RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals are set to meet in a high-octane game that could define the season for both teams. This huge IPL Match No. 62 will be played at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, May 12, 2024.
When RCB fell short of winning the game at Eden Gardens against KKR by just 1 run, it seemed like the season was already over for the Bangalore outfit. It was their sixth straight defeat, with the team sitting rock-bottom. However, sports and life are strange; things can change in a jiffy
RCB’s current four-game winning streak started with a 35-run victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad, followed by back-to-back wins against Gujarat Titans, with their latest win coming in Dharamshala as Virat Kohli and co. beat Punjab Kings by 60 runs.
Those big wins have also helped RCB improve their net run-rate. Faf du Plessis‘ team is now in 7th place on the IPL 2024 points table and is very much in contention for the playoffs. However, the margin for error is negligible. RCB must keep winning games to remain in contention for the top four.
Delhi Capitals are more or less in the same position as RCB. They also had a poor start to the season before winning some crucial games. Three wins in the last four games have pushed them to 5th on the table, level on points with 4th-placed Chennai Super Kings and 6th-placed Lucknow Super Giants.
But DC will be without their talismanic captain Rishabh Pant, who has been given a one-game ban due to a slow over-rate in the match against Rajasthan Royals. here.
RCB vs DC Pitch & Weather Report
Pitch Report: The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is renowned for being tailored to favor the batters. To put it simply, it’s one of the flattest tracks in the world. Additionally, the short boundaries make life difficult for bowlers. The last game was somewhat of an anomaly as this pitch isn’t typically where a team should be getting all-out for 147 runs. It was a disappointment, and GT deserved to lose after such a poor batting performance. To have a chance at winning, the team batting first must aim to score above 180 runs.
Weather Report: Bangalore is known for its mild weather conditions, and Sunday is no exception, with the maximum temperature expected to stay below 33°C. The conditions should be even more favorable since this is an evening game. There’s a 20% chance of rain, but we should expect a full game. The humidity level could range between 55-60%.
RCB vs DC Head To Head Record
| Matches played | 30 |
| RCB Wins | 18 |
| DC Wins | 11 |
| No Result | 00 |
RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Injury and availability News
Royal Challengers Bangalore:
- RCB are expected to name the same playing 11 that featured against Punjab Kings at Dharamshala.
- If RCB bowl in the 2nd innings, expect Yash Dayal to play as an Impact Player.
- Glenn Maxwell might have to contend with a place on the bench once again.
Delhi Capitals:
- Rishabh Pant has been ruled out of this game as DC captain was given a one-game suspension due to a slow over-rate in the match against Rajasthan Royals.
- So there will be some changes in DC’s Playing XI from the last match.
- DC head coach Ricky Ponting confirmed that Axar Patel will lead Delhi Capital in Rishabh Pant’s absence.
- Abishek Porel is likely to start as a wicket-keeper, with Prithvi Shaw also coming into Delhi’s Playing XI.
TOP Picks For RCB vs DC Dream 11 Match
Captain Options:
- Virat Kohli: The current Orange Cap holder is none other than the Indian superstar Virat Kohli. The 35-year-old is amassing runs with ease and continues to win games for his team, showcasing the skills he has honed throughout his career. In the last match, he delivered an absolute batting masterclass at the Dharamshala Stadium. He is an indispensable option to consider for Dream11 Fantasy Cricket Teams.
Virat Kohli in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 92 off 47 balls | 4s: 07 | 6s: 06. - Jake Fraser-McGurk: He has been sensational since DC made him a regular fixture in their playing 11. In just 7 innings, the 22-year-old Australian has smashed 309 runs at a jaw-dropping strike-rate of 235.87. On a flat pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, he might erupt with something special here, just like in the last match when he smashed his way to 50 runs off just 20 deliveries.
Jake Fraser-McGurk in IPL 2024: Runs: 309 | 50s: 04 | 4s: 30 | 6s: 26. - Faf du Plessis: The RCB captain may be slightly inconsistent in IPL 2024, but we all know how good he is. The 39-year-old is a batsman of highest pedigree who can win games on his own. He is always looking to hit boundaries, and that is the reason for his downfall in many games.
Faf du Plessis in IPL 2024: Runs: 361 | 50s: 03 | 4s: 41 | 6s: 17. - Will Jacks: The 41-ball hundred he hit against GT was an innings of utmost brutality. As long as he is on the pitch, RCB will be scoring at an incredibly high rate. He can make the difference in this game. Consider Jacks either as captain or vice-captain in at least one or two Dream11 Grand League or small league teams.
Will Jacks in IPL 2024: Runs: 189 | 100s: 01 | 50s: 04 | 4s: 13 | 6s: 16.
Vice-Captain Options:
- Cameron Green: The 46-run he scored off 27 balls against Punjab Kings was his high score in IPL 2024. Green is finally coming into his own after a poor start to the current season. He is taking wickets and scoring runs as well. Worth the shot.
Cameron Green in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 46 off 27 balls | 4s: 05 | 6s: 01. - Tristan Stubbs: DC‘s second leading scorer in IPL 2024. His numbers are impressive, especially considering that he has scored most of his runs in demanding situations, often during the latter stages of the innings when DC required a late surge. Even in the last game, he played the role of a finisher to perfection, scoring a brisk 40 runs off just 20 deliveries. The 23-year-old should be in the RCB vs DC Dream11 IPL Teams today.
Tristan Stubbs in last IPL 2024 match: Runs: 41 off 20 balls | 4s: 03 | 6s: 03.
Players worth considering
- Abishek Porel: With Pant out, he will be key here. He will be supremely confident though, after scoring 65 runs off 36 balls in the last match.
- Mohammed Siraj: Finally he is back to his best. Siraj is RCB’s leading wicket-taker now having claimed 11 wickets in 11 innings.
- Kuldeep Yadav: The DC spinner has picked up 14 wickets in just 9 innings.
- Mukesh Kumar: With 15 wickets in 8 innings, Mukesh is DC’s leading wicket-taker in IPL 2024.
RCB vs DC Predicted Lineups
Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis (C), Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Mahipal Lomror, Swapnil Singh, Karn Sharma, Mohammed Siraj, Lockie Ferguson, Yash Dayal (IMPACT PLAYER)
Delhi Capitals Playing XI: Jake Fraser-McGurk, Prithvi Shaw, Abishek Porel (WK), Shai Hope, Tristan Stubbs, Gulbadin Naib, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Khaleel Ahmed, Rasikh Salam (IMPACT PLAYER)
RCB vs DC Dream11 Prediction Teams
Final teams to be updated at the toss*
RCB vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 1 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: A Porel
- Batsmen: V Kohli (C), T Stubbs, J Fraser-McGurk (VC)
- All-rounders: A Patel, W Jacks, C Green
- Bowlers: K Yadav, K Ahmed, M Siraj, K Sharma
RCB vs DC Dream 11 Prediction Team 2 (Updated)
- Wicketkeepers: K Kushagra / A Porel, D Karthik
- Batsmen: V Kohli (VC), J Fraser-McGurk, F Du Plessis (C)
- All-rounders: A Patel
- Bowlers: K Yadav / R Salam, M Kumar, M Siraj, L Ferguson
