RCB vs DC, IPL 2023: Probable XIs, pitch report, weather forecast, and live streaming details
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will square off against the Delhi Capitals (DC) in the 20th match of the 16th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host this clash.
Royal Challengers Bangalore made a winning start to the competition but lost their way a bit thereafter. They suffered a defeat in their next two games and have only two points under their belt so far.
They went down against the Lucknow Super Giants in their previous fixture. After being asked to bat first, fifties from Virat Kohli (61), Faf du Plessis (79*) and Glenn Maxwell (59) helped RCB post a mammoth 212 on the board. Mohammed Siraj and Wayne Parnell picked up three wickets and the game went down to the last ball. However, RCB failed to hold their nerves as they lost the game by one wicket.
Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, are struggling in this year’s competition. They have played four games so far and are yet to win any.
They lost to the Mumbai Indians in their last game. On the back of fifties from skipper David Warner (51) and Axar Patel (54), the Capitals managed to score 172 in 20 overs. Defending it, the bowlers picked up four wickets but the Mumbai Indians managed to get home on the last ball.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Match Details:
Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals, Match 20, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023
Date and Time: April 15 2023, Saturday, 03:30 pm IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Pitch Report
The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is a belter of a track. The ball comes nicely on to the bat and the batters can hit through the line right from the start of their innings. We can expect the teams opting to chase here as the surface stays true throughout the game.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Weather Forecast
Temperatures in Bengaluru are expected to hover between 21 and 36 degrees Celsius.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Probable XIs
Royal Challengers Bangalore
We may see Wanindu Hasaranga come in place of David Willey.
Probable XI
Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (c), Mahipal Lomror, Glenn Maxwell, Shahbaz Ahmed, Dinesh Karthik (wk), Anuj Rawat, Wanindu Hasaranga, Wayne Parnell, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj
Delhi Capitals
We may see Philip Salt and Sarfaraz Khan come into the side to add firepower to the batting lineup.
Probable XI
Philip Salt, David Warner (c), Manish Pandey, Sarfaraz Khan, Yash Dhull, Lalit Yadav, Axar Patel, Abishek Porel (wk), Kuldeep Yadav, Anrich Nortje, Mustafizur Rahman
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Match Prediction
Both sides are struggling a bit in this edition. They are coming off losses in their respective previous fixtures and will be hoping to build some momentum going forward in the competition.
Going by the fact that the Delhi Capitals are still winless, Royal Challengers Bangalore should have it easy in this encounter.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win this encounter.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Delhi Capitals Live Streaming details and channel list
TV: Star Sports Network
Live Streaming: Jio Cinemas