RCB vs DC – Playing 11, Toss Update & Match Prediction

Check out the playing XI, toss result, pitch report, and match prediction for today’s RCB vs DC IPL 2025 clash. Stay updated with key match insights and expert analysis.

Two weeks into IPL 2025, and things are heating up nicely. The contenders are starting to separate themselves from the pack, and two sides who’ve made a strong early statement are Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Both teams are sitting on three wins, but here’s the kicker – Delhi have done it in just three games. That makes them the only unbeaten side left in the tournament, and they’ll be itching to keep that streak going as they head to Chinnaswamy to take on RCB. 

Under new captain Axar Patel, DC have looked composed and dangerous. He’s handled the challenges of captaincy with a calm head and has shown he’s not afraid to make bold calls. Still, there are a few cracks, especially in the middle-order where they seem a bit thin. It hasn’t been fully tested yet, and many believe it’s their weak spot. A quick fix could be reintroducing Karun Nair—he’s in form, he’s hungry, and he could add the depth they need heading into tougher battles. 

Meanwhile, RCB are rolling into this fixture full of belief. Barring a one-off defeat at home to Gujarat Titans, they’ve been solid. Their bounce-back win at Wankhede, where they ended a 10-year drought against Mumbai Indians, was nothing short of sensational. It showed just how explosive this RCB side can be when their big names click. If RCB want to finally break their title curse, though, their home form has to improve. Turning Chinnaswamy into a fortress is non-negotiable. They could also use a bit more variety in the spin department. While Krunal Pandya has looked sharp, adding Liam Livingstone as a middle-over option might just give them the balance they need going forward. 

RCB vs DC Toss Update 

Delhi Capitals won the toss and decided to bowl first.

RCB vs DC Starting XI 

Both teams have a strong squad, and their Playing 11 is expected to feature some of the best names in world cricket. Here's a look at the possible lineups for RCB and DC: 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal  

Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Romario Shepherd 

Delhi Capitals (DC): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar  

Impact Subs: Karun Nair, Sameer Rizvi, Abishek Porel

RCB vs DC Match Prediction 

As both teams have solid squads, predicting a winner in today’s match is difficult, but here’s how it might unfold: 

Match Prediction: It’s no secret that the Chinnaswamy Stadium hasn’t always been kind to Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The short boundaries and batter-friendly pitch have often turned into a nightmare for their bowlers. But things feel different this season. RCB finally look like they’ve cracked the code with the ball. 

While their batting has rarely been in question, it’s their bowling that’s let them down over the years. This time, though, they’ve put together one of the most balanced and threatening bowling attacks in the league. With Josh Hazlewood’s consistency, Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s experience, and Yash Dayal’s knack for picking up key wickets, they’ve built a solid core. Add to that the spin options of Krunal Pandya and the young, exciting Suyash Sharma, and suddenly RCB’s attack looks like one that can handle even the most unforgiving surfaces. 

Sure, they’ve already dropped a game at home this season, but that felt more like a one-off than a worrying trend. If this bowling unit continues to gel, there’s every chance Chinnaswamy could finally become a stronghold for Bengaluru. With the firepower they’ve got up front and the newfound balance with the ball, don’t be surprised if RCB come out firing tonight and turn their home into a fortress.