IPL 2024: RCB host DC as playoff race draws in
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Delhi Capitals in Match 62 of the 2024 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. RCB, who were pushed to bottom, are coming off four consecutive wins. Meanwhile, DC beat Rajasthan Royals. Both sides are afloat as the playoff race tightens. Notably, DC will be without their regular skipper Rishabh Pant as he has been suspended for slow-over rate.
Pitch report and other details
Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium will host this duel on May 12 (7:30pm IST). It will be the second game of Sunday's double-header. Batters will once again hog the limelight, while bowlers could be on the receiving end. RCB recently claimed a four-wicket win against Gujarat Titans in Bengaluru. One can watch the match live on the Star Sports Network and stream it on JioCinema.
A look at head-to-head record
The two teams have locked horns 30 times in the IPL, with the Royal Challengers winning 18. DC have won 11 matches in this regard (NR: 1). Notably, RCB won one match through Super Over in 2013. Both RCB and DC are yet to win an IPL title despite reaching finals. The two sides will clash in only one league-stage match in IPL 2024.
Pant suspended for RCB match
DC skipper Pant has been handed a one-match suspension for his side's slow over-rate in their recent game against RR. Pant has also been fined Rs. 7 lakh for the same. Notably, DC were 10 minutes behind time while starting the final over. This was DC's third such offense this season. Axar Patel will lead the Capitals in this fixture.
RCB Probable XI and impact subs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Probable XI): Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (captain), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (wicket-keeper), Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, and Lockie Ferguson. Impact subs: Anuj Rawat, Suyash Prabhudessai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Dayal, and Mayank Dagar.
DC Probable XI and impact subs
Delhi Capitals (Probable XI): Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abishek Porel, Shai Hope, Kumar Kushagra (wicket-keeper), Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel (captain), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, and Khaleel Ahmed. Impact subs: Rasikh Dar Salam, Praveen Dubey, Lalit Yadav, Sumit Kumar, and Kumar Kushagra.
Both DC, RCB in contention to reach playoffs
DC are just below fourth-placed Chennai Super Kings in the IPL 2024 standings. The Capitals are tied with CSK and Lucknow Super Giants (sixth) in terms of points (12). Meanwhile, RCB, who bounced back with four successive wins, currently occupy the seventh spot (10 points). Both DC and RCB can't afford to lose anymore. Notably, RCB can reach a maximum of 14 points.
