In the upcoming game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Delhi Capitals (DC) will square off on Sunday (May 12) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Both teams are gearing up to give their best, fully aware that a defeat could seriously harm their chances of making the playoffs.

DC encountered a setback ahead of the match as their skipper Rishabh Pant has been suspended for the upcoming fixture for maintaining a slow over rate in Delhi’s previous encounter against Rajasthan Royals (RR).

IPLT20 Stats and Records at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium:

• Total matches: 93
• Matches won batting first: 39
• Matches won batting second: 50
• Average score batting first: 167
• Highest total recorded: 287/3 (20 overs) by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
• Lowest total recorded: 82/10 (15.1 Overs) by Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• Highest score chased: 186/3 (19.2 Overs) by Deccan Chargers vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:

The pitch at Chinnaswamy Stadium is a paradise for batters, offering favourable conditions for both pacers and spinners. However, the real challenge arises from the short boundaries, creating an electrifying atmosphere conducive to aggressive batting. Batters here have the freedom to unleash powerful shots, leading to thrilling high-scoring encounters. Captains often choose to field first upon winning the toss, seeking to capitalize on the pitch’s characteristics and gain an early edge.

Bengaluru Weather Forecast:

Conditions are looking favourable for the upcoming cricket match between RCB and DC. While the sky may be cloudy, there is only a 14% chance of precipitation. Both players and spectators can expect a delightful day with temperatures reaching a pleasant 27 degrees Celsius. A gentle breeze, blowing at 10 kilometres per hour, will provide a refreshing atmosphere, although humidity levels will remain relatively high at around 64%. These conditions indicate a smooth and thoroughly enjoyable game without interruptions.

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Squads:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Faf du Plessis (c), Glenn Maxwell, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Anuj Rawat, Dinesh Karthik, Suyash Prabhudessai, Will Jacks, Mahipal Lomror, Karn Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Mayank Dagar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Akash Deep, Mohammed Siraj, Reece Topley, Himanshu Sharma, Rajan Kumar, Cameron Green, Alzarri Joseph, Yash Dayal, Tom Curran, Lockie Ferguson, Swapnil Singh, Saurav Chauhan

Delhi Capitals: Rishabh Pant (c), Pravin Dubey, David Warner, Vicky Ostwal, Prithvi Shaw, Anrich Nortje, Abishek Porel, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Lungi Ngidi, Lalit Yadav, Khaleel Ahmed, Mitchell Marsh, Ishant Sharma, Yash Dhull, Mukesh Kumar , Harry Brook, Tristan Stubbs, Ricky Bhui, Kumar Kushagra, Rasikh Dar, Jhye Richardson, Sumit Kumar, Shai Hope, Swastik Chhikara

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