Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face Delhi Capitals in Match 26 of Indian Premier League 2026.
The match will be played in Bengaluru, and both teams are coming with different momentum.
RCB are in strong form with 4 wins in 5 matches and are currently at the top of the points table. In their last match, they comfortably chased 147 against Lucknow Super Giants. Virat Kohli played a key role with a quick 49 runs.
Delhi Capitals have had an average start with 2 wins and 2 losses. They lost their last match against Chennai Super Kings while chasing a big target.
Match Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | RCB vs DC, 26th Match |
| Date | 18 April 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar |
Weather Report
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 22.9°C |
| Rain Chances | 1% |
The weather looks clear, so a full match is expected.
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The pitch in Bengaluru is known for high-scoring matches.
| Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Batting Condition | Very good |
| Boundary Size | Small |
| Outfield | Fast |
| Avg 1st Innings Score | 175 |
| Avg 2nd Innings Score | 165 |
| Preferred Choice | Bowl first |
Win Percentage
| Scenario | Win % |
|---|---|
| Batting First | 42% |
| Bowling First | 58% |
This ground usually supports chasing teams because of dew and short boundaries.
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Recent Form
| Team | Last 5 Matches |
|---|---|
| RCB | W, W, L, W, W |
| DC | L, L, W, W, W |
RCB clearly have better recent form.
Head-to-Head Record (Last 10 Matches)
| Team | Wins |
|---|---|
| RCB | 6 |
| DC | 4 |
RCB have a slight advantage in recent meetings.
Top Players to Watch
Batters
| Player | Team | Runs |
|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 251 |
| Rajat Patidar | RCB | 222 |
| Sameer Rizvi | DC | 166 |
Bowlers
| Player | Team | Wickets |
|---|---|---|
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | RCB | 7 |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 7 |
| Jacob Duffy | RCB | 6 |
Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam, Josh Hazlewood
Delhi Capitals
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (c), David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Auqib Nabi, Kuldeep Yadav, Lungi Ngidi, T Natarajan
Why RCB Are Favourites
- Strong top-order batting
- In-form players like Kohli and Patidar
- Balanced bowling attack
- Good momentum in the tournament
Match Prediction – Who Will Win?
Looking at current form, team balance, and batting strength, RCB have a clear advantage in this match.
Delhi Capitals have good players, but their inconsistency can be a problem, especially on a batting-friendly pitch like Bengaluru.
Final Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are likely to win Match 26 of IPL 2026
