On 6 May 2023, Delhi Capitals (DC) will lock horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the ongoing IPL. The 50th clash of the tournament will take place at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi. RCB are in the fifth position with 10 points in nine games. While DC are in the last position with only six points in nine games.
DC vs RCB IPL 2023: Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, Pitch Report
The pitch at Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi is a bit helpful to slow pacers and spinners. Batters can score quickly due to the short boundaries. But, still, a good contest can be seen in this match between the bat and the ball. The average first innings score at this ground in IPL has been 165.
DC vs RCB Records and Stats
As of now, 81 matches have been played in IPL on this ground. The team batting first have won 36 games while the chasing team have won 44 times. One game got ended with no result. Delhi Capitals (DC formerly known as DD) have scored the highest runs on this ground (231 vs PBKS, formerly known as KXIP). On the other hand, Delhi Capitals (DC formerly known as DD) have scored the lowest runs on this ground (66 vs MI).
Head-to-Head Record
As of now, both RCB and DC have played 29 matches against each other. In those games, RCB have won 18 games while DC have won 10 times. One match got ended with no result. In the last five meetings, RCB have won four games while DC have won only once.
Teams record at the venue
At Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi, nine matches have been played between RCB and DC. In those games, DC have won three games and RCB have won six games. In the reverse fixture, RCB defeated DC comfortably at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.
All-time top-performers in DC vs RCB
Virat Kohli has the highest runs (975) in this rivalry of the IPL. Followed by him, AB de Villiers has 690 runs and Rishabh Pant has 421 runs. In the bowling department, Yuzvendra Chahal has grabbed the most wickets (15). Followed by him, Kagiso Rabada has 13 wickets. While both Harshal Patel and Mohammed Siraj have 12 wickets each.
Highest and lowest totals
Against RCB, DC’s highest score is 196 while the lowest is 95.
Against DC, RCB’s highest score is 215 while the lowest is 137.
Players to watch out for
RCB: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, and Josh Hazlewood.
DC: Axar Patel, Aman Khan, and Kuldeep Yadav..
Full DC vs RCB squads for both teams
DC Squad: Axar Patel, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, David Warner (Captain), Mitchell Marsh, Sarfaraz Khan, Kamlesh Nagarkoti, Mustafizur Rahman, Kuldeep Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Chetan Sakariya, Lalit Yadav, Ripal Patel, Yash Dhull, Rovman Powell, Pravin Dubey, Lungi Ngidi, Vicky Ostwal, Aman Khan, Phil Salt, Ishant Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Manish Pandey, Rilee Rossouw, and Abhishek Porel.
RCB Squad: Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mohammad Siraj, Faf du Plessis (Captain), Harshal Patel, Wanindu Hasaranga, Dinesh Karthik, Shahbaz Ahmed, Anuj Rawat, Akash Deep, Josh Hazlewood, Mahipal Lomror, Finn Allen, Suyash Prabhudessai, Karn Sharma, Siddharth Kaul, David Willey, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Rajan Kumar, Avinash Singh, Sonu Yadav, Michael Bracewell, Wayne Parnell, and Vijaykumar Vyashak.