IPL 2025, RCB vs DC: Royal Challengers and Capitals tussle in a bid to extend early form
The Hindu
RCB vs DC: RCB seeks home advantage, DC aims for fourth win in IPL clash.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru takes on Delhi Capitals in a battle between form sides at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday (April 10, 2025).
RCB has enjoyed a good start to the season, winning three of four matches, while DC sits pretty with three straight victories.
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The only blemish for RCB, incidentally, came in its first home match, against Gujarat Titans.
RCB skipper Rajat Patidar, who came into his own with a 32-ball 64 against Mumbai Indians a few days ago, will hope that a sweet homecoming awaits.
The home team will be encouraged by consistent contributions from Virat Kohli and Jitesh Sharma. Experienced left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya, who bagged four wickets against MI, has exceeded expectations with the ball.
If opener Phil Salt can find his groove, RCB can be near unstoppable.
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