Thu Apr 10 14:30:00 UTC 2025: ## RCB Hosts Unbeaten DC in Crucial IPL 2025 Clash
**Bengaluru, April 10:** The Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and the Delhi Capitals (DC) will clash in a highly anticipated IPL 2025 match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday. Both teams, boasting three wins each, are aiming for their fourth victory.
RCB enters the match buoyed by a morale-boosting win against Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium. However, despite their success, RCB is yet to register a home win this season. Delhi Capitals, on the other hand, remain undefeated, having secured victories against Lucknow Super Giants, Sunrisers Hyderabad, and most recently, Chennai Super Kings on their home turf.
The match is set to be a thrilling encounter, with all eyes on whether RCB can secure their first home win of the season, or if DC will extend their winning streak to four.
RCB has no major injury concerns, with in-form Rajat Patidar expected to be a key player. However, a selection dilemma remains regarding Suyash Sharma and Rasikh Salam for the home match. Sharma has performed well in away matches, while Salam’s suitability for Bengaluru conditions is debated.
DC’s Faf du Plessis, who missed their last match due to illness, is expected to return after extensive net practice. The availability of T. Natarajan remains uncertain. Du Plessis’s strong record against left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya could be a key factor.
RCB’s middle order has been particularly impressive this season, hitting the most sixes of any team. Their potential battles against Kuldeep Yadav and Mitchell Starc promise exciting action.
**Possible Playing XIs:**
**RCB:** Virat Kohli, Faf du Plessis, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma/Rasikh Salam.
**DC:** Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Abhishek Porel, Tristan Stubbs, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ashutosh Sharma, Vipraj Nimje, Mitchell Starc, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohit Sharma/T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
The final playing XIs and captaincy choices will be announced closer to match time. The match promises to be a closely fought contest between two strong teams.
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