Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to lock horns with an in-form Delhi Capitals (DC) side in Match 24 of IPL 2025 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. DC captain Axar Patel won the toss and, keeping the venue’s chasing trend in mind, opted to bowl first. Delhi Capitals come into this fixture riding high on confidence, having remained unbeaten in the tournament so far.
With three convincing wins under their belt, they have emerged as early favourites in the season. The consistency of their top-order, along with disciplined bowling, has made them a formidable force. RCB, meanwhile, have had a decent but slightly inconsistent campaign. With three wins in four matches, they’ve shown sparks of brilliance but are yet to crack the winning code at home.
The Chinnaswamy crowd will be eager to see their side end that dry spell, and the players will be equally hungry to deliver. This match-up is shaping up to be a thriller. On one side is a confident, unbeaten DC unit, and on the other, a talented RCB team desperate to turn home advantage into points. With big names on both sides, key battles will decide the outcome of this high-voltage clash.
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Some intriguing individual battles are expected to spice up the upcoming IPL 2025 fixture, and a few key matchups could shape the course of the contest.
#1 Sanju Samson vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar
This face-off has history. The Sunrisers Hyderabad swing maestro Bhuvneshwar Kumar has dismissed Sanju Samson four times in 18 IPL meetings. While Samson has often batted with aggression against him, maintaining a strike rate of 128.26 overall, he tends to slow down inside the powerplay, where his strike rate against Bhuvi drops to 74.50. Expect a tactical chess match in the early overs, where the RR skipper will look to break free from the shackles imposed by one of India’s most experienced pacers.
#2 Riyan Parag vs Krunal Pandya
Riyan Parag has been one of Rajasthan Royals’ most reliable batters this season, but the contest against Krunal Pandya could challenge his momentum. Although Parag hasn’t fallen to Krunal yet in T20s, the RR batter has struggled to dominate the left-arm spinner, scoring at a modest strike rate of just 93.10. Krunal’s ability to keep things tight in the middle overs makes this a critical phase for both teams.
#3 Virat Kohli vs Jofra Archer
A premium contest. Jofra Archer has regained rhythm, and his raw pace could pose problems for Virat Kohli in the powerplay. Kohli has managed 30 runs off 26 balls against Archer in IPL history without losing his wicket. However, with Archer hitting top gear and Kohli relatively conservative early on, this duel could tip the balance either way.
