The upcoming IPL 2026 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on April 18, 2026, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium promises to be an exciting clash. RCB, the defending champions, are in top form with a strong batting lineup led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. On the other hand, DC, under the leadership of Axar Patel, has a more balanced team this season with the addition of KL Rahul and strong spin bowling from Patel and Kuldeep Yadav. However, their fast bowling will face a tough challenge against RCB’s powerful batting.
The predicted playing 11 for RCB includes Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, and Rajat Patidar, while DC’s lineup features KL Rahul, Tristan Stubbs, and Lungi Ngidi. The match will start at 3:30 PM IST at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The full squad for RCB includes players like Devdutt Padikkal, Krunal Pandya, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar, while DC’s squad comprises Prithvi Shaw, David Miller, and Mitchell Starc. Fans can expect a thrilling encounter between these two strong teams in the ongoing IPL season.
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