As the IPL 2025 season intensifies, Match 46 features a high-stakes encounter between Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. Both teams are in formidable form, making this clash crucial for playoff aspirations.
📍 Match Details
- Fixture: Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Date & Time: Sunday, April 27, 2025, 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi
- Weather: Hazy and extremely hot, with temperatures around 42°C. Air quality may also be a factor.
🏟️ Pitch Report
The Arun Jaitley Stadium pitch is known for its batting-friendly conditions, with short boundaries and a flat surface. Teams batting first have had significant success here, making the toss crucial.
🔥 Top Fantasy Picks
🧤 Wicketkeepers
- KL Rahul (DC): In exceptional form, scoring 323 runs in the last seven matches.
- Phil Salt (RCB): Aggressive opener capable of quick runs.
🏏 Batters
- Virat Kohli (RCB): Consistent performer with 392 runs in nine matches.
- Rajat Patidar (RCB): Key middle-order batsman.
- Ashutosh Sharma (DC): Emerging talent with potential for impact.
🛡️ All-rounders
- Axar Patel (DC): Reliable with both bat and ball; 174 runs and 1 wicket in eight matches.
- Krunal Pandya (RCB): Versatile player contributing in multiple facets.
🎯 Bowlers
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Leading wicket-taker with 16 wickets in nine matches.
- Mitchell Starc (DC): Experienced pacer with the ability to take early wickets.
- Kuldeep Yadav (DC): Effective spinner, especially in Delhi conditions.
🧠 Captain & Vice-Captain Choices
- Captain: KL Rahul (DC) – consistent run-scorer.
- Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli (RCB) – reliable performer.
