The IPL 2025 season finally throws up a heavyweight battle as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on table-toppers Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The much-anticipated Match 24 kicks off at 7:30 PM IST and promises fireworks between two of the most in-form teams this season.

RCB Stick to Their Winning Formula

RCB have quietly built momentum, losing just once in their four games so far. The loss to Gujarat Titans could’ve derailed them, but they bounced back with a dramatic last-over win over Mumbai Indians at Wankhede. That resilience has been key to their campaign this year.

Expect no changes from their previous outing. The batting unit—anchored by captain Rajat Patidar and supported by the likes of Virat Kohli and Liam Livingstone—is starting to click. Josh Hazlewood continues to lead the pace attack with quiet authority, while Bhuvneshwar Kumar provides control with the new ball.

That said, the Chinnaswamy surface is a batter’s paradise, which means the home advantage could be neutralized. Still, with confidence building and team combinations settled, RCB look ready for the challenge.

RCB Probable XI: Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Subs: Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Swastik Chikara, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh

Delhi Capitals Riding Unbeaten High

Delhi Capitals are on a roll, unbeaten and glowing with confidence after three straight wins. Their squad depth and tactical clarity have helped them dominate, and they’re in no mood to break their rhythm.

However, a major talking point is the potential return of Faf du Plessis. The veteran missed the last game due to fitness concerns, but DC dropped a teaser on social media featuring him with the caption “Hello again, Bengaluru.” Given his history with RCB, his inclusion would spice things up. If he returns, expect KL Rahul to move down the order, with Sameer Rizvi likely making way.

DC Probable XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Faf du Plessis, Abhishek Porel, KL Rahul (WK), Tristan Stubbs, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (C), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav

Impact Subs: Mukesh Kumar, Karun Nair, Darshan Nalkande, Donovan Ferreira, Sameer Rizvi

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