IPL 2026: DC vs RCB Match Prediction, Match 39 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi and Bengaluru?
IPL 2026, Match 39 - Who will win today’s IPL match between Delhi and Bengaluru? (Source: IPLT20.com)
Published - 27 Apr 2026, 10:45 AM• Read time - 12 mins
Delhi Capitals (DC) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 39 of the Indian Premier League 2026 (IPL 2026) on Monday, April 27 at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. DC are coming into the game, having suffered back-to-back losses against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Punjab Kings (PBKS).
The Axar Patel-led side started their campaign with successive wins, but have looked out of sorts in the last five fixtures, winning just one game. On the other hand, RCB have found themselves in the top two spots in the IPL 2026 points table for the majority of the season with five wins from seven games.
The Rajat Patidar-led side lost the previous fixture against DC and will look to take revenge in the upcoming game, while DC will be in desperate search of a win.
DC vs RCB Match Info
| Date | Fixture | Match No | Venue | Start time (Local time) |
| Monday, April 27 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 39 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 7:30 PM |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Stats in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Matches Played | 100 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 48 (including one tie won by side batting first) |
| Matches Won Bowling First | 51 (including one tie won by side bowling first) |
| No Result | 01 |
| Average 1st Innings Score | 173 |
| Average 2nd Innings Score | 159 |
| Highest Total Recorded | 278/3 (20) by SRH vs DC, 2024 |
| Lowest Total Recorded | 66/10 (13.4) by DC vs MI, 2017 |
| Highest Score Chased | 265 [265/4 in 18.5 overs] by PBKS vs DC, 2026 |
| Lowest Score Defended | 143 by PBKS vs DC, 2018 |
Arun Jaitley Stadium Pitch Report and Playing Conditions:
| Aspect | Batters | Pacers | Spinners |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Assistance | Good | Moderate | Good |
| Bounce | Decent | Decent | Variable |
| Movement | Minimal | Minimal | Moderate |
| Best Phase | Powerplay | Middle & death overs | After early overs |
DC vs RCB Head-to-Head record in IPL
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 34 |
| Delhi Capitals | 13 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 21 |
| No Result | 1 |
DC vs RCB Playing 11 with Impact sub
Delhi Capitals
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (wk), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kyle Jamieson/Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, T Natarajan, Auqib Nabi
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salim Dar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Players to watch out for in DC vs RCB
Rajat Patidar
The RCB skipper has had quiet outings in the last two fixtures, being dismissed for 8 runs twice. Patidar has been instrumental in giving the impetus to RCB’s innings in the middle overs with his fine strokeplay, boasting the highest strike rate in his team of 210.61.
Kuldeep Yadav
The left-arm wrist spinner has been the joint highest wicket taker for DC with seven wickets from as many games. With Delhi’s campaign going nowhere, they will require a masterclass in bowling from Kuldeep to help stem the runflow at the batting paradise of Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi.
Today's Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win
Disclaimer: This prediction is based on current form, team balance, and available match data. Cricket remains unpredictable, and actual results may vary.
