RCB vs DC IPL 2025 preview & cricket betting tips | Match 24

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Delhi Capitals match preview

We’re all set for a heavyweight clash on Friday (AEST) as Royal Challengers Bengaluru welcome Delhi Capitals to the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Match 24 of IPL 2025.

With both teams in red-hot form, this shapes up as one of the standout fixtures of the season so far.

RCB have won three of their opening four matches, including a thrilling 12-run win over Mumbai Indians at this venue. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar were superb with the bat, both notching up half-centuries, while Krunal Pandya picked up four crucial wickets.

Add in the ever-reliable Josh Hazlewood – who’s been bowling brilliantly at the death – and it’s easy to see why Bengaluru are trending upwards.

That said, questions remain about their middle-order depth, particularly with Phil Salt and Liam Livingstone not yet firing. But if Hazlewood stays fit, RCB’s bowling attack gives them a real shot at going deep this season.

Delhi Capitals are the only unbeaten team left in the tournament, having seen off LSG, SRH, and CSK. KL Rahul’s return to form was a major boost against Chennai, where his 77 off 51 balls helped seal a third straight win.

With Mitchell Starc charging in, Kuldeep Yadav providing control, and Axar Patel playing the all-rounder role to perfection, this is a well-rounded team.

The scary part for their rivals? They still might not have fielded their best XI. Faf du Plessis could return after a minor injury, pushing Jake Fraser-McGurk out and making DC even more dangerous.

But this trip to Chinnaswamy is their biggest test yet – and history isn’t on their side. DC have lost five of their last six against RCB and haven’t looked convincing away from home, losing eight of their last 12 on the road.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru v Delhi Capitals predictions

RCB’s impressive form at home and their head-to-head dominance over Delhi Capitals make them strong contenders in this matchup – and the -135.14 quote with cricket betting sites still offers value in what feels like a 60/40 contest in favour of the hosts. RCB have made the most of their home turf in IPL 2025, winning both games at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium so far. They chased down a total of 183 with ease against CSK and successfully defended 221 against Mumbai. The short boundaries and batting-friendly conditions suit their aggressive style and middle-order punch.

Josh Hazlewood has quietly become one of the most effective bowlers in this IPL. His calm at the death and ability to pick up key wickets – like his 2/28 against MI – make this bet attractive, especially with DC’s top-heavy batting order. The Aussie has 8 wickets in 4 games and looks in full rhythm and at +235 for him to top RCB’s wicket tally, it is too good a price to ignore.

Back at the top of the order, KL Rahul looked in vintage touch last match. He’s the kind of player who enjoys pace on the ball – which RCB will offer plenty of – and he’ll be key to DC’s chances of a competitive total or successful chase. The +188 on offer with BetOnline for him to raise the bat looks a great play.

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