RCB VS DC: IPL 2023 20th Pre-match Predictions
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals are going to face each other in the 20th match of the 2023 edition of the TATA Indian Premier League.
Royal Challengers Bangalore, even after starting their campaign well against the Mumbai Indians, stumbled and suffered two losses in their last two games against the Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants. On the other hand, Delhi Capitals have had an undesirable start as they have lost all of the four matches they have played so far and are at the bottom of the table at the moment.
Basic information about the match:
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore VS Delhi Capitals
- Date: 15-Apr-23
- Time: 3:30 PM
- Match: 20
- Venue: Bengaluru
RCB Players List and Roles
| Player | Role |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Glenn Maxwell | All-Rounder |
| Mohammad Siraj | Bowler |
| Faf Du Plessis (c) | Batter |
| Harshal Patel | Bowler |
| Wanindu Hasaranga | Bowler |
| Dinesh Karthik | Batter/Wicket-keeper |
| Shahbaz Ahmed | All-Rounder |
| Rajat Patidar (Ruled Out) | Batter |
| Anuj Rawat | Batter/Wicket-keeper |
| Akash Deep | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood (Ruled Out) | Bowler |
| Mahipal Lomror | All-Rounder |
| Finn Allen | Batter/Wicket-keeper |
| Suyash Prabhudessai | Batter |
| Karn Sharma | Batter |
| Siddharth Kaul | Batter |
| David Willey | Bowler |
| Reece Topley (Ruled Out) | Bowler |
| Himanshu Sharma | Bowler |
| Micheal Bracewell | All-Rounder |
| Manoj Bhandage | All-Rounder |
| Rajan Kumar | Bowler |
| Avinash Singh | Bowler |
| Sonu Yadav | All-Rounder |
DC Players List and Role
| Player | Role |
| Abhishek Porel | Batter/Wicket-keeper |
| Axar Patel | All-Rounder |
| Prithvi Shaw | Batter |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler |
| David Warner (c) | Batter |
| Mitchell Marsh | All-Rounder |
| Sarfaraz Khan | Batter |
| Kamlesh Nagarkoti | Bowler |
| Mustafizur Rahman | Bowler |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler |
| Khaleel Ahmed | Bowler |
| Chetan Sakariya | Bowler |
| Lalit Yadav | All-Rounder |
| Ripal Patel | All-Rounder |
| Yash Dhull | Batter |
| Rovman Powell | Batter |
| Pravin Dubey | Bowler |
| Lungi Ngidi | Bowler |
| Vicky Ostwal | All-Rounder |
| Aman Khan | All-Rounder |
| Phil Salt | Wicket-keeper |
| Ishant Sharma | Bowler |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler |
| Manish Pandey | Batter |
| Rilee Rossouw | Batter |
First Face-Off
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals squared off against each other for the first time in the 17th match of TATA IPL 2008 on 30th April 2008. Both the teams looked to get going in the first season but it was the Delhi Capitals that emerged victorious by 10 runs because of the stunning performance of Australian legend Glenn McGrath.
Previous IPL Results
Both teams have faced each other 29 times in the history of TATA IPL and that includes some extremely close encounters as well. While Royal Challengers Bangalore has won 18 of these matches, Delhi Capitals have managed to win 10, and one match had no result.
Previous Results
| Date | Winner | Won by | Venue |
| 16-Apr-2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 Runs | Mumbai |
| 8-Oct-2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 Wickets | Dubai |
| 27-Apr-2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 Run | Ahmedabad |
| 2-Nov-2020 | Delhi Capitals | 6 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 5-Oct-2020 | Delhi Capitals | 59 Runs | Dubai |
| 28-Apr-2019 | Delhi Capitals | 16 Runs | Delhi |
| 7-Apr-2019 | Delhi Capitals | 4 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 12-May-2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 Wickets | Delhi |
| 21-Apr-2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 14-May-2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Runs | Delhi |
| 8-Apr-2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 21-May-2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 Wickets | Raipur |
| 16-Apr-2016 | Delhi Daredevils | 7 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 16-May-2015 | — | Match Abandoned | Bengaluru |
| 25-Apr-2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Wickets | Delhi |
| 12-May-2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 16-Apr-2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 9-May-2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Runs | Delhi |
| 15-Apr-2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Super Over | Bengaluru |
| 16-Mar-2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 21 Runs | Delhi |
| 6-Apr-2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 20 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 25-Apr-2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 Wickets | Delhi |
| 3-Apr-2010 | Delhi Daredevils | 37 Runs | Delhi |
| 24-Mar-2010 | Delhi Daredevils | 17 Runs | Bengaluru |
| 16-Oct-2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore* | 8 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 17-May-2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 Wickets | Johannesburg |
| 25-Apr-2009 | Delhi Daredevils | 6 Wickets | Port Elizabeth |
| 19-May-2008 | Delhi Daredevils | 5 Wickets | Bengaluru |
| 30-Apr-2008 | Delhi Daredevils | 10 Runs | Delhi |
Pre-match Analysis
Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals have been on a losing streak and would like to regain some confidence going ahead in the tournament. This match may be the perfect opportunity for them to get back to winning ways.
Probable Best Batter of the Match
David Warner has once again shown why he is regarded to be one of the best batters in the history of TATA IPL. He has batted amazingly and is currently the holder of the Orange Cap. He would look to get his strike rate better at the batting-friendly wicket of Chinnaswamy and may once again be the best batter of the match.
Probable Best Bowler of the Match
Mohammed Siraj has bowled really well in this edition of TATA IPL. He not only picked 3 wickets in Royal Challengers Bangalore’s last match against the Lucknow Super Giants but also conceded only 22 runs in his 4 overs in a high-scoring encounter. This is the reason why he may be the best bowler of the match.
Match Details
Royal Challengers Bangalore will be up against the Delhi Capitals in the 20th Match of TATA Indian Premier League 2023 from the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on 15th April 2023. For the viewers, the match will be telecast live at 7:30 pm on Star Sports network on television and Jio Cinema on your mobile handset.
Pitch Report
Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered to be hell for bowlers. The flat pitch, fast outfield, and short boundaries make it a perfect stadium for an absolute run fest. This time too, it will be no different. The team winning the toss would like to chase as the dew might as well settle in making it all the more difficult for the bowlers.
Today’s Match Prediction: Final Thoughts
It is expected to be a cracker of a contest as two strong teams will be against each other and both teams would like to make amends and get a win after a series of losses. The form and the merits suggest that Royal Challengers Bangalore might emerge victorious and will definitely fancy their home advantage.