Battle for supremacy between RCB and Capitals  

Betting Odds

Our Predictions 

• Delhi Capitals have odds of 1.87 to hit most fours in the game  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru have odds of 1.97 to hit most fours in the game  
• Delhi Capitals have odds of 1.91 to hit most sixes in the game  
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru have odds of 2.07 to hit most sixes in the game  

MATCH PREVIEW     

It is that stage in the Indian Premier League 2025, where a few teams have strengthened their claim for a place in the playoffs. The Delhi Capitals will face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 46th match as both teams look to put themselves at the top of the points table. The Royal Challengers defeated the Rajasthan Royals in their last game, and they look to build on this consistency. The Delhi Capitals also entered this game with a win against the Lucknow Super Giants. They will start with lower odds due to their poor record against the Royal Challengers. Both teams have done well this season, and we expect it to be an exciting contest in which they will battle for supremacy.  

Delhi Capitals Preview     

Axar Patel's team demolished the Lucknow Super Giants by 8 wickets in the last game. It was a dominating performance from the team, and they were excellent in both departments. They are now second on the points table and shall eye the top spot for a good performance. Their poor record against the RCB puts them behind on cricket betting sites. Patel expects a strong show from his bowlers as their opponents have a strong batting lineup.  

Abishek Porel played a good knock in the last game, and the team expects him to deliver a good start with Karun Nair. KL Rahul has enjoyed good form this season and will look to build partnerships with Axar Patel and Tristan Stubbs in the middle order. The team has good finishers and expects quick runs from Vipraj Nigam, Ashutosh Sharma, and Mitchell Starc.  

Mitchell Starc and Axar Patel are experienced, and the team expects a strong show from them with the new ball, as RCB's main strength is their top order. Mukesh Kumar bowled good spells in the last game, and the team expects a similar show from him in the middle overs with Kuldeep Yadav. Dushmantha Chameera and Vipraj Nigam must do well in the supporting roles.  

Expected Starting XI for Delhi Capitals     

Axar Patel (c), Karun Nair, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (wk), Ashutosh Sharma, Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Sameer Rizvi (Impact Player) 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Preview     

Rajat Patidar's team has impressed everyone with their form and consistency this season. The batting lineup has been phenomenal this year, and this has improved their odds on cricket betting apps. They did well in the last game against the Rajasthan Royals, winning it by 11 runs. The side has enjoyed a good record against the Delhi Capitals in the last few seasons, and the team expects a strong show from its players.  

Virat Kohli is the second-highest run-scorer this year and will look to set up a big partnership at the top with Phillip Salt. Devdutt Padikkal is rock solid at No. 3, and he will look to add runs in the middle order with Tim David and Rajat Patidar. The lower middle order packs a punch, and the team expects a strong show in this game from Jitesh Sharma, Romario Shepherd, and Krunal Panya.  

The bowling attack has played a complementary role this season, scripting wins for the team. The team will expect early wickets from Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal in this game. Josh Hazlewood bowled a match-winning spell in the last game, and the team expects him to do well in the middle overs with Krunal Pandya. Shepherd and Suyash Sharma add bowling options for the team.  

Expected Starting XI for Royal Challengers Bengaluru     

Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma (Impact Player)  

TOSS: To Bat First      

The team batting first has won the last four out of six games at Delhi. It is a challenging venue when it comes to chasing targets. The conditions are excellent for batting at the start, but the wicket is challenging in the second half. Hence, the side winning the toss won't hesitate to bat first.   

PITCH AND WEATHER CONDITIONS      

There will be clear skies over Delhi, and we expect a hot evening. It will be a good track to bat on as the ball will come onto the bat nicely. There is little margin of error for the bowlers. The side batting first would like more than 200 runs on the board.   

OUR PREDICTION      

The Delhi Capitals have done well this season, but their poor record against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play on their minds. The side must get its acts right with the ball to damage RCB's strong batting lineup. Royal Challengers have the top order in good form and a strong fast-bowling attack. It will be a close game, but the Royal Challengers will start ahead according to our cricket betting tips.  

Our prediction is for Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win