Delhi Capitals will face Royal Challengers Bangalore in the 39th match of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium in New Delhi. RCB comes into this game as one of the most in-form teams, while DC is under pressure after consecutive defeats. These fantasy cricket tips for IPL 2026 will help you make a strong Dream11 prediction.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru have been one of the best teams this season, winning five of their seven matches. Their batting unit has been the biggest strength, with Virat Kohli leading the run charts and consistently providing strong starts. Rajat Patidar and Tim David have added strength to the middle order, which has helped the team chase the big target. However, Phil Salt’s injury has slightly disturbed their top-order balance.
Delhi Capitals are struggling to maintain consistency and are currently at the bottom of the table. Despite strong individual performances, they have not been able to produce a complete team effort. KL Rahul has been in great form, including a record-breaking innings, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav have led the bowling attack well. However, their death bowling has been a major concern, as seen in their recent failure to defend a huge score.
matching details
| match | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bangalore |
| tournament | indian premier league 2026 |
| venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| date | 27 April 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) and 2:00 PM (GMT) |
pitch report
Arun Jaitley Stadium has become a high-scoring venue in IPL 2026. The pitch is flat with consistent bounce, making it ideal for batsmen.
The average first innings score is around 210-220, and scores above 250 have also been chased here. Short boundaries and fast outfield make scoring easy. There is a possibility of dew in the second innings, which will benefit the teams chasing the target. The captain who wins the toss is likely to bowl first.
Top players will be kept an eye on in this match
1. Virat Kohli (RCB)
Kohli has been the most consistent batsman with over 300 runs this season. His record against DC is excellent, making him a safe captaincy option for fantasy teams.
2. KL Rahul (DC)
Rahul has been in incredible form and has played a record-breaking innings recently. His ability to anchor and add pace makes him a favorite player, especially on his home ground.
3. Axar Patel (DC)
Akshar performs well with both bat and ball. His economical bowling and ability to take wickets in the middle overs makes him a prime fantasy asset.
DC vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Team
- wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, KL Rahul
- batsmen: Virat Kohli, Tristan Stubbs, Rajat Patidar, David Miller
- all rounder: Akshar Patel, Krunal Pandya
- bowlers:Kuldeep Yadav, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- captain:Virat Kohli
- vice captain: Akshar Patel
With both the teams having strong batting lineups, this match is expected to be another high-scoring thriller. For your Dream11 predictions in IPL 2026, focus on the top-order batsmen and all-rounders.
