Clash of Titans: High-flying Delhi Capitals Take on Power-packed RCB at the Chinnaswamy
IPL 2025 is heating up as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) lock horns with the unbeaten Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 24 at the iconic M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Thursday, April 10. With both teams in fiery form, expect a thrilling contest full of runs, drama, and high-octane action.
Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals, Match 24, IPL 2025 |
|---|---|
| Venue | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Date & Time | Thursday, April 10, 2025, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Broadcast | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioCinema & Hotstar (App & Website) |
Recent Form & Key Highlights
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Wins: 3 of 4 matches so far
- Last Match: Beat Mumbai Indians by 12 runs at the Wankhede
- Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar slammed half-centuries
- Krunal Pandya picked 4 wickets
- Team Total: 221/5
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Unbeaten in IPL 2025 so far (3 wins)
- Captain Axar Patel leading brilliantly
- KL Rahul opened and scored a crucial 50 vs CSK
- Abishek Porel and Tristan Stubbs contributed vital cameos
- Restricted CSK to 158/5 after scoring 183/6
M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The Bengaluru pitch is known to be batter-friendly, with an average 1st innings score of 178. Out of 92 IPL matches, chasing teams have won 50 while batting first has succeeded 41 times.
- IPL 2025 So Far: Only 1 match at this venue
- RCB: 169/8 vs GT
- GT chased the total in just 17.5 overs
Expect fireworks with the bat and dew playing a role later on.
Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches | RCB Wins | DC Wins | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 19 | 11 | 1 |
- First-Ever Match: April 30, 2008
- Most Recent: May 12, 2024
Predicted Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Philip Salt
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (C)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (WK)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk / Faf du Plessis
- KL Rahul (WK)
- Abishek Porel
- Axar Patel (C)
- Sameer Rizvi
- Tristan Stubbs
- Ashutosh Sharma
- Vipraj Nigam
- Mitchell Starc
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Mohit Sharma
- Impact Player: Mukesh Kumar
Probable Best Performers
Batter to Watch: Rajat Patidar
- 161 runs in 4 innings
- Average: 40.25 | Strike Rate: 175.00
- Scored 64 (32) with 5 fours and 4 sixes vs MI
Leading from the front, Patidar is in top form and will be crucial to RCB’s plans.
Bowler to Watch: Mitchell Starc
- 9 wickets in 3 matches
- Includes a five-wicket haul vs SRH
- Dominant in both powerplay and death overs
A genuine match-winner, Starc’s spell could tilt the game.
Match Prediction & Scenarios
Scenario 1:
- RCB win toss and bowl
- DC Powerplay: 60-70
- DC Total: 200-210
- Predicted Winner: Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Scenario 2:
- DC win toss and bowl
- RCB Powerplay: 65-75
- RCB Total: 205-215
- Predicted Winner: Delhi Capitals
Final Take
With both teams boasting firepower and form, Match 24 of IPL 2025 promises to be a blockbuster. RCB will rely on Kohli and Patidar’s consistency, while DC’s unbeaten run and Starc’s lethal bowling give them an edge.
Disclaimer: This article is based on current form, statistical analysis, and the author’s understanding of the game. Match outcomes in T20 cricket can be highly unpredictable. Readers are advised to use their own judgment and analysis before forming any conclusions or engaging in any decision-making activities related to the match.
