Match Preview – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals( RCB vs DC ), Dream11 Prediction, IPL, 26th Match. Who Will Win, On April 18, 2026

Match Details:

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals( RCB vs DC ), 26th Match, Indian Premier League, 2026
• Date and Time: April 18,  10:00 am GMT / 04:00 pm BD / 03:30 pm local time
• Venue: M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

RCB vs DC Tips & Match Prediction:

Who will win the toss? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Who will win the match? – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Preview:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru( RCB ) is set to face Delhi Capitals( DC ) in their 26th match during the Indian Premier League( IPL ) 2026. This match is scheduled to take place at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday, April 18.

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RCB vs DC Possible Playing XI:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Abhinandan Singh, Josh Hazlewood.

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul(w), Pathum Nissanka, Nitish Rana, Axar Patel(c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.

RCB vs DC Recent 5 Match Performance:

RCB vs DC Head-To-Head Records:

RCB vs DC Toss Prediction:

We’re hoping the team wins the toss and chooses to bowl first.

RCB vs DC Pitch Report:

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is traditionally one of the most batting‑friendly surfaces in world cricket, known for its flat deck, true bounce and short square boundaries that favour stroke play right from the start. In T20s and ODIs, high totals are common, with teams regularly scoring around 180–200 in T20s and 280+ in ODIs when batting first. The quick outfield also boosts the scoring rate, making it a haven for power hitters who can clear the ropes easily. While pacers may get a bit of early movement under lights and spinners can extract turn as the surface wears, bowlers generally need excellent discipline and variations (like slower balls and cutters) to curb runs. Evening matches often see dew settling in, which makes gripping the ball tougher and can give an edge to teams chasing later in the game. Overall, it’s a wicket that favors aggressive batting but still offers opportunities for smart bowling tactics to make an impact.

RCB vs DC Weather Report:

At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the weather on April 18 around 03:30 PM local time is expected to be hot and mostly sunny. Afternoon temperatures should hover around 34–36°C, with moderate humidity making it feel slightly warmer on the field. Skies are likely to remain clear to partly sunny, and the chance of rain is very low, ensuring uninterrupted cricket action. A light breeze may blow across the ground, offering slight relief from the heat, but overall conditions will remain warm. Such weather generally helps the pitch stay dry and batting-friendly, which could support high scoring during the match.

Expected Scores:

1st Innings Expected Score: 180 – 200 runs

2nd Innings Expected Score: 170 – 190 runs

Key Notes:

Batting-friendly pitch that supports stroke play and big hitting.
Short boundaries increase the chances of sixes, especially in the middle and death overs.

Afternoon heat may make it slightly challenging for bowlers to maintain control.

Powerplay scoring could reach around 50–60 runs if openers start aggressively.

Spinners in middle overs may play a key role in slowing down the run rate.

Teams generally look to score 90+ runs in the last 10 overs on this ground.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals Full Squad:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Tim David, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Salam Dar, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Yash Dayal, Nuwan Thushara, Venkatesh Iyer, Jacob Duffy, Mangesh Yadav, Jordan Cox, Vihaan Malhotra, Kanishk Chouhan, Abhinandan Singh, Vicky Ostwal, Satvik Deswal

Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Ashutosh Sharma, Madhav Tiwari, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mitchell Starc, Tripurana Vijay, David Miller, Auqib Nabi Dar, Pathum Nissanka, Lungi Ngidi, Kyle Jamieson, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, Sahil Parakh, Prithvi Shaw, Vipraj Nigam, T Natarajan