IPL 2025: DC vs RCB pitch report, highest score, stats of Delhi Stadium

Delhi Capitals (DC) is facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a high-stakes IPL 2025 fixture at the Arun Jaitley Stadium (formerly Feroz Shah Kotla) today. With both franchises in contention for a playoff berth, the outcome of this match could prove pivotal in shaping the points table. The coin flip in the match went in RCB's way who decided to bowl first. 

DC vs RCB playing 11 today:

 

DC playing 11 vs RCB: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, Mukesh Kumar

 

Impact players: Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Jake Fraser McGurk, Madhav Tiwari, Tripurana Vijay

 

 

RCB playing 11 vs DC: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

  Impact players: Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh 

 

All eyes will be on the marquee players as Virat Kohli and KL Rahul square off in what is expected to be a battle of consistency and temperament. Kohli, who returns to familiar territory in Delhi, has been in top touch this season, notching up five fifties. Rahul, meanwhile, has been crucial for DC with his composed batting and sharp glovework.

 

The contest also promises fireworks in the pace department with Mitchell Starc leading DC's attack, while Josh Hazlewood brings experience and control for RCB.

 

In the spin department, Kuldeep Yadav will aim to outsmart RCB’s middle order with his variations. Suyash Sharma’s familiarity with Delhi’s conditions could also work in RCB’s favor. Meanwhile, left-arm spinners Axar Patel and Krunal Pandya are expected to be key assets for their respective sides.

 

With the form of star players, playoff implications, and home advantage in the mix, a thrilling battle is on the cards in the capital.

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: Pitch report for DC vs RCB IPL 2025

 

The Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi has a reputation for high-scoring encounters, and the upcoming match is expected to be no different. The venue has hosted two matches this season, both of which saw plenty of runs. 

VENUE – ARUN JAITLEY STADIUM, DELHI (In IPL since 2024)

    • Matches – 7, Bat 1st Won – 6, Bat 2nd Won – 0, Tie - 1

    • Avg 1st Inns score – 224/5

    • Highest 1st Inns Score – 266/7 

    • Lowest Total Defended – 205

    • 200+ Totals – 9 times in 7 matches | Sixes Per Match - 24

    • Pace: Overs% - 61, Wkts – 47, Avg – 40.4, Econ – 11.2, SR – 21.7

      Spin: Overs% - 39, Wkts – 38, Avg – 28.5, Econ – 10, SR – 17.1

 

In the first match, Mumbai Indians posted 205, while Delhi Capitals managed 193 in response. The second game between DC and Rajasthan Royals ended with both teams scoring 188, with DC eventually winning in the Super Over.

 

Known for its flat surface and short boundaries, this ground heavily favors batters. With both DC and RCB in strong form, another run-heavy contest seems likely.

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi: IPL T20 stats

 

Arun Jaitley Stadium key stats
Stat	Value
Matches Played	91
Matches Won Batting First	44 (48.35%)
Matches Won Batting Second	46 (50.55%)
Matches Won Winning Toss	45 (49.45%)
Matches Won Losing Toss	45 (49.45%)
Matches with No Result	1 (1.10%)
Highest Team Innings	266/7 (Sunrisers Hyderabad)
Lowest Team Innings	83 (Delhi Capitals)
Average Runs per Wicket	27.58
Average Runs per Over	8.53
Average Score Batting First	167.61

 

The last IPL match here was of IPL 2025 between Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals. DC registered a thrilling super-over win against the Royals courtesy of a Mitchell Starc masterclass in Delhi.