DC vs RCB Prediction
Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have not won an IPL trophy yet despite being teams that have played the league from its inception. While their IPL journey has been nothing short of dramatic, the Challengers have a greater legacy than Delhi Capitals overall. In recent years, though, the latter has outperformed the former in DC vs RCB head to head games. That doesn’t quite make RCB vs DC prediction an easy one.
In the 2022 and 2023 IPL seasons, matches between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) were characterized by notable individual performances at various venues. The 2022 matches in Mumbai and Bengaluru resulted in victories for RCB, with Dinesh Karthik and Virat Kohli winning the "Man of the Match" awards, respectively. Karthik's performance in Mumbai led RCB to a 16-run victory, while Kohli's effort in Bengaluru contributed to a 23-run win.
In contrast, the 2023 season featured a match in Delhi where DC emerged victorious by 7 wickets with 20 balls remaining, a strong comeback against RCB. Phil Salt was awarded the "Man of the Match" for his outstanding contribution.
DC vs RCB - Highest Victories by Runs
Here are the highest 4 matches by win margin involving DC and RCB, sorted by season:
- 2010 in Delhi: DC won by 37 runs. Paul Collingwood was the best batsman from the winning side, scoring 75 runs.
- 2012 in Delhi: RCB won by 21 runs. Chris Gayle led the charge for the winning team with an impressive 128 runs.
- 2020 in Dubai: DC won by 59 runs. Marcus Stoinis was the top performer for DC, contributing 53 runs.
- 2023 in Bengaluru: RCB won by 23 runs. Virat Kohli was the standout batsman with a vital 50 runs for his team
DC vs RCB - Highest Victories by Wickets
Here are the top four matches by win margin involving DC and RCB, sorted by season, with emphasis on the best bowler from the winning side:
- 2009 in Johannesburg: RCB won by 7 wickets with 6 balls remaining. Praveen Kumar was the leading bowler with 3 wickets.
- 2014 in Sharjah: RCB won by 8 wickets with 20 balls remaining. Mitchell Starc took 1 wicket in this match.
- 2015 in Delhi: RCB won by 10 wickets with 57 balls remaining. Mitchell Starc again led the bowling, taking 3 wickets.
- 2016 in Bengaluru: DC won by 7 wickets with 5 balls remaining. Mohammed Shami was the standout bowler with 2 wickets.
DC vs RCB - Last 5 Matches
On May 6, 2023, RCB won the toss and chose to bat, but DC triumphed, winning the match by 7 wickets with 20 balls remaining. Phil Salt was awarded Man of the Match for his pivotal role in the victory. Earlier on April 15, 2023, DC decided to bowl after winning the toss.
However, RCB emerged victorious by a margin of 23 runs, with Virat Kohli delivering a standout performance that earned him the Man of the Match.
In the match on April 16, 2022, after DC won the toss and elected to bowl, RCB clinched the win by 16 runs, thanks to Dinesh Karthik's significant contributions which secured him the Man of the Match title.
Moving to October 8, 2021, RCB, having won the toss and opted to bowl, narrowly won by 7 wickets on the last ball of the game, with Srikar Bharat playing a crucial inning to earn the Man of the Match.
Lastly, on April 27, 2021, DC, choosing to bowl first, saw the game slip away as RCB won by just 1 run. AB de Villiers was instrumental in this tight win, capturing the Man of the Match award.
RCB vs DC Match Prediction
From the 2018 to 2023 seasons, Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have faced each other 11 times, excluding any matches that resulted in no result. During these encounters, RCB has won 6 matches, while DC has won 5.
This gives RCB a win percentage of approximately 54.55%, slightly higher than DC's 45.45%.
Based on this historical data, DC vs RCB who will win today match prediction leans slightly in favor of RCB, given their marginally higher win rate in recent years against DC.
However, it's important to consider that the actual outcome can be influenced by various factors such as current team form, player injuries, and match conditions.
Frequently asked questions
Head-to-head, RCB is better against DC, having won more matches. DC has a total win percentage of 36.67% against RCB.
These teams have never met each other in the knockout stages of the IPL
DC is more likely to win the toss between the two, with a toss win percentage of 51.68% compared to RCB's 47.30%.
Based on historical win percentages, RCB is likely to perform better in the upcoming IPL, boasting a win rate of 48.13% compared to DC's 45.38%.
RCB vs DC Head To Head
Here is a summary table of matches involving DC and RCB, showcasing the number of matches won, lost, no result occurrences, along with the win percentage for each team:
This table illustrates RCB's dominance in matches against DC, which could be considered in predictions for future matches between these two teams.
DC Top Bowlers vs RCB (Last 3 Seasons)
Here are the top 3 wicket-takers for Delhi Capitals (DC) against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) over the last three seasons:
- Mitchell Marsh played in 2 matches, giving a total of 39 runs with a bowling economy rate of 7.80.
- Axar Patel featured in 5 matches, conceding 143 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 7.94.
- Kuldeep Yadav participated in 3 matches, giving up 106 runs with an economy rate of 8.83.
RCB Top Batters vs DC (Last 3 Seasons)
Here are the top 3 run scorers for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) over the last three seasons:
- Glenn Maxwell played in 5 matches, scoring a total of 155 runs with a batting average of 38.75.
- Virat Kohli also appeared in 5 matches, accumulating 133 runs with an average of 26.60.
- AB de Villiers participated in 2 matches, amassing 101 runs, achieving an impressive average of 101.00 per innings.
RCB Top Bowlers vs DC (Last 3 Seasons)
Here are the top 3 wicket-takers for Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) against Delhi Capitals (DC) over the last three seasons:
- Mohammed Siraj played in 5 matches, giving away 151 runs with a bowling economy rate of 8.39.
- Harshal Patel also featured in 5 matches, conceding 175 runs, resulting in an economy rate of 9.72.
- Josh Hazlewood participated in 2 matches, allowing 57 runs with an economy rate of 8.14.
RCB vs DC Toss
In their head-to-head record, RCB leads DC with 18 wins out of 30 matches, boasting a 60% win rate compared to DC's 36.67%. RCB also has a slight edge in toss wins with a 53.33% success rate.
Notably, RCB capitalizes better when winning the toss, converting it into a win 62.5% of the time, versus DC's 42.86%. This data suggests a toss advantage for RCB, though it's more pronounced for DC, which shows a higher performance boost of 11.61% compared to RCB's 5.36%.
Across their IPL history, DC and RCB have played 238 and 241 matches respectively, with RCB leading slightly in wins (116 vs. DC's 108). RCB also edges out DC with a win percentage of 48.13% compared to DC's 45.38%. While DC has won more tosses, RCB has shown better utilization of winning tosses with a 50% conversion rate into match wins.
Despite DC's higher toss win percentage (51.68%), RCB maintains a stronger performance when losing the toss. The toss advantage is relatively minor for both, with DC at 5.36% and RCB at 3.54%.
Frequently asked questions
Head-to-head, RCB is better against DC, having won more matches. DC has a total win percentage of 36.67% against RCB.
These teams have never met each other in the knockout stages of the IPL
DC is more likely to win the toss between the two, with a toss win percentage of 51.68% compared to RCB's 47.30%.
Based on historical win percentages, RCB is likely to perform better in the upcoming IPL, boasting a win rate of 48.13% compared to DC's 45.38%.
DC vs RCB Betting Tips
For the upcoming IPL 2024 match between DC and RCB, consider key players for DC: Axar Patel and Mitchell Marsh. Axar, the top bowler, has demonstrated consistency with a bowling economy of 7.94 across recent seasons. Mitchell Marsh, leading with the bat, scored impressively at a rate of 7.80. Their performances are crucial for DC's strategy against RCB, making them top picks in DC vs RCB betting tips.
For IPL 2024, RCB's betting odds should highlight Mohammed Siraj and Glenn Maxwell. Siraj, with a notable economy of 8.39, is pivotal in RCB’s bowling strategy. Maxwell, leading RCB's run charts, proves essential with his aggressive batting style. Their performances will be key in the clash against DC.
Frequently asked questions
Head-to-head, RCB is better against DC, having won more matches. DC has a total win percentage of 36.67% against RCB.
These teams have never met each other in the knockout stages of the IPL
DC is more likely to win the toss between the two, with a toss win percentage of 51.68% compared to RCB's 47.30%.
Based on historical win percentages, RCB is likely to perform better in the upcoming IPL, boasting a win rate of 48.13% compared to DC's 45.38%.
