In a crucial match for both teams to keep their Playoff hopes alive, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) clashed with Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 12. However, the looming threat of rain cast a shadow over the proceedings, with chances of precipitation throughout the evening. The rain, which had been persistent in Bengaluru for several days, posed a risk of affecting the outcome and potentially denting the playoff chances of both RCB and DC.
Fortunately, luck seemed to favor the players as the rain held off during the toss. Delhi’s stand-in skipper, Axar Patel, won the toss and elected to bowl first. Delhi Capitals made two changes to their Playing 11, bringing in Kumar Kushagra and Rasikh Darr in place of Rishabh Pant and Gulbadin Naib. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru remained unchanged.
RCB vs DC: Bengaluru Weather Updates
The weather forecast for Bengaluru indicated a high chance of rainfall throughout the evening, with over 51% probability of rain at 10 PM IST. This forecast kept both teams and fans on edge, as the outcome of the match could be significantly influenced by the unpredictable weather conditions.
IPL 2024: RCB vs DC Playing 11
The Playing 11 for both teams featured some notable names, showcasing the depth and talent on both sides:
RCB Playing 11:
- Faf du Plessis (c)
- Virat Kohli
- Will Jacks
- Rajat Patidar
- Cameron Green
- Mahipal Lomror
- Dinesh Karthik (w)
- Karn Sharma
- Mohammed Siraj
- Lockie Ferguson
- Yash Dayal
Delhi Capitals Playing 11:
- Jake Fraser-McGurk
- Abishek Porel (w)
- Shai Hope
- Kumar Kushagra
- Tristan Stubbs
- Axar Patel (c)
- Kuldeep Yadav
- Rasikh Dar Salam
- Mukesh Kumar
- Ishant Sharma
- Khaleel Ahmed
Bengaluru vs Delhi Head-to-Head
In their previous encounters, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has had the upper hand, winning 19 out of the 31 matches played against Delhi Capitals.
IPL 2024, RCB vs DC Live Streaming and Telecast
For fans eager to catch the action live, Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights for the Indian Premier League. The match was available with live commentary in English on Star Sports 1 HD/SD and with Hindi commentary on Star Sports Hindi HD/SD. Additionally, Star Sports provided live commentary in regional languages such as Bengali, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil.
Fans looking to stream the match online could tune in to the official streaming platforms authorized by the Indian Premier League.
Despite the looming threat of rain, both teams geared up to give their best on the field, knowing that a win could significantly impact their journey in the tournament. With the stakes high and the weather unpredictable, the RCB vs DC clash promised to be an exhilarating contest for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.