Delhi Capitals (DC) host Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 39 of IPL 2026 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi on Monday, April 27, 2026. This is a night match starting at 7:30 PM IST (toss at 7:00 PM IST).
Watch the live telecast on Star Sports Network and live stream on JioHotstar (app and website).
DC vs RCB IPL 2026 Match 39: Quick Details
| Details | Info |
|---|---|
| Match | DC vs RCB, IPL 2026 Match 39 |
| Date | Monday, April 27, 2026 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST) |
| Venue | Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi |
| TV Telecast (India) | Star Sports 1, Star Sports 1 Hindi, Star Sports 1 Telugu, Star Sports 1 Kannada (+ HD) |
| Live Streaming (India) | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Live Streaming (UK) | Sky Sports Cricket / Sky Go / NOW TV |
| Live Streaming (USA) | Willow TV / Sling TV |
| Live Streaming (Australia) | Kayo Sports / Fox Cricket |
| Live Streaming (New Zealand) | Sky Sport NZ / Sky Sport Now |
How to Watch DC vs RCB Live in India
On TV: Star Sports Network broadcasts all IPL 2026 matches in English, Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada.
Available on Tata Play, Airtel Digital TV, Dish TV, and D2H.
Online Streaming: JioHotstar is the exclusive digital platform for IPL 2026 in India.
Plans start at Rs 79/month (Mobile), Rs 149/month (Super), and Rs 299/month (Premium with 4K).
Bundled access is also available through Jio, Airtel, and Vi recharge plans.
How to Watch DC vs RCB Outside India
IPL has broadcasting deals across multiple countries. Here is a complete country-wise breakdown of TV channels and live streaming platforms for the DC vs RCB match.
| Country/Region | TV Channel | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar |
| UK & Ireland | Sky Sports Cricket | Sky Go / NOW TV |
| USA & Canada | Willow TV | Willow TV App / Sling TV |
| Australia | Fox Cricket | Kayo Sports |
| New Zealand | Sky Sport NZ | Sky Sport Now |
| South Africa | SuperSport | SuperSport App |
| UAE & MENA | beIN Sports | StarzPlay / CricLife App |
DC vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs
Both teams have settled combinations heading into this clash. Here are the expected lineups.
Delhi Capitals Probable XI
Pathum Nissanka, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Rana, Sameer Rizvi, David Miller, Tristan Stubbs, Axar Patel (C), Kuldeep Yadav, Vipraj Nigam, T. Natarajan, Mukesh Kumar.
Note: Lungi Ngidi is likely to miss out due to a concussion sustained during the PBKS match. Dushmantha Chameera or Kyle Jamieson could replace him.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI
Philip Salt / Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.
Impact Player: Rasikh Salam Dar could come in depending on the conditions.
Key Player Battles to Watch
Virat Kohli vs Kuldeep Yadav: Kohli has 328 runs in 7 innings this season, including an 81 against GT in the last game.
However, Kuldeep’s wrist spin has historically troubled right-handers. He took 2/32 in the reverse fixture at Chinnaswamy.
Kohli returning to Delhi, where he was born and raised, adds an extra layer of emotion to this contest.
KL Rahul vs Bhuvneshwar Kumar: Rahul is coming off a career-best 152 not out against PBKS, the highest individual score by a DC player this season.
Bhuvneshwar, meanwhile, has 11 wickets in 7 games and remains RCB’s go-to bowler in the powerplay.
This battle in the first 6 overs could set the tone for the entire match.
Axar Patel vs RCB’s middle order: Axar’s left-arm spin on a Delhi surface with grip could be tricky for Tim David and Krunal Pandya.
Additionally, the dew factor in the second innings might reduce his impact if DC bowl second.
Venue: Arun Jaitley Stadium, New Delhi
The Arun Jaitley Stadium has traditionally been a batting-friendly ground with short square boundaries and a fast outfield.
In the last match at this venue on April 25, an aggregate of 529 runs was scored, confirming the flat nature of the wicket this season.
Importantly, 5 out of 6 matches at this venue in IPL 2026 have been won by the chasing team.
The dew factor plays a massive role in evening matches here, making bowling second extremely challenging.
Consequently, the toss winner is expected to choose to field first.
Expect scores in the range of 185-210 in the first innings based on current form and conditions.
Weather Report for April 27 in Delhi
The temperature will hover around 40-42 degrees Celsius during the day, cooling to approximately 34-36 degrees Celsius by match time.
There is only a 10% chance of rain, so no weather interruptions are expected.
Hot and humid conditions will test player fitness, particularly for the fielding side in the first innings.
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Final Thoughts: Fans can Watch DC vs RCB on Star Sports and Jio Hotstar
DC vs RCB at the Arun Jaitley Stadium is a Monday night blockbuster between a desperate Delhi side and a confident RCB unit chasing back-to-back titles.
Tune in at 7:30 PM IST on Monday, April 27 on Star Sports (TV) or JioHotstar (streaming).
RCB lead the head-to-head 20-13, but DC won the reverse fixture just 9 days ago at Chinnaswamy by 6 wickets.
With Kohli chasing 9,000 IPL runs, Rahul riding a career-best 152, and dew promising a cracker of a chase, this is one match you do not want to miss.
