Delhi Capitals (DC) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) are two of the teams who are yet to win an IPL title even after being part of the tournament since its inception in 2008. RCB have made it into the final three times in 2009, 2011 and 2016, but haven’t been able to cross the final hurdle on all three occasions. On the other hand, DC have qualified for an IPL final just once in 2020 where they went on to lose against Mumbai Indians.
Notably, both DC and RCB have been consistent in the last few editions, with RCB qualifying for the playoffs consecutively from 2020 to 2022 and 2024, and DC from 2019 to 2021. However, DC missed out on the top four spots in IPL 2024 and will be coming to lift their maiden IPL title. RCB and DC also share an interesting rivalry in the IPL and have produced many thrilling encounters in the tournament throughout the years. Let’s have a look at the rivalry between them.
DC vs RCB Head to Head in IPL
| Team | DC | RCB |
|---|---|---|
| Played Matches | 32 | 32 |
| Won | 12 | 19 |
| Lost | 19 | 12 |
| No Result | 1 | 1 |
| Highest Score | 196 | 215 |
| Lowest Score | 95 | 137 |
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Delhi Capitals faced each other 32 times in the IPL history, where RCB are in a big lead against DC with 19 wins, while DC come out victorious on 12 occasions with one match ending with no result. One of the memorable encounters between them took place during the last league match of IPL 2021. RCB needed five runs off the last ball while chasing a target of 165 runs and Srikar Bharat smashed a six to guide RCB to a thrilling victory.
RCB vs DC Head to Head Last Matches
| Date | Winner | Won By | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-April-2025 | Delhi Capitals | 6 Wickets | Bangalore |
| 12-May-2024 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 47 Run | Bangalore |
| 06-May- 2023 | Delhi Capitals | 7 wickets | Delhi |
| 15-Apr-2023 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 23 runs | Bangalore |
| 16-Apr-2022 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 runs | Mumbai |
| 08-Oct-2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 Wickets | Dubai |
| 27-Apr-2021 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1 Run | Ahmedabad |
| 02-Nov-2020 | Delhi Capitals | 6 Wickets | Abu Dhabi |
| 05-Oct-2020 | Delhi Capitals | 59 Runs | Dubai |
| 28-Apr-2019 | Delhi Capitals | 16 Runs | Delhi |
| 07-Apr-2019 | Delhi Capitals | 4 Wickets | Bangalore |
| 12-May-2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 5 Wickets | Delhi |
| 21-Apr-2018 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 Wickets | Bangalore |
| 14-May-2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Runs | Delhi |
| 08-Apr-2017 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 15 Runs | Bangalore |
| 22-May-2016 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 6 Wickets | Raipur |
| 17-Apr-2016 | Delhi Capitals | 7 Wickets | Bangalore |
| 17-Apr-2015 | No Result | – | Bangalore |
| 26-Apr-2015 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Wickets | Delhi |
| 13-May-2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 16 Runs | Bangalore |
| 17-Apr-2014 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 8 Wickets | Sharjah |
| 10-May-2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 10 Runs | Delhi |
| 16-Apr-2013 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Super Over | Bangalore |
| 29-Apr-2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 21 Runs | Delhi |
| 07-Apr-2012 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 20 Runs | Bangalore |
| 26-Apr-2011 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3 Wickets | Delhi |
| 04-Apr-2010 | Delhi Capitals | 37 Runs | Delhi |
| 25-March-2010 | Delhi Capitals | 17 Runs | Bangalore |
| 17-May-2009 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7 Wickets | Johannesburg |
| 26-Apr-2009 | Delhi Capitals | 6 Wickets | Port Elizabeth |
| 19-May-2008 | Delhi Capitals | 5 Wickets | Bangalore |
| 30-Apr-2008 | Delhi Capitals | 10 Runs | Delhi |
RCB vs DC Head-to-Head in RCB’s Home Ground, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Both Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals have played 14 games against each other at RCB’s home ground. RCB are on a lead with a ratio of 8:5 while one match was not conducive to result. Their first-ever IPL match at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium came in Bengaluru on 19th May 2008. Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) is one of the oldest rivals for RCB, as in that match, DC claimed a 5-wicket victory. Amid twists and turns, RCB batted first but were restricted to 154/7 in their 20 overs. In reply, DC finished the match hitting 158 runs in 18.2 overs after loss of 5 wickets.
| Total Matches | RCB Won | DC Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 |
DC vs RCB Head-to-Head in DC’s Home Ground, Arun Jaitley Stadium
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other at Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi for 10 times. In DC vs RCB rivalry, RCB are in a lead winning 6 matches against DC, while the home team could claim victory in only 4 matches. Their first-ever IPL match at Arun Jaitley Stadium was on 30th April, 2008. In that thrilling match, DC batted first and secured 191/5 in 20 overs. Former IPL player, Gautam Gambhir struck with the bat, smashing 86 runs off 54 balls. In reply, RCB could manage to get only 181 runs losing their five wickets. As a result, DC claimed the victory by 10 runs.
| Total Matches | RCB Won | DC Won | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 |
DC vs RCB Top Performers
DC vs RCB Most Runs in IPL
Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the leading run-scorer among RCB and DC players and is far ahead of anyone with 1079 runs against DC. For RCB, Kohli is a leading run-scorer in IPL 2025 with 392 runs from 9 innings at an average of 65.33. The second spot belongs to KL Rahul who now plays for DC, has scored 323 runs from 7 IPL 2025 innings at an average of 64.60 followed by Phil Salt who has amassed 239 runs at an average of 26.55.
| Player | Team | IPL 2025 Innings | Runs | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | RCB | 9 | 392 | 65.33 |
| KL Rahul | DC | 7 | 323 | 64.60 |
| Phil Salt | RCB | 9 | 239 | 26.55 |
DC vs RCB Most Wickets in IPL
Axar Patel is the top wicket-taker with 8 scalps against DC for RCB. For RCB, Josh Hazlewood has taken 16 wickets from 9 IPL 2025 matches at economy rate of 8.37, followed by Kuldeep Yadav who has taken 8 wickets from 8 matches with best bowling figures of 3/22. The third spot belongs to Krunal Pandya who has 9 scalps with best bowling figure of 4/45.
| Player | Team | IPL 2025 Matches | Wickets | Best Bowling | Economy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | RCB | 9 | 16 | 4/33 | 8.37 |
| Kuldeep Yadav | DC | 8 | 8 | 3/22 | 6.50 |
| Krunal Pandya | RCB | 9 | 12 | 4/45 | 8.85 |
FAQs
How many times RCB won against DC?
In IPL history, RCB conquered 19 games against DC out of 32 outings.
Who has scored the most runs for RCB against DC?
Former RCB skipper Virat Kohli is the highest scorer for RCB against DC with 1079 runs from 29 matches.
Who has taken the most wickets for DC against RCB?
DC skipper Axar Patel has highest wickets (8) for DC against RCB.
Who has taken the most wickets for RCB against DC?
Former RCB player Yuzvendra Chahal has 15 scalps for RCB against DC.
Most Runs scored in a single match (by a batsman) in RCB vs DC?
Among the current list of RCB batters, Virat Kohli scored 99 runs off 58 balls, taking 4 sixes, and 10 fours in IPL 2013 against DC on 10th May, 2013. Virat Kohli powered RCB to jump to 183/4, resulting in a 4-run victory.
