other hand, have dropped just one match this season — a defeat that came at home against Gujarat Titans. While they’ve looked solid overall, their underwhelming record at home remains a concern. That’s one factor they’ll hope to overcome as they look to halt DC’s winning run.
Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is expected to be a paradise for batters. While the previous match saw a flurry of wickets, this one is shaping up to be a high-scoring affair. With a hint of grass likely to remain, pacers could find some early movement.
Weather Forecast
As always in Bengaluru, weather remains a factor. On the eve of the match, forecasts suggest a 47% to 57% chance of rain during the first two hours of play, with cloudy skies likely to hover over the stadium.
Head-to-Head
In terms of head-to-head battles, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have the upper hand, winning 19 out of 30 IPL matches against Delhi Capitals, who’ve claimed victory 11 times.
Where to watch
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed exclusively on the JioHotstar app and website.
Match Prediction
Both sides look strong on paper, but at the Chinnaswamy, it’s often the batting firepower that tips the scales — and that gives RCB a slight edge heading into this contest.