The DC vs RCB head to head favours Bengaluru: Royal Challengers Bengaluru hold 20 wins from 35 IPL meetings with Delhi Capitals, to Delhi’s 13, with 1 tie and 1 no result since 30 Apr 2008.
The latest game was a rout. On 27 Apr 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi were skittled for 75, the smallest total ever in this fixture, and RCB cruised home by 9 wickets. The stats below include the Delhi Daredevils years (until 2018) and the Royal Challengers Bangalore name (until 2023).
Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru timeline
The rivalry moves in streaks. The early seasons went Delhi’s way, with clean sweeps in 2008 and 2010. Then RCB took over: from 2011 to 2018 Delhi won only once, in 2016, while RCB took both matches in 2012, 2014, 2017 and 2018. Delhi replied by winning every game of 2019 and 2020, and RCB answered with two wins in 2021, one of them by 1 run in Ahmedabad.
Since 2023 the seasons have been split evenly. In each of 2023, 2025 and 2026 the teams won one game each, with RCB also winning the single 2024 meeting by 47 runs. Chasing has paid slightly better: 18 wins chasing, 15 setting a target. A typical first innings here is 171.
DC vs RCB Head to Head Record in the IPL
| Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Tied | No result | First meeting | Latest meeting |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | 13 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 30 Apr 2008 | 27 Apr 2026 |
DC vs RCB Results by Season
| Season | Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won | Tied/NR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Most Runs in DC vs RCB Matches
| Batter | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 32 | 32 | 1,172 | 99 | 48.83 | 134.40 | 0 | 11 |
| AB de Villiers Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 15 | 575 | 90* | 57.50 | 161.06 | 0 | 5 |
| RR Pant Delhi Capitals | 12 | 12 | 421 | 85 | 42.10 | 150.36 | 0 | 4 |
| CH Gayle Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 11 | 311 | 128* | 38.88 | 146.01 | 1 | 1 |
| SS Iyer Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 291 | 67 | 26.45 | 118.29 | 0 | 3 |
| S Dhawan Delhi Capitals | 8 | 8 | 251 | 54 | 35.86 | 128.72 | 0 | 3 |
| Q de Kock Delhi Capitals | 4 | 4 | 243 | 108 | 60.75 | 164.19 | 1 | 2 |
| JH Kallis Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 6 | 218 | 58* | 43.60 | 112.95 | 0 | 3 |
| DA Warner Delhi Capitals | 10 | 10 | 215 | 66 | 21.50 | 151.41 | 0 | 1 |
| JP Duminy Delhi Capitals | 5 | 5 | 202 | 67* | 101.00 | 144.29 | 0 | 2 |
Most Wickets in DC vs RCB Matches
| Bowler | M | Inns | Wkts | Best | Avg | Econ | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YS Chahal Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 | 15 | 15 | 3/32 | 27.73 | 7.97 | 0 |
| K Rabada Delhi Capitals | 6 | 6 | 13 | 4/21 | 13.92 | 7.54 | 0 |
| Mohammed Siraj Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 11 | 13 | 2/23 | 26.31 | 8.81 | 0 |
| AR Patel Delhi Capitals | 14 | 14 | 12 | 2/18 | 29.75 | 7.29 | 0 |
| B Kumar Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3/5 | 8.18 | 6.00 | 0 |
| HV Patel Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 11 | 11 | 3/43 | 30.64 | 8.87 | 0 |
| JR Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 6 | 6 | 10 | 4/12 | 18.30 | 8.51 | 0 |
| A Mishra Delhi Capitals | 11 | 11 | 10 | 3/32 | 30.50 | 8.47 | 0 |
| Kuldeep Yadav Delhi Capitals | 7 | 7 | 8 | 2/17 | 29.38 | 8.39 | 0 |
| JD Unadkat Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2 | 2 | 7 | 5/25 | 7.00 | 6.12 | 1 |
Highest individual scores
| Batter | Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CH Gayle Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 128* | 62 | 7 | 13 | 17 May 2012 |
| Q de Kock Delhi Capitals | 108 | 51 | 15 | 3 | 17 Apr 2016 |
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 99 | 58 | 10 | 4 | 10 May 2013 |
| KL Rahul Delhi Capitals | 93* | 53 | 7 | 6 | 10 Apr 2025 |
| AB de Villiers Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 90* | 39 | 10 | 5 | 21 Apr 2018 |
Best bowling figures
| Bowler | Figures | Overs | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Unadkat Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 5/25 | 4 | 10 May 2013 |
| JR Hazlewood Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4/12 | 3.3 | 27 Apr 2026 |
| K Rabada Delhi Capitals | 4/21 | 4 | 7 Apr 2019 |
| K Rabada Delhi Capitals | 4/24 | 4 | 5 Oct 2020 |
| GD McGrath Delhi Capitals | 4/29 | 4 | 30 Apr 2008 |
Highest team totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 215/1 | 20 | Delhi Capitals | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 17 May 2012 |
| Delhi Capitals | 196/4 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Delhi Capitals | 194/9 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 17 May 2012 |
| Delhi Capitals | 192/3 | 19.1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 17 Apr 2016 |
| Delhi Capitals | 191/5 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 30 Apr 2008 |
Lowest totals
| Team | Total | Overs | Against | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals | 75 | 16.3 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Delhi Capitals | 95 | 18.2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 26 Apr 2015 |
| Delhi Capitals | 140 | 19.1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 12 May 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals | 151 | 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 14 May 2017 |
Biggest wins
| Result | Format | Venue | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi Capitals won by 59 runs | T20 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | 5 Oct 2020 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs | T20 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 12 May 2024 |
| Delhi Capitals won by 37 runs | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 4 Apr 2010 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 10 wickets | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 26 Apr 2015 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets | T20 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | 27 Apr 2026 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 8 wickets | T20 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah | 17 Apr 2014 |
Most player of the match awards
| Player | Awards |
|---|---|
| V Kohli Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 |
| AB de Villiers Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 4 |
| GD McGrath Delhi Capitals | 1 |
| SP Goswami Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
| TM Dilshan Delhi Capitals | 1 |
| JH Kallis Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 1 |
DC vs RCB Matches by Ground
| Ground | Matches | Delhi Capitals won | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Chinnaswamy Stadium | 14 | 6 | 6 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 12 | 4 | 8 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| St George’s Park | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| The Wanderers Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Latest DC vs RCB Results
| Date | Venue | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 2026 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 9 wickets |
| 18 Apr 2026 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 27 Apr 2025 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets |
| 10 Apr 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Delhi Capitals won by 6 wickets |
| 12 May 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 47 runs |
| 6 May 2023 | Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi | Delhi Capitals won by 7 wickets |
| 15 Apr 2023 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 23 runs |
| 16 Apr 2022 | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 16 runs |
| 8 Oct 2021 | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets |
| 27 Apr 2021 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 1 run |
DC vs RCB players: top run scorers and wicket takers
Virat Kohli of RCB sits well clear at the top of the batting list, having made 1,172 runs at 48.83 across 32 innings, 11 of them fifties. He fell one short of a hundred on 10 May 2013, out for 99 from 58 balls. AB de Villiers (RCB) adds 575 at 57.50, and these two top the player of the match count with 4 awards apiece. RR Pant leads for Delhi with 421 runs. The best individual score belongs to Chris Gayle (RCB): an unbeaten 128 from 62 balls on 17 May 2012, the day RCB made 215/1, the highest total in these matches.
YS Chahal (RCB) has the most wickets, 15. K Rabada has 13 for Delhi in just 6 games at 13.92, and B Kumar took 11 for RCB in only 4 games. JD Unadkat’s 5/25 for RCB in 2013 is the best return.
Grounds, pitch numbers and biggest wins
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium has hosted 14 of the games, split 6 wins each. The Arun Jaitley Stadium has been friendlier to the visitors: RCB have won 8 of 12 there. Delhi’s two lowest totals, 75 and 95, both came at home. After the 95 on 26 Apr 2015, RCB won by 10 wickets.
Delhi’s largest victory came in Dubai on 5 Oct 2020, by 59 runs, when they made 196/4 and Rabada took 4/24. RCB’s largest run margin is 47 runs at Bengaluru on 12 May 2024. For each team’s wider IPL stats, see the Delhi Capitals records and RCB records.
Questions about DC vs RCB
DC vs RCB: who has won more IPL games?
RCB, with 20 wins in 35 against Delhi Capitals. Delhi have won 13, with 1 tie and 1 no result.
Who came out on top in the latest DC vs RCB game?
RCB, by 9 wickets in Delhi on 27 Apr 2026, having dismissed the hosts for 75. JR Hazlewood took 4/12. Delhi had won the earlier 2026 game in Bengaluru by 6 wickets.
Which batter has the most runs in DC vs RCB games?
Virat Kohli, with 1,172 for RCB from 32 innings. AB de Villiers has 575 and Delhi’s RR Pant 421.
DC vs RCB highest score: who holds it?
Chris Gayle, with 128* for RCB on 17 May 2012. RCB’s 215/1 in the same match is the highest team total; Q de Kock’s 108 in 2016 is Delhi’s best innings.
Do chasing sides do better in DC vs RCB games?
Slightly. Sides chasing have 18 wins to 15 for those batting first, against an average first innings of 171. For another RCB rivalry, see RCB vs CSK.
Source: ball-by-ball match data from Cricsheet.org (ODC-BY). See how we compile these records.