The 25th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will be played on April 10 at 7:30 PM IST. RCB has won 3 out of their 4 matches and is currently placed third on the points table. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team this season and will look to continue their winning streak. RCB will be led by Rajat Patidar, while Axar Patel will captain the Delhi side.
Pitch Report – What to Expect from the Bengaluru Surface?
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is known to favour batters. The short boundaries make it easier for players to hit big shots. Fast bowlers might find some assistance early on, but as the match progresses, they tend to struggle. Teams with quality spinners often enjoy an advantage here. Generally, the team winning the toss prefers to bowl first.
IPL Stats at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
This venue has hosted 95 IPL matches so far. Out of these, teams batting first have won 41 games, while teams chasing have emerged victorious 50 times. The average first-innings score here is 171 runs. Notably, this ground witnessed the highest-ever IPL score when Sunrisers Hyderabad smashed 287 runs. Interestingly, the lowest IPL total on this ground also belongs to the hosts, RCB, who were bowled out for just 82 runs.
Key Players to Watch Out For
All eyes will be on six key players in this match. Virat Kohli is in superb form this season, and skipper Rajat Patidar has also played some impressive innings. Opener Phil Salt poses a big threat to Delhi. For DC, KL Rahul, Mitchell Starc, and captain Axar Patel are delivering impactful performances and will look to help their team maintain their unbeaten run in Bengaluru.