Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will meet in the 46th match of IPL 2025 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi on Sunday evening. Both teams have a chance to leapfrog Gujarat Titans and secure the top spot in the standings.

DC’s Strong Performance Under Axar Patel

Delhi Capitals have been impressive this season. Under Axar Patel’s leadership, they are second on the points table, with six wins from eight matches. This gives them 12 points. Both their batters and bowlers have been performing consistently. In fact, DC won their last match against RCB in Bengaluru, and they will be eager to replicate that success.

RCB’s Comeback with Virat Kohli and Strong Bowling

On the other hand, RCB is also in good form. They come into this match with back-to-back wins against Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Rajasthan Royals (RR). Currently, they are in third place with six wins from nine matches, and also have 12 points. Virat Kohli leads the batting line-up, with support from the other players.

Furthermore, RCB’s bowling attack has been excellent. Josh Hazlewood, in particular, has been outstanding, taking 16 wickets from nine matches. Unlike in previous seasons, RCB has turned around many matches thanks to their strong bowling at critical moments. As a result, they are well-placed to finish in the top two.

Exciting Match Ahead

This upcoming match promises to be a thrilling contest. In the previous encounter between the two teams, KL Rahul led DC to a six-wicket victory. As a result, Virat Kohli will be keen to get revenge on his home ground. With the top spot at stake, both teams will give their best.

DC vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record

Looking at their head-to-head record, RCB has had the upper hand. They have won 19 out of the 32 matches played between the two teams. Additionally, one match ended in no result. At the Arun Jaitley Stadium, RCB has been dominant, winning six out of ten matches.

Pitch Report

The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium typically favors batting at the start. However, it slows down as the game progresses. This is a common feature of the Kotla surface. Furthermore, the smaller boundaries make it easier for players to hit big shots.

Weather Report

The weather in Delhi will be extremely hot. The maximum temperature will reach 42°C, with a minimum of 28°C. Even in the evening, the temperature will remain high, staying in the 30s.

Predicted Playing XIs

Delhi Capitals (DC): Abishek Porel, Faf du Plessis, Karun Nair, KL Rahul (wk), Axar Patel (c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Dushmantha Chameera

Impact Sub: Mukesh Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal Impact Sub: Suyash Sharma