IPL 2026 · Match 39
DC vs RCB
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru · Dream11 Guide
👑 Dream11 Captain & Vice-Captain Picks
⭐ Safe Captain (Small League)
Virat Kohli
Highest floor pick from either side. Expected 50-70 pts, 2× multiplier = 100-140 pts.
⭐⭐ GL Differential Captain
Virat Kohli
Lower ownership, comparable ceiling. Deploy in Grand Leagues to separate from the field.
🏟️ Arun Jaitley Stadium — Pitch & Venue Analysis
Venue Type
balanced Track
Avg 1st innings: 165-185
Pitch Advice
Balanced surface. Dew can be factor in evening games. Toss matters.
Dew Factor
Moderate dew. Monitor toss before finalising.
✅ Best Bowlers Here
Right-arm pacers + one spinner
✅ Best Batters Here
Classy top-order batters, accumulators
⚔️ Head-to-Head: DC vs RCB
7
DC wins
Total 16 matches
Last: RCB
9
RCB wins
RCB have the edge. Kohli vs DC at Arun Jaitley: avg 45+.
📋 DC Best XI for This Match
Delhi CapitalsTop picks based on venue and role. Rating: ★ = average, ★★★★★ = excellent matchup.
| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trent Boult | BWL | RH | fast | ₹9L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Mitchell Starc | BWL | LH | fast | ₹11L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| KL Rahul | WK | RH | — | ₹10.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Jake Fraser-McGurk | BAT | RH | — | ₹8L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Axar Patel | AR | LH | orthodox | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Mukesh Kumar | BWL | RH | fast | ₹7.5L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Lalit Yadav | AR | RH | break | ₹7L | ★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Abishek Porel | WK | LH | — | ₹7L | ★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
📋 RCB Best XI for This Match
Royal Challengers Bengaluru| Player | Role | Bat | Bowl | Credits | Bat+ | Spin+ | Pace+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | BWL | RH | fast | ₹9.5L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Virat Kohli | BAT | RH | — | ₹10.5L | ★★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Phil Salt | WK | RH | — | ₹9.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Rajat Patidar | BAT | RH | — | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★★ | ★★★★ |
| Tim David | AR | RH | — | ₹8.5L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
| Liam Livingstone | AR | LH | break | ₹8.5L | ★★★ | ★★★★ | ★★★ |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | BWL | RH | fast | ₹8L | ★★ | ★★ | ★★★★ |
| Romario Shepherd | AR | RH | fast | ₹8L | ★★★★ | ★★ | ★★★ |
⚔️ Key Matchups to Watch
DC openers vs RCB new-ball attack
DC spinners vs RCB left-handers
Death overs: DC finishers vs RCB pacers
📊 Dream11 Team Combination Guide
Suggested Composition
• 1 Wicket-Keeper
• 3-4 Batters
• 1-2 All-Rounders
• 3-4 Bowlers
Budget Tip
Use 2 premium picks (Virat Kohli + Virat Kohli) and fill remaining slots with ₹6.5-7.5L value picks. Aim for ₹18-22L total for the rest of the XI.