18 April will become more interesting when the Royal Challengers Bangalore go against the Delhi Capitals in match 26 of IPL 2026. The RCB vs DC match will be played at RCB’s home ground. Both teams are in the top 5 of the IPL points table. RCB has not lost any match in IPL 2026 yet. DC key player Sameer Rizvi is ready to make his fans happy with the next win. On 96 bet, here is the RCB vs DC match prediction, betting tips, & winning odds IPL.
RCB vs DC Match Overview & Key Insights
Users complete a 96 bet login and enjoy the betting markets with live betting odds. In the RCB vs DC stats, both played 33 matches against each other. RCB won 20 matches in all matches. This season, DC is giving tough competition to other teams, holding 4th position in the IPL points table.
| Statistic | RCB | DC |
| Matches Played | 33 | 33 |
| Matches Won | 20 | 12 |
| Matches Lost | 12 | 20 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 215 | 196 |
| Lowest Score | 95 | 137 |
Match Date, Time & Venue Details
Match Details Table
| Detail | Information |
| Match | RCB vs DC – 26th Match – IPL 2026 |
| Date | Saturday, April 18, 2026 |
| Time | 3:30 PM IST (Local), 10:00 AM GMT |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Capacity | 40,000 |
| Ends | Pavilion End, BEML End |
| Hosts | Karnataka, Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
Broadcast Details
| Platform | Details |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
| TV | Star Sports Network |
Team Form & Recent Performance
Virat Kohli, who is popular for being the highest scorer and most consistent player of RCB in IPL. His batting records are impressive, making him one of the highest run-scorers in IPL history.
The leading run-scorer for the Capitals is Rishabh Pant with 3,284 runs, on whom the team and fans are confident in making maximum runs.
RCB vs DC Pitch Report & Conditions Analysis
The match is being played on M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, known as the high-scoring stadium. Download the 96 bet APK and get access to live betting odds, exciting bonuses, and real-time match updates for a better gaming experience.
Pitch Behaviour & Surface Insights
In the RCB vs DC pitch report, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru has a batting-friendly pitch. It is in the list of the top high-scoring venues in IPL. In the recent match played here, the score was 250, and RCB won against CSK.
Toss Impact on IPL Betting Tips
Not every bettors know a toss can be a game-changer in IPL betting. Team who win toss selects batting or bowling according to the pitch behaviour. At M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, the pitch is batting-friendly. In the last match, RCB vs CSK, CSK won the match opt to bowl first.
But that does not work with CSK, so the toss-winning team can choose to bat first at the venue. Follow 96.com for more IPL betting tips.
RCB vs DC Playing XI & Team Updates
Before predicting the RCB vs DC playing X1, check the player form, pitch conditions, and last-match performances. Both teams will try their best to being at top place among 10 teams.
Royal Challengers Bangalore Expected XI
| Order | Player | Role |
| 1 | Phil Salt | Opener (WK) |
| 2 | Virat Kohli | Top-Order Batter |
| 3 | Devdutt Padikkal | Top-Order Batter |
| 4 | Rajat Patidar (c) | Middle-Order (C) |
| 5 | Tim David | Finisher |
| 6 | Jacob Bethell | Middle-Order |
| 7 | Krunal Pandya | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| 8 | Romario Shepherd | All-Rounder (Pace) |
| 9 | Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Swing Bowler |
| 10 | Josh Hazlewood | Death Bowler |
| 11 | Swapnil Singh | Spinner |
Delhi Capitals Expected XI
| Order | Player | Role |
| 1 | Pathum Nissanka | Opener |
| 2 | KL Rahul (wk) | Opener (WK) |
| 3 | Nitish Rana | Top-Order Batter |
| 4 | Tristan Stubbs | Middle-Order |
| 5 | David Miller | Finisher |
| 6 | Axar Patel (c) | All-Rounder (Spin) |
| 7 | Ashutosh Sharma | All-Rounder |
| 8 | Mitchell Starc | Pace (Death) |
| 9 | Kuldeep Yadav | Wrist Spinner |
| 10 | Lungi Ngidi | Pace |
| 11 | Mukesh Kumar | Pace |
RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction & Fantasy Picks
In the RCB vs DC Dream 11 prediction, Bengaluru’s batting-friendly stadium demands key batters and death bowlers. Fans can enjoy the best from Virat Kohli at the stadium. DC’s KL Rahul is giving his best and making sure to maintain the legacy of winning matches.
Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
The venue is a favourite of key batters, so choose the captain and vice captain who excel on small boundaries. For the captain, Virat Kohli from RCB is the top choice; his average runs are 45+ runs. You can select KL Rahul as a vice-captain; he is stable in opening, and has the potential of 50+ runs.
Best Fantasy Team Suggestions
Make a team that has 3 wicket keepers, 4 key batters, 4 all-rounders, and 4 bowlers. Below is the most recommended of the best fantasy team suggestions.
| Role | Players |
| WK | Jitesh Sharma (RCB), KL Rahul (DC, VC) |
| Batters | Virat Kohli (C), Rajat Patidar, Nitish Rana, Tristan Stubbs |
| All-Rounders | Krunal Pandya, Axar Patel, Romario Shepherd |
| Bowlers | Josh Hazlewood, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
RCB vs DC Betting Tips & Winning Odds
In RCB vs DC betting tips, choose the key batters like Virat Kohli in the most scorer betting market. In the most wickets taker, Josh Hazelwood can be an emerging bowler.
Key Players for IPL Betting
Choose players in IPL betting who are performing great in the IPL matches and have a high run rate.
Virat Kohli is the top pick of the bettors; he always makes fans happy with his runs in the IPL.
If you are betting on the most wicket-taker, you can go with Lungi Ngidi. He is the one who has taken the most wickets in DC as of now in IPL 2026
Best IPL Betting Apps & Strategies
Bet on IPL betting apps that give their users fast payouts with secure transactions. Users enjoy the various betting markets on IPL betting apps, as they have multiple betting options at a time.
Strategies are not overbet, avoid emotional betting, and try to keep fix amount in each bet.
RCB vs DC Match Prediction & Final Verdict
Team RCB is above the DC in the IPL points table. Only one match RCB lost, but DC also stands as a tough competitor for others. Players like Lungi Ngidi and Samer Rizvi are the top leading players of DC. It’s a home match of RCB, and if we look at the history, RCB has won an equal percentage of matches. Out of 98 home matches, it won 46, which is fine. So, DC looks slightly stronger than RCB.
Winning Probability Breakdown
From all the points,
RCB winning probability – 45%
DC winning probability – 55%
Final Match Prediction
The match between RCB and DC is truly a neck-and-neck performance. It is too close to call which team will win. But, looking at the team’s squad and live form of players, I think DC will win the match. However, RCB’s players better know the pitch behaviour, and it is high-scoring, so if they win the toss, the game can be theirs. Don’t miss this match, it will really be a thrilling and nail-biting contest till the last ball.
