Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are going to play against in-good-form Delhi Capitals (DC) team on April 10 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Both the sides have been on strong footing in the season thus far, and RCB won three of four games while playing thus far. Delhi, in contrast, is the only in IPL 2025 and are nicely positioned second on points table at this time.
For Delhi, Mitchell Starc has been in wreaking havoc with the ball and will be keen to make a difference against his old team as well. DC’s bowling attack as a whole has been one of the main reasons behind their unbeaten streak. On the RCB team, the batting department is clicking on all cylinders. Captain Rajat Patidar has led the way, notching 161 runs from four matches at an explosive strike rate of 175. Virat Kohli also seems to have been in touch form, with Josh Hazlewood providing match-turning help with the ball.
RCB Vs DC: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch has always been a batsman’s haven, with the reputation for yielding high-scoring thrillers. But there has been a clear change in the manner in which the surface has been playing in recent times. While the venue continues to be conducive to big scores, the scores themselves have dipped slightly — what were once 220-240 targets now tend to hover in the 190-210 region.
Batters can hope for good bounce and pace initially, but bowlers who alternate between lengths and variations can continue to find success, particularly during the middle overs. Spinners may not be able to extract much turn, but they can still contribute by being economical and creating pressure.
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RCB Vs DC: Toss Strategy
The ideal call when winning the toss is to bowl first. Chasing sides have generally enjoyed more success at this ground, especially when dew is a factor in the second innings. The outfield is quick, and if dew does set in, defending any score becomes much more difficult. But if dew doesn’t make an appearance, the pitch will probably be quite consistent throughout the game.
