The stage is set for an exciting IPL 2025 clash as Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) face off against Axar Patel’s Delhi Capitals (DC) in Match 24 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore, on April 10. Both teams are in the top three, with DC sitting at second and RCB at third. It’s a must-win for both sides as they look to climb up the points table and solidify their position.
DC won the toss and decided to bowl first, setting the stage for a thrilling encounter. The big news from the DC camp is the return of Faf du Plessis, who missed the previous match due to injury. The vice-captain will be back in action, adding strength to the squad. RCB, on the other hand, are unchanged and will look to put up a strong total to defend.
“We will bowl first. My fingers are fine, protecting it, but if needed, I will bowl all four overs. Faf is fit, he’s in and Rizzie is out. We’ve decided on our order and KL will bat in the middle-order. Spinners will have a role here, but the fast bowlers can also take wickets. They’ll have to play their roles as per the match situation. We’ve two good leg-spinners, they’re our attacking options, and we also have defending options,” said Axar Patel after winning the toss.
“We would have loved to chase, but the surface looks hard, and we’ll look to put up a good total and defend it. I always back my instincts, but I do plan as well. It’s important to win home matches and keep the momentum going. No changes for us,” said Rajat Patidar.
RCB vs DC – Playing XIs:
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Delhi Capitals (DC): Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, KL Rahul (w), Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (c), Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Mohit Sharma, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar
Both teams are ready for the challenge, and it’s going to be a nail-biting contest as they aim for another crucial win in IPL 2025.
