IPL 2026 continues with Match 39 where Delhi Capitals take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Both teams will look to gain important points as the league stage moves ahead.
Match Details
| Match | DC vs RCB |
|---|---|
| Date | 27 April 2026 |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
Weather Report
The weather in Delhi is expected to be warm during the evening.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28–29°C |
| Humidity | Moderate |
| Dew | Likely in second innings |
Dew may play an important role later in the match. The ball can become slippery, which makes it harder for bowlers to control. Because of this, teams winning the toss may prefer to bowl first and chase.
Arun Jaitley Stadium T20 Stats
| Stat | Value |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 100 |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 172 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 156 |
| Win Batting First | 46% |
| Win Bowling First | 51% |
| Highest Total | 278/3 |
| Lowest Total | 44/2 |
| Highest Chase | 265/4 |
| Lowest Total Defended | 118/4 |
This ground has seen both high-scoring matches and close finishes. Batters enjoy playing here, but bowlers can also make an impact with the right variations.
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Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium is usually flat in the beginning, helping batters play their shots.
As the match progresses, the surface becomes slower and helps spinners. Dew in the second innings can again make batting easier.
Overall, it is a balanced pitch where both batters and bowlers get chances.
Predicted Playing XI
Delhi Capitals (DC)
| Player |
|---|
| Prithvi Shaw |
| KL Rahul (wk) |
| Nitish Rana |
| Tristan Stubbs |
| Axar Patel (c) |
| David Miller |
| Kyle Jamieson |
| Kuldeep Yadav |
| Mukesh Kumar |
| T Natarajan |
| Dushmantha Chameera |
Impact Player: Sameer Rizvi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
| Player |
|---|
| Virat Kohli |
| Jacob Bethell |
| Rajat Patidar (c) |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) |
| Tim David |
| Romario Shepherd |
| Krunal Pandya |
| Mangesh Yadav |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
| Josh Hazlewood |
| Suyash Sharma |
Impact Player: Devdutt Padikkal
Final Thoughts
This match could be decided by toss and conditions. Dew may make chasing easier, so teams might prefer to bowl first.
Both teams have strong players, and fans can expect an exciting contest in Delhi.
