RCB vs DC IPL 2025: Clash of Titans in Bangalore—Will Rain Play Spoilsport Tonight?

Top-ranked Delhi Capitals face off against in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore at Chinnaswamy Stadium. With a rain threat looming and a batter-friendly pitch, all eyes are on the weather—and the wicket.

April 10, 2025: RCB vs DC IPL 2025 Match Preview: Weather, Pitch, Probable XI & What to Expect

As the Indian Premier League 2025 heats up, tonight’s match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium promises fireworks—weather permitting. Scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, this top-table clash pits two red-hot teams against each other in what could be a preview of this season’s playoff drama.

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🧢 Who’s Playing?

RCB Predicted XI:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Rashik Khan, Suyash Sharma

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DC Predicted XI:
Faf du Plessis/Sameer Rizvi, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Mohit Sharma/Ashutosh Rana
Impact Subs: Mohit Sharma, T Natarajan

☁️ Weather Watch: Will Rain Interrupt the Thriller?

According to AccuWeather, skies over Bangalore are cloudy with thunderstorms possible in the evening. Temperatures may dip to 20°C as scattered showers are expected. Fans are crossing their fingers for a full 20-over match as RCB hosts one of the biggest games of the season.

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🏟️ Pitch & Venue Insight – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Known for its short boundaries and high-scoring affairs, Chinnaswamy continues to be a paradise for batters. Historically, chasing teams have had better luck here, winning 51 out of 96 IPL matches played at this venue.

  • Average 1st innings score: 180+
  • Highest IPL total here: 287/3 by SRH vs RCB (2024)
  • Win record: Chasing teams slightly ahead of those batting first

Expect high totals, quickfire innings, and a nail-biter if the rain holds off.


With RCB’s momentum and DC’s unbeaten streak, tonight’s match could be season-defining. Will Kohli and Patidar deliver another power-packed performance, or will Axar’s Capitals continue their dominance?

🌩️ The big question remains: Will the rain gods stay away long enough for a classic IPL showdown?

🏷️ Tags:
IPL 2025, RCB vs DC, Bangalore weather, Chinnaswamy pitch report, Delhi Capitals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, RCB playing XI, DC playing XI, IPL match preview, IPL rain prediction

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