The stage is set for a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals in the 24th match of IPL 2025. Both teams are currently sitting in the top 4 of the points table, with Delhi in second place and Bengaluru in third, each with 6 points. Delhi is looking to continue its winning streak, having already secured a hat-trick of victories, while Bengaluru aims to maintain its momentum.
Pitch Report
The match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, known for its batting-friendly pitch. However, bowlers tend to get more assistance in the second innings. The average score in the first innings is 202 runs, while the overall average score is 192 runs. It’s likely that the team winning the toss will choose to bat first and defend their target.
Head-to-Head Statistics
In their past encounters, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has dominated Delhi Capitals, winning 19 out of 30 matches. Delhi has only managed to win 11 times. Furthermore, in their last 6 matches, Delhi has only beaten Bengaluru once. At the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru has won 7 out of 12 matches, while Delhi has won 4, with one match being abandoned. The numbers suggest that Bengaluru has the upper hand.
Probable Playing XI
Here’s a look at the possible lineups for both teams:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
- Delhi Capitals: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Negam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma
With both teams looking to secure a win, it’s shaping up to be an exciting contest. Will Bengaluru’s strong record against Delhi continue, or can the Capitals turn the tide? The match promises to be a thrilling encounter, with both teams giving it their all to come out on top.